Public lecture scheduled Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Commons Ballroom OXFORD, Miss. ­ Mention the word “slavery” to the average American, and the mind frequently jumps to images of black slaves picking cotton on a Southern plantation. To many, slavery is a distant but painful chapter of American history that still haunts its citizensRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi United Way campaign coordinators encourage the public to participate in a fundraiser breakfast in the Ole Miss Student Union Food Court Friday (Nov. 21). The event runs 7:30-9:30 a.m. and costs $5 per person, on a cash basis.

OXFORD, Miss. – Faced with a sagging global economy, marine mining promises to remain a steady – even growing – commercial enterprise. However, experts agree that as the extraction technology develops, so does the need for greater environmental awareness and protection. Such was the consensus reached Tuesday (Nov. 18) during the opening session of theRead the story …

Jessie Austin Record nailed his selection for national KPMG diversity training program OXFORD, Miss – Although this is only Jessie Austin’s third semester at the University of Mississippi, the accountancy major from Jackson has exceeded expectations for a typical sophomore. A highlight of Austin’s college career came at the end of his freshman year, whenRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – A live theater performance of “The Ant and the Elephant” Saturday (Nov. 22) kicks off this season’s Family Friendly Series at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

William Shughart II OXFORD, Miss. – William F. Shughart II, Frederick A. P. Barnard Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Mississippi, is to be installed as president-elect of the Southern Economic Association later this week at the group’s 78th annual meeting. Shughart was nominated for the post by a distinguished committee of economistsRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – The J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi has been cited by the Mississippi Library Association for outstanding work related to the first 2008 presidential debate, hosted at UM Sept. 26. During an awards luncheon at its 2008 conference, the MLA gave special recognition to the library for its debate-related programming.

OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss Theatre students ring in the holiday season Tuesday (Nov. 18) with their first of eight performances of “1940s Radio Hour.” The popular show-within-a-show takes the audience behind the scenes of a classic 1940s radio show and features timeless songs such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I’ll Be Seeing You” andRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Thanks to tempting holiday meals, many Americans gain weight from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, with some studies showing an average gain of seven pounds. To help its faculty and staff avoid the “seasonal seven” this year, the University of Mississippi has developed a HealthWorks program to encourage healthy eating and exercise habits.

Hardy P. Graham OXFORD, Miss. – Brothers Hardy P. Graham and Newell Graham have pledged $250,000 to the University of Mississippi School of Law in honor of their father, Hardy M. Graham. All three Graham men are Ole Miss alumni. The gift will be used to create the Hardy M. Graham Library Special Collections RoomRead the story …