Vitus Shell, a 2007 recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation grant. OXFORD, Miss. – When University of Mississippi art graduate student Vitus Shell was 3 years old, watermelons and pickles grew on trees. At least, that’s what he thought. The unusual “fruit trees” were among his favorite subjects to illustrate.

OXFORD, Miss. -­ No one was injured when a 35-foot construction crane toppled over Monday at a construction site behind the Thad Cochran Research Center at the University of Mississippi.

  Sandra Guest VP University of MS Foundation, Brian Reithel Dean of the School of Business, Amy Nash Cellular South Public Relations Specialist, Sue Hodge, Asst. to the Dean. UM photo by Nathan Latil. 09/21/2007   OXFORD, Miss. – Cellular South, one of Mississippi’s largest companies, continues its legacy of giving with a $30,000 contributionRead the story …

09/21/2007 OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi Dean of Students Office has initiated an investigation into the events surrounding the death of Bradley Jameson.

  Former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle, left, and Sen. Trent Lott answer questions from the audience Friday in Nutt Auditorium. UM Photo by Kevin Bain. 09/21/2007   OXFORD, Miss. — Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) said Friday that the U.S. Senate missed a key opportunity two weeks ago to begin working on a compromise regarding theRead the story …

09/20/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – Attracting more than 19,000 participants and generating nearly $2.5 million in revenue the past season, summer programs at the University of Mississippi are big business.

  Jeff Struecker 09/20/2007   OXFORD, Miss. – Decorated Army Chaplain Jeff Struecker, who participated in the Army mission to Somalia that was the inspiration for the book and film “Black Hawk Down,” is scheduled to visit the University of Mississippi and Oxford Sunday (Sept. 23) to discuss ways to handle fear.

09/20/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – Residence hall open houses and information sessions on academics, student life, financial aid and scholarships are among the offerings for prospective students attending Fall Visit Day Oct. 6 at the University of Mississippi.

09/20/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – Two distinguished Mississippians with national reputations – one a journalist, the other a lawyer – have been named inaugural fellows at the new Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi.

09/19/2007 OXFORD, Miss. – William Faulkner would have been 110 years old Tuesday (Sept. 25) and officials at the University of Mississippi expect hundreds of visitors to converge at his Rowan Oak home to mark the occasion.