Freshman Writing Students Launch Online Magazine to Showcase Talents

OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the Freshman Writing program at the University of Mississippi recently showcased their literary and artistic talents in an online magazine that they created this fall.

UM Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Find Treatment for Disease Impacting U.S. Troops in Afghanistan, Iraq

OXFORD, Miss.  —  Leishmaniasis, a disease transmitted by sand flies, affects 12 million people worldwide and results in an estimated 60,000 deaths each year.

Too Cool After School Resumes Jan. 6 With Emphasis on U.S. Geography

OXFORD, Miss. – Even if it’s sunny and warm, 7-year-old Owen Bruce prefers to spend his Wednesday afternoons at Too Cool After School rather than playing outside.

History Major Studies Abroad to Gain A Better Understanding of East Asia

OXFORD, Miss. – Megan Petty of Pascagoula, a senior at the University of Mississippi, will spend this Christmas far from home.

Russian Literary Scholar Enjoying Fulbright Scholarship to Ole Miss

Ivan Delazari is studying William Faulkner’s dialogue with his readership OXFORD, Miss. –  Leisure and travel are the norm during the holidays, but Ivan Delazari has little time for either this year. As a 2009-10 Fulbright Scholar to the University of Mississippi, the visiting professor in the UM Department of English is consumed with completingRead the story …

Magazine Class Field Trip

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Wii Fit May Not Help Families Get Fit

OXFORD, Miss. – The Nintendo Wii Fit many people are considering as Christmas gifts may be great entertainment, but a University of Mississippi study indicates the console has little effect on family fitness.

Croft Student on Third Study Trip to China Experiencing the Culture

OXFORD, Miss. – Rob Pettit of Madison, a senior at the University of Mississippi, is on his third study trip to China, immersing himself in the culture and preparing for his future career.

Elizabeth Vowell on CBS

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Class Notes

Alumni are urged to send in several graphs about their career(s) to share with their classmates. Submissions should include the person’s degree (BA, BS, MA, MS, etc.) and the year it was received. Please send your news electronically to <hw.norton@gmail.com>. Susana Bellido Cummings (BA 85) went to work for the Hattiesburg American, then transferred toRead the story …