Although there are no definitive chronicles on the subject, it seems safe to say that the entire history of opera had never before included the word “jiveass” — that is, until it was included in “Leaves of Greens,” an opera performed by University of Mississippi students in Oxford on Sunday morning. Read the story
Daily Journal: Ancient art in a technological age: Today’s writing classes emphasize communication skills
October 18, 2011 by
Last year, Shannon High School English teacher Victoria Ashby tried a new exercise. The eighth-year teacher wrote a five-paragraph essay about a book her class had read and asked her 16-year-old daughter to translate it. Read the story
Oxford Native’s KPMG Fellowship Renewed for Accountancy Doctorate
October 17, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi doctoral candidate Dereck Barr of Oxford has been awarded the KPMG Minority Accounting Doctoral Fellowship for the third straight year. Barr, who graduated from Oxford High School in 1997, received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from Ole Miss, in 2002 and 2004 respectively. In his thirdRead the story …
MPB: Ten Years After 9-11: How Much Safer?
September 14, 2011 by
Ten years ago, the American public by and large had no idea who Al-Qaeda was and what their hatred of the Western world propel them to do. That all changed instantly on the morning of 9-11-2001. MPB’s Sandra Knispel takes a look at how U.S.-focused terrorism has changed in the last decade. Listen to theRead the story …
WAPT: State Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Wednesday
July 5, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates will make a joint appearance on Wednesday at the University of Mississippi. Read the story.
Professor Receives National Achievement Award
June 15, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dale Flesher, professor and Arthur Andersen Alumni Lecturer in the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi, is recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Longtime Accountancy Professor Dale Flesher Chosen for Distinguished Research Award
May 14, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During 34 years at the University of Mississippi, Dale Flesher has spent his fair share of time in the classroom teaching accounting principles and mentoring students. He also has carved out a legacy of research and writing, which includes some 50 books and more than 300 articles published in over 100 differentRead the story …
Psychology Major Credits UM Honors College With Giving Her Confidence for Harvard
May 12, 2011 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Christin Nicole Gates chose the University of Mississippi because she wanted to participate in the full college experience: being challenged academically, having a sense of community and being around a diverse group of students. Four years at UM have given her all that and more, said Gates, who graduates Saturday (May 14) withRead the story …
Alumnus brings industry knowledge to petroleum geology classroom
May 2, 2011 by
For many graduates, giving back to their alma mater generally involves little more than writing a check or arranging to fund a pledge with a credit card. But UM engineering graduate Walter Guidroz decided to go further, offering his time and professional experiences to better prepare future graduates for the job market. Guidroz, who earnedRead the story …