… Minority enrollment nears 20 percent OXFORD, Miss. – Enrollment rose for the 13th consecutive year at the University of Mississippi, where a record 17,601 students are taking classes this fall at five locations. Preliminary figures released today (Sept. 16) by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning show UM’s total unduplicated headcountRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – The world is becoming more global and connected through the ever-increasing role of the Internet and other technology. Because of the shifting international environment, the role of agents involved in national security and intelligence also is changing rapidly, said a panel of FBI experts in a public discussion Monday evening at theRead the story …

Ole Miss should not only be red and blue, but green.

OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Square will show off its knack for Southern hospitality this fall when the University of Mississippi’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences hosts its first Square Toast for Scholarships food-and-wine fundraiser. FCS, part of UM’s School of Applied Sciences, has scheduled the event for 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6. It includesRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – How will law enforcement and federal agents of the future keep Americans safe from myriad threats, including terrorists attacks and natural disasters? That’s the question to be addressed in a public discussion Monday (Sept. 15) at the University of Mississippi. The 7 p.m. program in Turner Center Auditorium will feature a panelRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – More than 3,000 media representatives, vendors, campaign workers and other visitors are expected in town for the Sept. 26 presidential debate, putting a squeeze on campus parking resources. The University of Mississippi is asking faculty, staff and students to help by “making room.” The university is contractually obligated to provide parking forRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – Football season is here, and in the South, that means it’s time for some serious tailgating. But because tailgating requires quick setup and cleanup, it can be tough on the environment. It doesn’t have to be that way if fans commit to making their tailgates “greener” with a few simple changes, saidRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – When the Lenoir Dining program at the University of Mississippi resumes its restaurant-type service to the university and surrounding community Tuesday (Sept. 16), a new chef with impressive credentials will be at its helm. Chef Lee Craven, who comes to the university from Morgan Freeman’s restaurant Madidi in Clarksdale, joined the staffRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – A free, public discussion titled “Powers of the Executive Branch Under the U.S. Constitution” will be held in observance of Constitution Day Wednesday (Sept. 17) at the University of Mississippi. Set for 4 p.m. in the Lamar Law Center’s William Ethridge Jr. Moot Court Room, the event features panelists Kyle Duncan, assistantRead the story …

OXFORD, Miss. – As an insurance general agent, Steve Collins knows how important planning for the future can be. That’s why he’s committed to helping the risk management and insurance program at the University of Mississippi plan for its future, by making a gift of a $200,000 in the form of a life insurance policy.Read the story …