Community Yard Sale Scheduled Saturday

OXFORD, Miss. – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure at a community yard sale Saturday (March 7) at the University of Mississippi. Sponsored by the Panhellenic Council and the Office of Greek Life, the sale is set for 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Student Union Plaza. “We are really excited about theRead the story …

Geophysics Specialist to Appear on PBS Version of Britain’s Hit Show ‘Time Team’

Bryan Haley reviews geophysics data at the Topper archaeological site in South Carolina. Haley added his geophysics expertise at five dig sites for the new PBS series ‘Time Team America,’ which premieres this summer. Courtesy photo. OXFORD, Miss. – After more than 10 years of archaeological fieldwork, geophysics specialist Bryan Haley is used to theRead the story …

Blues Videos

Watch videos stories on the Ole Miss Blues Trail marker dedication and an interview with Living Blues magazine co-founder Jim O’Neal.    

Nominations Open for Annual Faculty, Staff Frist Awards Recognizing Service to Students

Students, alumni, faculty, staff invited to submit letters by April 13 OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is seeking nominations of faculty and staff who deserve special recognition for rendering outstanding service to students. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends have until April 13 to submit nominations for the 15th annual Thomas Frist StudentRead the story …

Study Abroad to Holocaust Region Examines the Genocide and Religion

Application deadline is March 12 for students and general public OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Department of Philosophy and Religion offers a travel opportunity to Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic May 11-23 to examine religious implications of the Holocaust. The study abroad affords students three academic credit hours for the course RELRead the story …

All UM Students Invited to Enter Business Plan Competition, Win Prizes

Entry deadline for teams or individuals is March 6 OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students, regardless of major, who think they have a great idea for an innovative business are invited to enter a competition that could help turn their dream into a reality. Sponsored by the School of Business Administration, the fifth annualRead the story …

Russian Ballet to Perform ‘Giselle’ at Ford Center March 3

Classic love story first presented in 1841 Maria Bylova, Principal Dancer, Russian National Ballet as Myrtha in Giselle. Courtesy photo. OXFORD, Miss. – The Russian National Ballet Theatre will perform the classic love story “Giselle” Tuesday (March 3) at the University of Mississippi’s Ford Center for the Performing Arts. First performed in 1841, “Giselle” tellsRead the story …

Kellogg Foundation Funds Winter Institute’s ‘Welcome Table’

OXFORD, Miss. – Promoting dialogue and community building around improved race relations throughout Mississippi is the goal of “Welcome Table: An Era of Dialogue on Race,” an initiative of the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi. The specific goals of the Welcome Table project vary from place to place, dependingRead the story …

Following SACS Team Visit, UM Receives ‘Very Positive’ Report

OXFORD, Miss. – Following a thorough inspection by a committee of peer evaluators, the University of Mississippi is expected to receive a vote of reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools later this year. A SACS site team completed its weeklong visit to the campus Thursday (Feb. 26). During an exit visit, universityRead the story …

Brown Bag Lectures March 2, 9 to Focus on Farmers Markets

OXFORD, Miss. – The state’s farmers markets will be discussed in noon programs the first two Mondays in March at the University of Mississippi. Sponsored by the Southern Foodways Alliance and the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, a special two-part “Green” Brown Bag lunch and lecture series examines community markets. The discussions areRead the story …