OXFORD, Miss. – Armed with a $300,000 grant, the University of Mississippi is working to address a national problem of sexual assault on college campuses.
USDA, Field Station Study Examines Whether Rice Can Help Clean Agricultural Residues from Water
November 6, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Clean water has always been a precious commodity, but recent droughts and regional “water wars” underscore the importance of protecting and conserving it. One of the biggest threats to the country’s water supply is contamination from pesticides and excess fertilizers that can come from either agricultural or urban sources. Ecologist Matt MooreRead the story …
Gift Creates Pharmacy Scholarship to Pay Tribute to Wilks’ Career, Life
November 6, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A longtime hospital and community pharmacist, the late Edward Wilks of Tylertown is being remembered with a scholarship fund in his name at the University of Mississippi. “We think creating the Samuel Edward Wilks Pharmacy Endowment is a fitting way to honor Edward,” said Winnie Morris Wilks, his widow. “He felt thatRead the story …
Adopt-a-Basket Donations Needed to Help Local Families
November 5, 2009 by
Deliveries set for Nov. 19 OXFORD, Miss. – With the spirit of giving in mind, University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students are again participating in the annual “Adopt-A-Basket” program to provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in the Oxford area.
University Museum Releases 2009 Collectible Holiday Keepsake
November 5, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Just in time for the holidays, the University of Mississippi Museum has released its 2009 collectible keepsake, this year commemorating the life work of renowned folk artist and Lafayette County native Theora Hamblett.
Southern Foodways Alliance Gains Global Distinction
November 5, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – International travel magazine Travel and Leisure has recognized the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the University of Mississippi, as one of 16 global organizations making outstanding efforts in cultural and resource preservation.
University Officials Remind Tailgaters that No Tents Allowed on Campus Before 6 p.m.
November 4, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To prevent academic disruptions, the University of Mississippi plans to crack down on tailgaters who pop tents up on campus before 6 p.m. Fridays.
‘Baptized in Blood,’ Classic Book on Southern Culture Reissued After 30 Years
November 4, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As a tribute to its continued importance in the fields of history and Southern Studies, University of Mississippi professor Charles Wilson’s book “Baptized in Blood: The Religion of the Lost Cause, 1865-1920” has been reissued 30 years after its original publication.
Young Artists’ Work On Display at University Museum
November 4, 2009 by
The University of Mississippi Museum is hosting an exhibit by a talented group of budding artists, all second-graders in the Insights program at Oxford Elementary School. Video by Bryant Gregory
New York Times Best-Selling Author Jeff Shaara to Sign New Book at UM Nov. 4
November 3, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jeff Shaara, New York Times bestselling author of “Gods and Generals,” will sign copies of his latest book “No Less Than Victory” Wednesday (Nov. 4) at the University of Mississippi.