OXFORD, Miss. – The public service and political career of former Mississippi Rep. Bill Miles will be commemorated April 29 in the J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi. Sponsored by the library’s Department of Archives and Special Collections, the program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Room. Former Speaker of the HouseRead the story …
J.D. Williams Library Archives to Feature Newly-Acquired Bill Miles Collection
Former Mississippi legislator's public service, career to be honored in ceremony April 29
March 25, 2013 by
Acclaimed Biographer to Discuss ‘Depth and Grit’ of First President
Ron Chernow hopes to offer new insights in UM lecture, also plans to talk with students
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A distinguished commentator on American politics, business and finance, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow plans to offer fresh insights into the life of George Washington in a special presentation next month at the University of Mississippi. “George Washington: Life and Leadership” is set for 7:30 p.m. April 4 in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
UM Nanomaterials Research Helping Improve National Infrastructure
Resilient, lightweight substances have applications in national defense, space exploration efforts
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Imagine seeing metal-penetrating bullets stopped by a substance less than an inch thick, but stronger than steel. Visualize a bomb explosion inside a building, but the blast is practically neutralized by flexible outer walls that contain the spread of debris. These are just two examples of the groundbreaking research under way inRead the story …
New Speaker Endowment Honors Mississippi Journalist
Buddy Bynum Speaker Series will provide learning opportunities for UM journalism students
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gifts to a new University of Mississippi fund are being used to honor the life of the late James L. “Buddy” Bynum, a leading journalist, and his enthusiasm for communication, learning and the university. The Buddy Bynum Speaker Series Endowment was established with an initial donation by Dr. Richard B. and NancyRead the story …
UM Physicist to Explain Hows and Whys of Higgs Discovery
Scientist hopes to convey excitement of particle physics research in free public presentation
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Physicists around the world were ecstatic recently when an international team of scientists announced that they are more confident than ever that a “Higgs-like” particle discovered last summer is indeed the long-sought Higgs boson, an incredibly tiny particle that is crucial to understanding all matter in the universe.
Franklin, Tenn. Resident Elected to Serve as Vice President of UM Associated Student Body
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Morgan Lyn Gregory of Franklin, TN 37067 is the newly elected vice president of the 2013-2014 Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi. A junior integrated marketing communications major in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media, Gregory is a Provost Scholar and a former ASB Cabinet Member of theRead the story …
Hattiesburg Resident Elected to Serve as President of UM Associated Student Body
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gregory James Alston Jr. of Hattiesburg, MS 39402 is the newly elected president of the 2013-2014 Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi. “I have been involved with the ASB since my first semester of my freshman year, and ever since then I have enjoyed being involved with student government,” heRead the story …
Event Offers Free Screening of New Delta Documentary
Film focuses on problems of gay and HIV-infected people in the South
March 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The troubled lives of people struggling against prejudice, poverty and HIV infections in the Mississippi Delta and other parts of South will be explored in a new documentary, “deepsouth,” to be screened next week at the University of Mississippi.
Pharmacy School to Honor Three at Alumni Weekend
Alumni and service awards recognize Georgia administrator, Gulf Coast pharmacists who helped patients after Katrina
March 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy will honor three alumni for their outstanding careers and commitment to service during the school’s Alumni Weekend awards banquet on Saturday (March 23). The school’s 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Ackerman native D. Montez Carter, and Wendy I. McKinney and John A.Read the story …
Ole Miss Announces Contract Extension For Bjork
March 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On the one year anniversary of his introduction, Ross Bjork’s contract as Ole Miss Athletics Director has been extended to reach the state maximum of four years while his base salary will increase from $400,000 to $460,000 annually, it was announced Thursday.