OXFORD, Miss. – An alumnus of the University of Mississippi pharmacy school who has built a flourishing career as a crime novelist will sign copies of his latest thriller Saturday evening (Oct 8) in Oxford. Robert Magarian will sign copies of “You’ll Never See Me Again, A Crime to Remember” at 7 p.m. at theRead the story …
Author Returns to Oxford for School Reunion, Book Signing
Robert Magarian learned to think like a detective for his latest thriller
October 5, 2016 by
Deep-Sea Sedimentation Topic of October Science Cafe
Renowned marine scientist Arne R. Diercks is second lecturer for fall semester
October 5, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The slow and steady sedimentation processes of the deep sea is the next topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Lusa Bakery Bistro andRead the story …
UM Presentation Focuses on Eudora Welty and Hubert Creekmore’s Ties
Literary researchers to examine authors' literary and family connections
September 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scholars will explore the literary and family connections shared by Mississippi authors Eudora Welty and Hubert Creekmore during a brown bag event at the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library. The event, set for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 in the Faulker Room, features a discussion by literary scholars Suzanne Marrs and AnnetteRead the story …
UM Food Day Celebration Features Day of Service, Pop-Up Market, More
Events scheduled throughout October to educate and get community involved
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Food Day, a nationwide celebration that focuses on the importance of improving American diets and food policies, throughout October. Food Day events commence with a composting workshop hosted by Sustainable Oxford at 6 p.m. Monday (Oct. 3) at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Campus events kickRead the story …
UM Professors Receive NIH Grant for Breast Cancer Research
Award furthers efforts to discover disease's causes, prevention and cure
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi researchers working to find new drugs to stop the spread of breast cancer to other organs have received a major award from the National Institutes of Health to continue their studies for three years. Yu-Dong Zhou, of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Mika Jekabsons, associate professorRead the story …
Gispens Create Endowment to Support Croft Institute
Fund will provide for discretionary spending to enhance programs, opportunities
September 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though he recently retired as executive director of the Croft Institute for International Studies at the University of Mississippi, Kees Gispen’s interest in the institute will continue indefinitely. Gispen and his wife, Dr. Jean Gispen, who has been the university’s employee-health physician since 2005, worked with the UM Foundation to create theRead the story …
Symposium to Highlight Eggleston Exhibit at UM Museum
Panel discussions to examine photographer's influence and experiences
September 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss – “The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston” presented by the University of Mississippi Museum features 36 works from the fine art photographer in an exclusive exhibition of the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition, sponsored by Friends of the Museum, runs through Jan. 14, 2017. The public is invited to anRead the story …
Ole Miss Theatre Begins Season with ‘Clybourne Park’
Award-winning play and lecture series tackle issues of race, equity and neighborhood development
September 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre Arts kicks off its fall season with a performance of “Clybourne Park” at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Sept. 23) in Meek Hall Auditorium. Directed by Rory Ledbetter, “Clybourne Park” is a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play written by Bruce Norris in 2010. A social satiricalRead the story …
UM Choir Contributes to World Day of Peace
Concert singers videotaped performance, sang on live stream for global telecast
September 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As World Day of Peace was observed around the globe Wednesday (Sept. 21), the University of Mississippi Concert Singers joined their voices as part of a worldwide choral cry for peace that live-streamed on the internet. Led by Don Trott, director of choral activities, the 50-member group participated in a worldwide effortRead the story …
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Monday at UM
Observance includes film series, lectures and music
September 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will present five contemporary films from Spanish-speaking countries and conduct panel discussions and a “Latin Dancing with The Stars,” among other events, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on campus beginning Monday (Sept. 19). The second installment of the “Hispanic Heritage Series,” the featured films all have English subtitles.Read the story …