OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi junior Shruti Jaishankar of Ridgeland could have attended any college on her long application list in 2010 when she graduated from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School as a National Merit Finalist. In choosing her college destination, Jaishankar held at least two convictions: She knew she wanted to study international relationsRead the story …
National Merit Finalist Finds Croft Institute, Honors College Fill the Bill for International Career
March 26, 2013 by
UM Physicist to Explain Hows and Whys of Higgs Discovery
Scientist hopes to convey excitement of particle physics research in free public presentation
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Physicists around the world were ecstatic recently when an international team of scientists announced that they are more confident than ever that a “Higgs-like” particle discovered last summer is indeed the long-sought Higgs boson, an incredibly tiny particle that is crucial to understanding all matter in the universe.
Event Offers Free Screening of New Delta Documentary
Film focuses on problems of gay and HIV-infected people in the South
March 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The troubled lives of people struggling against prejudice, poverty and HIV infections in the Mississippi Delta and other parts of South will be explored in a new documentary, “deepsouth,” to be screened next week at the University of Mississippi.
Former Students, Colleagues Remember Longtime English Chair
Evans Harrington to be honored March 22 during Oxford Conference for the Book
March 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi community will honor revered English professor, author and civil rights activist Evans Harrington on Friday (March 22) for his life’s work during the 20th annual Oxford Conference for the Book. The event, set for 10 a.m. in the University Library’s Department of Archives and Special Collections, is freeRead the story …
March Science Cafe Focuses on Environmental Toxicology
Professor's research examines whether pharmaceuticals and chemicals are present in potentially hazardous concentrations
March 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pharmaceuticals and chemicals that may show up as environmental contaminants are examined in this month’s installment of a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. March 26 at LusaRead the story …
Books, Authors, Reading Celebrated at Oxford Conference for the Book
Former UM writers-in-residence gather for 20th anniversary
March 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For those who love getting lost in a good book, discussing the role of storytelling or hearing authors read from their latest novel, the Oxford Conference for the Book offers something for everyone. On March 21-23, the conference celebrates 20 years of bringing together writers, journalists, poets, publishers, teachers, students and literacyRead the story …
Fermilab Today: ZZ deals two pairs or four of a kind
March 15, 2013 by
While being dealt four of a kind in poker is much more rare and memorable than getting two pairs, finding either is exciting in an event at DZero. Read the story
Delta Center Provides Heritage Tour for UM, Mississippi State Students
March 14, 2013 by
CLEVELAND, Miss. — The Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University provided an introduction to the Delta’s cultural heritage for a combined group of students from Mississippi State and the University of Mississippi during their Alternative Spring Break. The students spend a week in the Delta, combining service projects with visits toRead the story …
UM Alumnus Honored as Apple Distinguished Educator
March 5, 2013 by
Daniel Whitt’s innovative use of technology in the classroom has earned him the distinction of Apple Distinguished Educator. Whitt was one of 75 educators chosen from thousands to receive the honor. The Apple award recognizes teachers in grades K-12 who incorporate its products in innovative ways inside and outside the classroom. Whitt holds a BARead the story …
Museum Exhibit Captures Faulkner’s Mythical Landscape on Film
Collection by French photographer opens with panel discussion March 5
March 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Photographs depicting the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, shot in the 1960s by former University of Mississippi faculty member Alain Desvergnes, will be on display beginning Tuesday (March 5) at the University Museum. “The University of Mississippi Museum is exceptionally pleased to present the Yoknapatawpha photographs of French photographer Alain Desvergnes, and to welcomeRead the story …