A rich history in bold color and form fills the walls of the Hattie Mae Edmunds Gallery at the University of Mississippi Museum.An exhibition that celebrates the nationally renowned quilts from Gee’s Bend, Ala., offers samples from generations of women quilters. Read the story.
WMCTV: Red Cross, Mortar Board Host Dinner
February 16, 2011 by
The American Red Cross and the University of Mississippi Mortar Board Chapter are inviting the public to attend their upcoming humanitarian dinner. The event, scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 6:30 p.m., is at the Inn at Ole Miss. Read the story.
Clarion Ledger: Census Data Analyzed
February 4, 2011 by
Several Mississippi counties are going to get a new look, the latest 2010 census figures show. The state’s population growth and shifts since 2000 were revealed Thursday with the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of official population totals and demographic traits. Read the story.
WTVA: Ole Miss Career Day Held On Campus
February 3, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — The University of Mississippi kicked off its on-campus recruiting season today, and started it with a career-fair. Read the story.
Daily Journal: Biggest Loser Coming to Oxford
February 1, 2011 by
OXFORD – Mississippi’s “Biggest Loser” winner is coming to Oxford Thursday. Vicksburg native Patrick House, who won the 10th season of the NBC weight loss reality show, will deliver a community message at 6 p.m. at the North Oxford Baptist Church commons area on County Road 101. A meet-and-greet will with House will start atRead the story …
WCBI: Innocence Project Film Focuses on Noxubee Men
February 1, 2011 by
Documentary filmmaker Joe York understands the power of forgiveness. It’s a lesson he learned from a former death row inmate. A University of Mississippi producer and director of documentary projects, York has worked on his latest project, “Mississippi Innocence,” for three years. The film was produced by the UM Media and Documentary Projects Center inRead the story …
DM: Oxford Receives $100,000 Recycling Grant
January 27, 2011 by
Oxford continues to expand its recycling program with the aid of a $100,000 grant issued from the state government. Read the story to see how the University will be involved.
DM: Professor Receives Maples Grant
January 26, 2011 by
The Mathematically Proficient Leaders in Elementary Schools program granted University of Mississippi professor John O’Haver a one-year grant for $285,000. The grant was awarded in an effort to improve Mississippi’s math education in elementary schools. Read the story.