OXFORD, Miss. – Eddie Glaude Jr., Princeton University’s William Tod Professor of Religion and African American Studies and chair of the Center for African-American Studies, speaks about his latest book, “In a Shade of Blue – Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America,” during a free public lecture at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 18) inRead the story …
Princeton Professor to Discuss African-American Christianity and Black Political Life
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Theatre Arts Department Presents ‘The Underpants’ Feb. 16-21
February 12, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi theatre students hope to hear plenty of laughter as they perform Steve Martin’s adaptation of “The Underpants” Tuesday through Sunday (Feb. 16-21) in Meek Hall Auditorium.
Civil Legal Clinic Offers Help with Income Tax Returns
February 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tax season can be a difficult time for many people, but a unique course offered through the University of Mississippi School of Law offers low-income individuals assistance with their personal income taxes.
Grammy-Winning Soweto Gospel Choir To Perform Feb. 21 at Ford Center
February 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Direct from South Africa, the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir brings its unique spiritual harmonies to the University of Mississippi for a Feb. 21 concert at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
Honors College Students Awarded Barksdale Scholarships for Projects
February 10, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two students in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been named 2010 Barksdale Award Scholars.
Chancellor Taps Veteran Faculty for Leadership Roles at Medical Center
February 9, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three experienced faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are being assigned additional leadership responsibilities. Pending approval of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, UM Chancellor Dr. Dan Jones will name Dr. James E. Keeton as vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School ofRead the story …
‘Cabaret’ Comes to the Ford Center Feb. 13
February 9, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The dark and captivating story of “Cabaret” is to be re-told onstage Feb. 13 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
Holocaust Survivor Urges Students To Never Be Indifferent
February 9, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel has traveled the world over the past 40 years inspiring others with his story, but he was deeply moved Monday (Feb. 8) as he sat in front of a packed audience at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks at theRead the story …
Chancellor Taps Veteran Faculty for Leadership Roles at Medical Center
February 9, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three experienced faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are being assigned additional leadership responsibilities. Dr. James Keeton Pending approval of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, UM Chancellor Dr. Dan Jones will name Dr. James E. Keeton as vice chancellor for health affairs and dean ofRead the story …
Southern Foodways Event Draws Record Donations
February 5, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dubbed the “G8 of Grits and Gravy” by enthusiasts, the Southern Foodways Alliance’s annual Taste of the South gathering in January brought in almost $150,000 to support the SFA’s mission to document, study and preserve the diverse foodways of the American South.