University of South Dakota Law Professor to Speak on Indian Law

OXFORD, Miss. — A University of South Dakota law professor with expertise in Indian Law is slated to deliver a lecture Nov. 15 on the subject at the University of Mississippi.

Gift to Center for the Study of Southern Culture Celebrates 30 Years

  Michelle Hyver Oakes OXFORD, Miss. – To help mark 30 years of examining, reflecting upon and celebrating Southern culture, Michelle Hyver Oakes has pledged $30,000 to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. Oakes, who recently became chair of the center’s advisory committee, said she feels strong tiesRead the story …

Doug Marlette Exhibit to Open at Overby Center Nov. 12

OXFORD, Miss. — A program at the University of Mississippi’s Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics Monday (Nov. 12) highlights the opening of an exhibition of more than 50 pieces of work by the late Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Doug Marlette.

University Museum Releases Collectible Holiday Keepsake Depicting Rowan Oak

OXFORD, Miss. – In tune with the approaching holiday season, the University of Mississippi Museum has released a unique collectible, its seventh in a series.

OMazing Race Helps UM Students Bridge Racial Barriers

  Students study a map during the OMazing race. OXFORD, Miss. – Taking a cue from reality television, University of Mississippi students of various racial and ethnic backgrounds found life can be sweeter when people work together as a team. And the prizes aren’t too bad either, including a $2,000 grand prize for the winningRead the story …

Adopt-a-Basket Donations Needed, Deliveries Set for Nov. 14

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students and other members of the Oxford community are invited to participate in the annual Adopt-a-Basket program to provide Thanksgiving dinners for needy families in the Oxford area.

International Student Group Plans Night of Sharing Native Traditions Nov. 11

OXFORD, Miss. – Students from around the globe plan to gather Sunday (Nov. 11) to share and learn during International Night at the University of Mississippi.

Multicultural Organization to Host Chinese Dinner for Students and Locals

OXFORD, Miss. – A taste of authentic Chinese cuisine is offered at the University of Mississippi Thursday (Nov. 8) when the new Cook! Eat! Share! organization hosts its first civic dinner.

Alumnus Lucian S. Minor Gives $1 Million to Endowment for Patterson School of Accountancy

  Lucian S. Minor OXFORD, Miss. — University of Mississippi alumnus Lucian S. Minor of Memphis has established a trust of $1 million to benefit the university’s Patterson School of Accountancy.  

Barry Hannah, Gary Short to Read Fiction and Poetry Together Nov. 8

OXFORD, Miss. — Award-winning authors Barry Hannah and Gary Short are to read some of their best poetry and fiction at the University of Mississippi Thursday (Nov. 8).