OXFORD, Miss. – Okra has long been the quintessential Southern food, a vegetable so versatile that it can be deep-fried in batter, boiled with tomatoes, pickled in brine or tossed into a big pot of simmering gumbo, bringing a unique and unmistakable flavor to every dish. Now it has a new role in Southern culinaryRead the story …
Reigning Miss University Honored
April 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kayla Snow, the reigning Miss University, was hosted at the state Capitol in Jackson Tuesday (April 10) by two members of the Legislature.
AmeriCorps VISTA Rosie Nelson Honored with Governor’s Award for Volunteer Excellence
April 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rosie Nelson of Oxford, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at the University of Mississippi, has been named as recipient of the inaugural award for Outstanding Service by a National Service Participant by the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. The award is part of the 2012 Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence Awards, which celebrateRead the story …
CMSE Founder, Chemical Engineering Professor is 2012 UM Teacher of the Year
April 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John O’Haver’s vision, drive and enthusiasm inspire University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff in an almost contagious manner. Colleagues across campus have taken notice of his lively teaching style, and alumni cite him as a major influence on their own successes. Thursday evening, at the university’s 69th Honors Day Convocation, ChancellorRead the story …
Overby Panel Explores State’s Chinese Connection
April 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four successful Chinese-Americans will discuss the Mississippi Chinese experience, from early discrimination to academic achievement, Wednesday (April 18) at the University of Mississippi. The 11 a.m. program, sponsored by the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics, is in the Overby Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. The ChineseRead the story …
Two UM Students to Gain Pharmacy Association Management Experience
April 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two of six students selected to work at the headquarters of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy in the nation’s capital this fall are from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. Robin Parker and John Michael Segars, both enrolled in the third year of the professional pharmacy program at OleRead the story …
UM Seeking Recipes for ‘Rebel Recipes Lite’ Cookbook
April 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management is seeking recipe submissions for its latest cookbook project, “Rebel Recipes Lite.” The book, which focuses on healthy cooking, is a follow-up to the popular “Rebel Recipes,” a collection of nearly 2,000 of the Ole Miss community’s favorite dishes.
Ole Miss Unveils New iPad Application
April 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has unveiled a new iPad application designed to engage and connect the university community. “The popularity of the iPad, including its appeal across so many demographics, makes it a great vehicle for sharing valuable news and critical information about the university,” said Kathy Gates, UM chief information officer.
Five to be Inducted into Law Alumni Hall of Fame
April 12, 2012 by
Five alumni of the University of Mississippi School of Law will be inducted into the 2012 Law Alumni Hall of Fame during Law Alumni Weekend, set for April 20-21 at The Inn at Ole Miss. Inductees include the late William M. Champion (LLB 61) and the late Thomas R. Ethridge (BA 40, MA 51), bothRead the story …
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker to Deliver Commencement Address
April 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Heralded for his statesmanship and diplomacy at the state and federal level, U.S. Sen. Roger F. Wicker (R-Miss.) is set to visit the University of Mississippi May 12 to deliver the keynote address at the university’s 159th commencement. Wicker, who was elected to the Senate in 2008, speaks to graduating students, theirRead the story …