Tristan Denley, senior fellow of the University of Mississippi residential college, and his wife, mathematics instructor Kimberly Denley, sign the last truss to go in the structure during a topping out ceremony Thursday afternoon. UM photo by Kevin Bain. OXFORD, Miss. – Dust and mud. Screws and bolts. Concrete and bricks. Two-by-fours, and of course,Read the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Ghouls, goblins and energy vampires are lurking everywhere, even where you least expect them. Computers, printers and lights all want to suck your electricity. Office and home electronics feed on energy – day and night – even when they are not in use. What can you do?

Malorie Bohnert, a University of Mississippi junior biology major from Chester, Ill., has a hair-raising experience with a Van der Graff generator as associate professor Marco Cavaglia (left) supervises. The presentation was a sneak peek of the unusual sights visitors can see Friday evening at the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s annual Spooky Physics Demonstrations, which featuresRead the story …

New system to provide online services to students, faculty and staff OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has successfully used the SAP Student Lifecycle Management system for more than five years on its Oxford, Southaven and Tupelo campuses, so when the university’s Medical Center campus began searching for a new management system, it lookedRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – As part of the University of Mississippi’s continuing efforts to promote social diversity, the Multicultural Affairs Division of the Dean of Student’s Office and the Associated Student Body are hosting a gala Wednesday (Oct. 29) to help bring students together and expand their social networks. The Black and White Affair, in itsRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – The author of the new book “The New Case Against Immigration: Legal and Illegal” plans to discuss immigration in general during a Wednesday night lecture at the University of Mississippi School of Law. The address by Mark Krikorian begins at 7 p.m. in the Lamar Law Center’s William N. Ethridge Moot CourtRead the story …

Heritage Series kicks off Oct. 30 with performance by The Campbell Brothers The Campbell Brothers OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi introduces a new series Thursday (Oct. 30) that celebrates artists who have contributed to America’s musical heritage. The Heritage Series opener at 8Read the story …

Ashim K. Mitra OXFORD, Miss. – Distinguished researcher Ashim K. Mitra presents the annual Coy W. Waller Distinguished Lecture at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 29) at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude Ford Center for Performing Arts. The title of his presentation is “Novel Molecular Strategies to Improve Therapy in Drug Resistant Patients.” Mitra is viceRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Five days before voters cast their ballots for the next president of the United States, the University of Mississippi launches its annual United Way campaign. This year, the university hopes to raise at least $125,000 of the United Way’s communitywide goal of $425,000, supporting programs for 16 or more Lafayette County agenciesRead the story …