Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds said in response to a question from The Clarion-Ledger Editorial Board about the incident, it’s difficult for a university – any university – to say “no” to a former U.S. president. Read the story.
DM: Ole Miss Embraces Energy Conservation Law
October 19, 2010 by
A new state law will change the way energy is used in agencies across Mississippi. It requires all state agencies to submit energy management plans and meet energy reduction consumptions by the end of 2010. Read the story.
Rankin Ledger: Ole Miss Alumni Join Food Drive
October 19, 2010 by
Starting today, alumni chapters from a handful of Southeastern Conference universities will be collecting canned goods as part of a two-week drive that benefits the Gateway Rescue Mission Read the story.
MBJ: UMMC Professor Named to National Board
October 18, 2010 by
Dr. Grayson Norquist, professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been appointed to a national board of medical professionals and health policy experts who are charged with researching ways to improve the country’s healthcare quality. Read the story.
Clarion Ledger: New Mascot Likely to Be Unveiled in 2011
October 15, 2010 by
It’s not known when Ole Miss’ new costumed black bear mascot will make its debut, but after a divisive debate over symbolism and tradition, officials say they aren’t rushing it. “The real answer is it will be when we know we’ve got it right,” said Michael Thompson, University of Mississippi senior associate athletic director forRead the story …
Rebel Black Bear Selected As New On-Field Mascot for Ole Miss Rebels
October 14, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Rebel Mascot Selection Committee is excited to announce the Rebel Black Bear as the new on-field mascot for the Ole Miss Rebels. The committee made the recommendation to University of Mississippi leaders Wednesday night following a thorough analysis of the latest poll of Ole Miss students, faculty, staff, alumni and seasonRead the story …
Commercial Dispatch: UM Professor To Join MUW Tribute to Eudora Welty
October 12, 2010 by
UM English professor Tom Franklin is one of 11 authors set for a program honoring the life of Mississippi writer Eudora Welty during the 22nd annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium Oct. 21-23, on the MUW campus Read the story.
WTVA: Congressional Debate Takes Place Tuesday on Campus
October 11, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) – Congressman Travis Childers and state Senator Alan Nunnelee are both vying for Mississippi’s First Congressional District seat. Politics was definitely on the University of Mississippi’s agenda Tuesday night. Many people went to hear the two candidates take the podiums for a debate. WTVA News went to find out where the candidatesRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: Rare Civil War Artifacts at UM Museum
October 9, 2010 by
OXFORD — A large collection of Civil War artifacts and documents has been put on display at the University of Mississippi. The exhibit at the J.D. Williams Library covers many topics including camp life, combat, prisons, slavery, the university and the war, people, hospitals and women in the home front. Read the story.