OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Conference for the Book, held at the University of Mississippi, will celebrate its 20th year on March 21-23. “Oxford is a town of book lovers, but one with several distinct audiences: the academic community at the university, those interested in literary fiction, a vibrant group interested in writing for childrenRead the story …
Lineup for 20th Oxford Conference for the Book Announced
Event targets variety of audiences with free sessions that are open to the public
February 4, 2013 by
Youngest Pastor of Jackson’s Oldest Black Church to Deliver Keynote for Black History Month Kick-Off Event Feb. 5
UM alum co-founded the Department of Minority Affairs, was appointed to Chancellor’s Committee for Sensitivity
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The co-founder of the Department of Minority Affairs at the University of Mississippi is the keynote speaker for the first in a series of Black History Month events scheduled for February. The Rev. C. Edward “CJ” Rhodes II delivers the public address at noon Feb. 5 in the Ole Miss Student UnionRead the story …
Nation’s First LL.M. in Air and Space Law Launched
Program builds on school's longstanding expertise in aviation, remote sensing and space law
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law will launch the nation’s first LL.M. in Air and Space Law this fall, with the degree program being available both on campus and online and as a full-time or part-time program. Once it receives the necessary approvals, including the American Bar Association acquiescence – expectedRead the story …
Retired Professor Continues to Impact School of Pharmacy
Tom Brown still mentoring students, advancing hospital practice
February 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Because of his exceptional teaching talent and kind spirit, Thomas R. Brown’s influence on his students continues long after their classes with him are over. “As a person, Dr. Brown is a wonderful friend, someone you can always call on for help, guidance and support,” said Burnis Breland, director of pharmacy atRead the story …
Illinois Ag Connection: ‘Museum After Hours’ Continues Feb. 6 in Missouri
January 31, 2013 by
Miller Boyd III, a doctoral candidate from the University of Mississippi, will present “A Fight for Freedom and Union.” Boyd will discuss the African-American response to the Civil War in Missouri as well as black enlistment and contraband free labor in Missouri during the war. Read the story
United Way Campaign Falls Short of $165,000 Goal
Thousands of dollars needed for annual fundraiser to fill all community priorities
January 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi organizers are still accepting contributions to the 2012 United Way campaign – which officially ended in December – in hopes of still reaching the campaign goal. UM faculty, staff and students set a campus goal of $165,000 for United Way of Lafayette-Oxford-University. By the campaign’s end, the UM communityRead the story …
“Aloha! Elvis-40th Anniversary Concert” Kicks Off Ford Center Spring
Next up is hit Broadway play "Beauty and the Beast," slated for Feb. 7
January 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The hit Broadway play “Beauty and the Beast” is among three major shows coming in February to the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi. The upcoming performances, including beloved classics and shows for children and their families, “are just a taste of what our spring-seasonRead the story …
Ten Seniors Awarded Hall of Fame Distinction Based on Excellence in Academics, Service
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned entry into the school’s 2012-13 Hall of Fame, the university’s highest honor. Provost Morris Stocks bestowed the honor Friday (Jan. 25) in a campus ceremony at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, noting that the selection is based on a student’s academic achievement, communityRead the story …
Symposium Highlights Research and Service Projects in the Delta
Mississippi Delta Symposium to support UM collaborations in the region
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The inaugural University of Mississippi Delta Symposium, set for Thursday (Jan. 31), will bring together UM faculty and staff involved in projects of interest to the Delta region and feature a series of 60-second lectures on efforts to improve education, health care and other aspects of life.
University Committee Releases Report on Election-Night Incident
Social media was fuel for the incident
January 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi faculty/staff Incident Review Committee (IRC) assigned to determine the facts of a widely reported election night incident released its report Friday, finding that student misrepresentations on social media, including Facebook and Twitter, were fuel for the events that happened on campus that night. The IRC has forwarded theRead the story …