Third New Member of Athletics Leadership Under Bjork OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss Athletics Director Ross Bjork continues to bolster his executive leadership, announcing Joe Swingle as the Associate A.D. for Facilities and Game Operations. Swingle joins the Rebels after serving as Director of Facilities at Arkansas. During his seven-year tenure in Fayetteville, he oversawRead the story …
School’s Not Out for Summer: Teachers Learn About Race and Ethnicity
June 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teachers were the ones “getting schooled” this week at the University of Mississippi, learning about religion, urban problems and racial interactions. “Race and Ethnicity in the Modern South,” a one-week seminar for teachers hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, or GLI, was conducted at the UM Center for theRead the story …
Education Student of the Month Begins Principal Career while Taking Classes
June 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Between classes, Benjamin Barlow takes a few moments to grab his laptop and Skype with first-grade students at Pelahatchie Elementary School, where the University of Mississippi educational leadership student is the new principal to more than 460 students. The conversations are quick and reassuring; a chance to explain the importance of readingRead the story …
Outstanding Chemistry Students and Faculty Collect Honors
June 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students and faculty members were honored for achievements in the field of chemistry at the Ole Miss American Chemical Society annual awards banquet. Various awards were presented for excellence in chemistry courses, research achievements by students, and service by faculty and other ACS members. Also, area high schoolRead the story …
School of Journalism Awarded PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence
June 21, 2012 by
… “Diversity Rocks!” earns national recognition for innovation and creativity The Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi received a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America during a recent ceremony in New York City. The Award of Excellence, which recognizes outstanding strategic public relationsRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: APR benchmarks met by all teams at Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss
June 21, 2012 by
The athletic programs at Mississippi’s three largest schools met or exceeded the NCAA’s current Academic Progress Rate benchmarks in data released Wednesday. Read the story
Dragonflies, Fire Ants and Snakes, Oh My!
June 20, 2012 by
… Children have fun learning about nature at Ecology Day Camps OXFORD, Miss. – Catching dragonflies, learning about water conservation and enjoying nature’s wonders are all part of what area children experience at Ecology Day Camp. The camps are an educational and fun annual activity hosted by the University of Mississippi Field Station and theRead the story …
Governor Highlights Economic Successes with State’s Auto Manufacturers at UM Center
June 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Noting recent significant increases in jobs and tax collections, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that the state’s work force will continue to catch the eye of industries seeking to expand their operations. “Personal income of workers in Mississippi is up 3.6 percent and continues to rise,” Bryant said, speaking to membersRead the story …
Oxford Shakespeare Festival Presents: ‘King Lear’
June 18, 2012 by
The 2012 Oxford Shakespeare Festival performance of King Lear, directed by Joe Cantu. Peter Pinnow as King Lear, Kate Hooper as Goneril, and Laura Ernst as Regan are just a few of the stars to grace the stage in the Ford Center Main Hall, University of Mississippi, June 23, 24, and 29th. Trailer video DivisionRead the story …