OXFORD, Miss. – Specific needs to help ensure resiliency for the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the event of natural disasters were addressed at the University of Mississippi Tuesday and Wednesday (March 25-26) during the National Sea Grant Law Center Symposium.
Environmental Concerns Focus of ‘Green Series’ Luncheon Programs
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A series of luncheon programs to encourage awareness of and interest in environmental concerns begins Monday (March 31) at the University of Mississippi.
Southern Foodways Alliance to Celebrate ‘Cornbread Nation’ Book Release with Dinner
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the University of Mississippi, plans to host the first of four dinners celebrating release of the book “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” April 4 at City Grocery restaurant in Oxford.
University-Oxford Airport Provides Needed Service, Fuels Local Economy
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. — From open-cockpit monoplanes that sound like floating Weed Eaters to multipassenger, twin-engine jets roaring toward the speed of sound, aircraft using the University-Oxford Airport at Clegg Field provide a boost to the local economy and a convenience for travelers.
Journalism Department Introduces New Web Site Featuring Online Magazine, Blog
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. — A new Web site that merges the latest in digital, print and broadcast media has been launched by the Department of Journalism at the University of Mississippi.
Former Gov. William Winter to Speak at Institute’s Banquet March 31
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Former Gov. William Winter is the keynote speaker for the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation’s anniversary banquet Monday (March 31) at the University of Mississippi.
Fourth-graders Learn About Court, Trials During Visit to Law School
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Forty fourth-graders from Lafayette Elementary School witnessed a staged crime and court trial during their trip to the University of Mississippi School of Law Wednesday (March 26).
Yellow Curbs on Campus Swapped Out for Lower Maintenance Option
April 2, 2008 by
The University of Mississippi is replacing all its painted curbs with colored stripes in the street to designate parking areas. UM photo. OXFORD, Miss. – Cleaner curbs with new perpendicular parking stripes painted beside them might cause drivers along Sorority Row at the University of Mississippi to do a double take. This development is aRead the story …
ASB Officers For 2008-09 Inaugurated
April 2, 2008 by
Newly elected ASB officers listen to Chancellor Robert Khayat give a speech at Monday’s inauguration. UM photo by Nathan Latil.Newly elected ASB officers listen to Chancellor Robert Khayat give a speech at Monday’s inauguration. UM photo by Nathan Latil. OXFORD, Miss. – The 2008-09 officers of the AssociatedStudent Body at the University of Mississippi wereinauguratedRead the story …
Groundbreaking Held for New Law School Building on Campus
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OXFORD, Miss. – The threat of bad weather that forced an indoor groundbreaking for the new law school facility Saturday did not dampen the excitement surrounding the event. Applause, smiles and laughter filled the first floor mall of the current law school as a handful of officials ceremoniously turned dirt in a rectangular box toRead the story …