Sen. Roger Wicker to participate in ribbon-cutting OXFORD, Miss. – The Center for Intelligence and Security Studies, which began operation last fall at the University of Mississippi, has moved to a new campus location and will officially open there with a ribbon-cutting and program at 1 p.m. Monday (April 13). Intelligence analysts of the futureRead the story …
Painting Professor Seeks to Move Viewers with ‘Still Life Theater’ Exhibit at University Museum
April 8, 2009 by
“A Family Experience” by Philip Jackson OXFORD, Miss. – Objects portrayed at rest can move the intellect and emotions. Just ask Philip R. Jackson. The assistant professor of painting at the University of Mississippi presents the exhibit “Still Life Theater,” an 18-piece display of his work at University Museum. The exhibit runs through May 3,Read the story …
Founders of FNC, Medical Marketing Economics To Discuss Innovation at Free Business Luncheon
April 8, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Despite the tough economic climate, some companies continue to prosper. Leaders of two thriving national firms – FNC Inc. and Medical Marketing Economics LLC, both based in Oxford – plan to share secrets of their success April 15 at the inaugural Innovators Discovery Luncheon. Hosted by the Northeast Mississippi Regional Innovation Council,Read the story …
Pulitzer Prize-Nominated Editorial Cartoonist Marshall Ramsey Discusses His Work
April 8, 2009 by
{flv}ramseyvid/ramsey{/flv} Drawing is fun, and hate mail isn’t a bother for syndicated editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsey, who recently spoke to University of Mississippi business students during 2009 Ad Week. Ramsey, editorial cartoonist for The Clarion-Ledger, is nationally syndicated by Copley News Service. Click here to view his comments, as well as some of his award-winningRead the story …
Rose Flenorl Focused on Helping UM Fund Scholarships, Find Best Students
April 7, 2009 by
Rose Flenorl OXFORD, Miss. – When Rose Flenorl became president of the University of Mississippi Alumni Association last fall, she knew certain challenges awaited her in the quest to support her beloved alma mater. “As a student, I could never have imagined that I would one day have the opportunity to serve the university IRead the story …
Center to Study Indian Systems of Medicine to be Created at Natural Products Center
April 7, 2009 by
Watch video of CRISM ceremony. OXFORD, Miss. – In a historic uniting of the ancient East and the modern West, the University of Mississippi has formally agreed with the Government of India to establish a research center for the study of Indian Systems of Medicine. S. Jalaja, secretary of the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga &Read the story …
Organic Ingredient Discovered by UM Scientists Comes to Market as Wrinkle Reducer
April 6, 2009 by
Sustainable Youth’s line of skin-care products contains Alasta, an active ingredient discovered by scientists at the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi. UM photo by Robert Jordan. OXFORD, Miss. – A new skin-care product is getting nationwide press for an organic ingredient discovered by scientists at the University of Mississippi’sRead the story …
UM, Oxford Partner for ‘Green Week’ Spotlighting Environmental Awareness and Action
April 6, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and city of Oxford are partnering for a week of activities later this month to raise environmental awareness throughout the community. Green Week 2009, set for April 20-24, includes a series of free lectures, forums, interactive activities and displays to educate participants about environmental sustainability and conservation efforts.Read the story …
Parents of UM Student Make Gift to Chancellor’s Trust
April 3, 2009 by
Rob and Rebecca Parker. UM photo by Sonia Thompson OXFORD, Miss. – An Atlanta couple who are delighted at seeing their daughter thrive at the University of Mississippi have been inspired to give back to the university. Robert and Rebecca Parker, whose daughter Mackenzie is a junior journalism major, have made a gift to theRead the story …
Rebel Quest Expands this Summer with Nine Weeks of Fun and Learning
April 3, 2009 by
Watch Rebel Quest video.View more videos. OXFORD, Miss. – Summer should be more than watching television and punching the snooze button, and for students enrolled in the University of Mississippi’s Rebel Quest 2009 program, this summer promises plenty of fun, learning and physical activity. Nine different weeklong athletic and enrichment camps forRead the story …