OXFORD, Miss. – With the first 2008 presidential debate already another chapter in the storied history of the University of Mississippi, plans are under way in the J.D. Williams Library to create a lasting collection of material to help preserve a tangible part of that landmark event. To augment this effort, the library’s Department ofRead the story …

Daniel O’Sullivan OXFORD, Miss. – References to the Middle Ages conjure up images of jousting knights, seafaring Vikings, stone castles and religious crusades. Yet, despite these enchanting depictions, medieval academic studies is often treated as a middle child, according to Daniel O’Sullivan, the 2008 Humanities Teacher of the Year at the University of Mississippi. PresentedRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music presents the voice recital “Made in America” Sunday (Oct. 19) in Nutt Auditorium. Free and open to the public, the 3 p.m. program features selections by American composers Leslie Adams, Seymour Barab, Jeff Blumenkrantz, William Bolcom, Jack Gallagher and Nancy Van de Vate.

OXFORD, Miss. – Patricia Stewart, safety training specialist for the University of Mississippi physical plant, has been awarded the 2008 Rex Dillow Award for Outstanding Article from the Association of Physical Plant Administrators. And while nothing seems to surprise Stewart, she said she was shocked that the article she co-wrote received the prestigious award. Stewart,Read the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Ever wanted to study business dynamics in New York or hospitality management in Las Vegas? What about the effect of hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the criminal justice system in New Orleans? Domestic travel options are available to all University of Mississippi students through the new Study USA program, which offers studiesRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – One of the longest-running Broadway hits of the 1990s opens this season’s Ford Series at the University of Mississippi. “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” a revue of songs by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday (Oct. 17) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. TheRead the story …

Ken Sufka OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Faculty Senate has elected Kenneth Sufka as its new chair for the 2008-09 term. “I’m really looking forward to being able to serve the Faculty Senate in a number of ways,” said Sufka, professor of psychology and pharmacology. “I think the Faculty Senate can have anRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – In light of next month’s landmark presidential election, the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi is planning two significant events to help inform students and the general public on some election issues. The 14th Annual Lucy Somerville Howorth Lecture on Oct. 14 features Avis Jones-DeWeever,Read the story …

Chancellor Robert Khayat (left), Billy Bratton; Beatrice Bratton, sister of Carl Nabors; Patricia Lewis; and Will Lewis. Photo by Nathan Latil. OXFORD, Miss. – A longtime University of Mississippi faculty member and his wife have left a final, transformative gift to the institution they supported for decades. More than $1 million was recently received fromRead the story …