OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi secondary education major and a Batesville teacher were honored at the third annual T.P. Vinson Memorial Scholarship Banquet. Sherika Mays, a senior English education major from Byhalia, was recognized at the Feb. 25 event and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Joy Drake, a lead teacher at Batesville Intermediate SchoolRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Teeing Up Annual Golf Tourney
March 7, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 60 players and some two dozen sponsors of last spring’s University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Tournament raised more than $17,000. Officials of the pharmacy school and the UM Alumni Association are hoping for a repeat performance at the 2012 tournament, because proceeds from it could fully endowRead the story …
UM Academic Advisers Get Regional Award
March 7, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Academic Advising Association has recognized the University of Mississippi’s Academic Advising Network with a regional award for excellence in student service. The Best of Region 4 award is being presented to UM representatives next week (March 11-13) in Miami at the 2012 Region 4 Conference. The award recognizes the advisingRead the story …
UM Forensics Team Extends Winning Streak at ‘Great Debate’
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two members of the University of Mississippi’s forensics team have proven again they are a “small but mighty force,” coming out as winners of “The Great Debate.” Evan Kirkham, a public policy leadership major from Dallas, and Austin “Woody” Wood, a sophomore political science major from Southlake, Texas, competed in an exhibitionRead the story …
Nominate Faculty and Staff for Frist Award
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty and staff members who render service to students beyond the call of duty are recognized annually with nominations for the prestigious Thomas Frist Student Service Awards. Nominations are open through April 13 for the 18th annual awards. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to nominate aRead the story …
UM Museum Hosts Rare Wildlife Photos
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned wildlife photographer Stephen Kirkpatrick focuses on the rare and threatened natural treasures of the Mississippi Coastal Plain in “Sanctuary: The Exhibition,” on display March 20-June 9 at the University of Mississippi Museum. The opening reception for “Sanctuary: The Exhibition” will be held during the Oxford Art Crawl, 7-9 p.m. March 27Read the story …
Spring Environmental Film Series Kicks Off
March 6, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi Environmental Studies program and UM Media and Documentary Projects present two films on environmental issues as part of their spring film series.
Clarion Ledger: Music, film fests share billing in Oxford this weekend
February 9, 2012 by
A special edition of Thacker Mountain Radio kicks off both the fourth annual Oxford Music Festival and the ninth annual Oxford Film Festival at 6 tonight at Oxford’s Lyric Theatre. Read more.