Aaron Rice OXFORD, Miss. – From his waist up, Aaron Rice may not stand out among his classmates at the University of Mississippi School of Law; however, he wears a distinct “badge of honor” below his salvaged left knee that he is not ashamed to show. The Hattiesburg native with a prosthetic leg started lawRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – In this tough economy, it might seem risky to think of starting a business. But for those who are ready to be their own boss and are confident leaders, the Mississippi Small Business Development Center at the University of Mississippi has scheduled seminars during January to help make those dreams a reality.

Undergraduate program is slotted at No. 18 OXFORD, Miss. – A new national ranking places the University of Mississippi’s doctoral and graduate programs in accountancy both at No. 15, with its undergraduate program slotted at No. 18. The list was published in the Oct. 31 issue of the Public Accounting Report. For many years, UM’sRead the story …

Chancellor Robert Khayat thanks Pam and Neel White for their recent gift to the Chancellor’s Trust at the University of Mississippi. UM photo by Kevin Bain. OXFORD, Miss. – Because of their love for the University of Mississippi and their belief in its mission, UM alumni Neel and Pam White of Austin, Texas, have madeRead the story …

UM psychologists examine causes, symptoms and treatments OXFORD, Miss. – The holidays conjure up images of gleeful children, bright decorations and family gatherings filled with smiling faces; however, holiday depression can cause some to experience a not-so-merry Christmas. “Feeling down or blue during the holidays is very common, particularly among those who have lost aRead the story …

University of Mississippi education faculty members Germain McConnell (left), Sidney Rowland, Whitney Webb and Kelli Messer wrap Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. UM photo by Tobie Baker.  OXFORD, Miss. – Computer games, a Hannah Montana doll, Army tanks and soldiers, remote control cars, pants, shoesThese items showed up on the Christmas wish lists of nineRead the story …

Click the image to play slide show OXFORD, Miss. – You’re never too young to start helping others, especially during the Christmas season.

University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat (left) and Executive Assistant Andy Mullins (right) talk with Nancy and Cecil Brown about their gift to the Mississippi Teacher Corps. OXFORD, Miss. – Cecil Brown, state representative from the 66th District, has established the Nancy H. Brown Teacher Corps Endowment at the University of Mississippi with a giftRead the story …

Megan McRaney OXFORD, Miss. – Only 10 students from across the nation were chosen for Western Washington University’s interdisciplinary health care training program last summer, and University of Mississippi senior sociology major Megan McRaney was one of them. The eight-week program “Health, Population and Aging” offered college students the opportunity to consider health care fromRead the story …