Alcohol Task Force to Reconvene for Progress Reports from City, University

OXFORD, Miss. — The university’s Alcohol Task Force plans to reconvene Tuesday (Sept. 4) to hear reports from university and community officials on efforts to curb abusive and illegal drinking.

Liberto Creates Lasting Tribute to Mom?s Belief in Education

OXFORD, Miss. — Maureen Liberto remembers pursuing a demanding doctoral program while juggling her busy family and career. When Liberto entertained the thought of ending the coursework, her mother gave the encouragement Liberto needed to persevere.

New Rebels to Run Field Before First Home Game

OXFORD, Miss. University of Mississippi freshmen can grab a spot in Ole Miss football lore by running across the field before kickoff Sept. 8 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Madison Resident Lands Prestigious Day Scholarship to Study Business

OXFORD, Miss. – Russell Cartledge Adams of Madison has been awarded the $40,000 Christine and Clarence Day Scholarship to nurture his entrepreneurial spirit at the University of Mississippi.

Variety of Events Highlight Back-to-School Activities

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students look forward to a variety of events during Welcome Week, Aug. 18-25.

MFA Program in Creative Writing Lands on Atlantic Monthly’s ?Emerging’ List

OXFORD, Miss. – The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of Mississippi has been recognized by The Atlantic Monthly magazine as one of five “Up-and-Coming Programs” in the nation.

Students Learn International Aspects of Insurance During Study in London

OXFORD, Miss. – From understanding the history represented by Westminster Abbey to meeting Eli Manning’s underwriter, a recent week in London proved to be a lifetime experience for six University of Mississippi School of Business Administration students.

Adjunct Instructor in English Awarded Mississippi Arts Commission Grant

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi instructor has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission to produce a new play. Veteran actor and writer George Kehoe of Oxford plans to use the funds to present “Hungry.” Kehoe’s one-actor play is based on the life of Bobby Sands, an Irish Republican activistRead the story …

Small Business Economic Impact Study Provides Key Points

OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Small Business Development Centers headquartered at the University of Mississippi recently completed an economic impact study on small businesses around the state and learned several key points.

Five Students to Receive Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships

OXFORD, Miss. – Five University of Mississippi undergraduates have been selected to receive Phi Kappa Phi scholarships this fall. The awards, which range from $250 to $1,000, go to Kristen Conner of Carterville, Ill., Vishal Patel of Corinth, Casey Phillips of Clanton, Ala., Melissa Shudak of Buffalo Grove, Ill., and Andrew Weeks of Ridgeland. AllRead the story …