OXFORD, Miss. – With bachelor’s degrees in history and theatre arts already under his belt, University of Mississippi alumnus Kenneth Lane Jones is on his way to Great Britain as a 2009-10 Fulbright Scholar.
Residential College Grand Opening Sept. 18 Features Ribbon-cutting, Reception
September 14, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A public program Friday (Sept. 18) at the University of Mississippi marks the grand opening of the new residential college.
Award-Winning Science Writer to Deliver Honors College Convocation Sept. 14
September 11, 2009 by
Program kicks off year devoted to pursuit of physical truths OXFORD, Miss. – Award-winning science journalist Dava Sobel delivers the fall convocation for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi Monday (Sept. 14).
Overall Enrollment Soars Past 18,000, Booneville, Grenada campuses show most growth
September 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 13 consecutive years, the University of Mississippi has broken enrollment records, but when this fall’s preliminary enrollment reached 18,344 students, a sense of excitement began spreading across the Oxford campus. The University of Mississippi continues to attract students with high academic and leadership abilities. UM Photo by Nathan Latil.
Sept. 27 is ‘Ole Miss Day’ at the 2009 Mid-South Fair
September 11, 2009 by
UM students, faculty, staff to entertain, inform the public OXFORD, Miss. – People of all ages are expected to Experience Amazing first hand as the University of Mississippi presents “Ole Miss Day at the Mid-South Fair” Sept. 27. A wide range of fun and exciting entertainment by Ole Miss students, coupled with informational booths mannedRead the story …
New Dean of Meek School of Journalism Welcomed at Public Reception Sept. 21
September 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Will Norton, founding dean of the new Ed and Becky Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi, is the guest of honor at a public reception Sept. 21 in Farley Hall. Will Norton
Overby Center to Host Special Series of Programs Set for ‘Football Fridays’
September 10, 2009 by
‘Gatherings Before the Grove’ series begins Sept. 18 OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi is sponsoring a special series of programs this fall on Friday afternoons before home football games.
Thames Comeback Sauce Is a Family Affair
September 10, 2009 by
Two generations of Ole Miss alums spread their unique blend of table sauce OXFORD, Miss. – The state’s rich culinary legacy includes a popular condiment known as “comeback sauce,” supposedly so good you’ll keep coming back for more. Wade Thames
Fantasy Sports and Math: Research Reveals Link in Student Success
September 9, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fantasy sports can help improve mathematics test scores in schools nationwide based on information gathered by a University of Mississippi researcher surveying elementary and secondary teachers and students.
Tulane, NYU Professors to Discuss Global South Perspectives
September 8, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two respected visiting scholars will lecture on the “Global South” concept this week at the University of Mississippi. Gaurav Desai, chair of the English department at Tulane University, speaks at 7 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 10) in the Tupelo Room of Barnard Observatory. The lecture is titled “Oceans Connect: The Indian and African OceanRead the story …