OXFORD, Miss. — In her 11 years with the University of Mississippi, Tina Hahn recorded some of the school’s greatest achievements and has now returned to UM as communications specialist for development. In her new role, Hahn will draft news releases about major gifts to the university, as well as write funding proposals to supportRead the story …
StarTalk Program Immerses High School Students in Chinese Language And Culture
August 3, 2009 by
Video by Lee Eric Smith. OXFORD, Miss. – When the 13 teenagers who participated in StarTalk 2009 at the University of Mississippi return to their high schools this fall, they’ll have some interesting tidbits for their “what I did during summer vacation” reports. Most notably, within 30 days, they progressed from zero knowledge of MandarinRead the story …
Estate of Veteran English Professor Enhances UM Libraries with $128,000 Gift
July 31, 2009 by
Memorial gifts provide another $21,000 to Libraries Charles Noyes OXFORD, Miss. – “A library is the absolute heart of a university.” That favored sentiment was often delivered by Charles E. Noyes, whose passion for teaching changed the lives of countless University of Mississippi students and whose passion for learning will impact generations to come. ARead the story …
Wendy Carmean Named Director of Brand Marketing
July 30, 2009 by
Wendy Carmean OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is an established brand, one that carries much significance for many people, and a new team is in place to coordinate marketing and positioning for the school. Wendy Carmean, who served six years as assistant director for marketing and membership at the UM Alumni Association, hasRead the story …
Retiring Chemistry Professor Concludes Career-long ‘Experiment’ in Higher Education after 30 Years
July 28, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – William D. Scott fell in love with chemistry in the fourth grade, when his teacher taught him how to turn a potato blue. “Of course, potatoes are starchy, and when you put iodine on them, the chemical reaction causes them to turn a deep shade of blue,” said Scott, who recently retiredRead the story …
Ole Miss Alumni Association Charters Buses for Memphis Game
July 27, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Rebels kick off the 2009 football season Sept. 6 against the University of Memphis, and the Alumni Association is offering charter bus service to the game. Seats sell out quickly, so fans are urged to sign up now to secure a seat. “I encourage our fans to travel toRead the story …
Max and Nila Williams Applaud Leadership of Former Chancellor Khayat with Gift
July 27, 2009 by
Nina and Max Williams (right) have made a $25,000 gift to the University of Mississippi’s Chancellor’s Trust in honor of former Chancellor Robert Khayat (left). UM photo by Nathan Latil. OXFORD, Miss. – Two Oxford residents who have contributed to the life of the University of Mississippi for more than four decades are recognizing aRead the story …
Seven Students Spend Two Weeks in Greece Teaching at a Summer Youth Camp
July 23, 2009 by
University of Mississippi students (from left) Lauren Nicole Beloate of Hernando, Shelley Clark of Florence, Eleni Katsiotis of Burke, Va., Tracey Bell of Southaven, Kathryn Chloe Stock of Hollandale, Sally Ward Brewer of Franklin, Tenn., and Katie Stedman of Brandon spent two weeks of their summer teaching at a youth camp in Greece. Photo courtesyRead the story …
‘American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’ Exhibition Opens July 25 at University Museum
July 22, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A traveling exhibition featuring the works of four renowned Mississippi artists is coming to the University of Mississippi Museum. “American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast” opens Saturday (July 25) and continues through Aug. 29. Organized by the Mississippi Arts Commission and underwritten by the National Endowment for the Arts, theRead the story …
Southern Studies Graduates’ Films to be Screened at the Lyric Theatre
July 21, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fried chicken, authors and musicians come together on-screen during the Oxford Film Festival’s Summer Film Series. As part of the festival, on July 27, “Saving Willie Mae’s Scotch House” and a documentary about the Thacker Mountain Radio Show both will be shown at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Oxford. Admission is $5.Read the story …