OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum will host “On the Silk Road” Family Activity Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Feb. 11). The free event is based on the new photography exhibit “Dunhuang through the Lens of James and Lucy Lo.” Children of all ages and their families are invited to celebrateRead the story …
Ford Center Hosts ‘Murder on the Nile’ on Valentine’s Day
Production honors Agatha Christie's staging of classic whodunit
February 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An evening of deceit, intrigue and murder is in store for audiences Feb. 14 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts when Aquila Theatre brings its production of mystery writer Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” to the University of Mississippi. The 7:30 p.m. performance is Christie’s own stagingRead the story …
University to Host Open House for 2017 K-12 Summer Camp Options
Locals invited to stop by Feb. 7 for info about variety of academic summer programs available
February 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Summer activities for school-age children are a hot topic this time of year as parents look to secure spots and decide on the best camp options for their children. Local parents can get a head start on planning a fun academic experience for their children this summer when the University of MississippiRead the story …
Randalls Establish Endowment for AICPA Collection
Fund will help UM to preserve materials and make them available online
January 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Randall loves the University of Mississippi. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Ole Miss in 1971 and after retiring from Entergy as vice president and general auditor, Randall wanted to give back to his alma mater. Randall and his wife, Kathy, of New Orleans, have created the Lee andRead the story …
UM Communiversity Classes Offer Variety of Enrichment Activities
Several new options this spring to include Latin dancing and sushi making
January 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Trying something new this spring might be the spark that energizes you for the new year, and the University of Mississippi Communiversity program has a great lineup of classes ready to help you explore new subjects and hobbies. A full slate of enrichment course opportunities are scheduled this spring to help participantsRead the story …
Texas Couple Looks to Expand UM Student Recruiting
Crosswells underwrite student recruiter position for Lone Star State
January 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a recent $400,000 gift to the University of Mississippi, Allen and Leah Crosswell of Houston, Texas, have provided the means to hire and support a new recruiter whose goal will be to get more high-achieving Texas students to choose Ole Miss for college. Crosswell, a 1989 graduate of the UM SchoolRead the story …
Alumnus Plans Ahead to Spur Growth, Improvement at UM
Whitehead's gift will support generations of student-athletes
January 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Tampa Bay Ole Miss Club was fairly inactive when University of Mississippi alumnus Greg Whitehead became president two years ago. Today, with 121 active Alumni Association members, the Florida club is thriving. “The Ole Miss Alumni Association has had a club in the Tampa Bay area for several years, but itRead the story …
UM Museum Opens Photography Exhibit of Buddhist Caves
Images from China illustrate artistic and architectural achievements
January 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Photographs of the intricately painted Mogao and Yulin Caves in Dunhuang, China are on exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museum. “Dunhuang through the Lens of James and Lucy Lo” features photographs taken of the caves by the Los in the 1940s. The nearly 500 caves containing artwork are in the northwesternRead the story …
J.D. Williams Library Celebrates State Bicentennial with Exhibit
Observance also includes lectures, video series and more
January 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Archives and Special Collections in the University of Mississippi‘s J.D. Williams Library will celebrate a historic anniversary of the state with the exhibit “Mississippi: 200 Years of Statehood.” Mississippi was admitted as the 20th state on Dec. 10, 1817. The library will commemorate that recognition with an ongoing exhibit focusingRead the story …
Schools Look to DeSoto Writing Center for Insight
Faculty and staff offer advice, resources for development of middle and high school centers
January 5, 2017 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – As director of the Writing Center at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven, Jeanine Rauch sees the value of honing writing skills early. “Ultimately, writing is clear thinking,” said Rauch, an instructor in the university’s Department of Writing and Rhetoric. “When students are confident in their own writing, the writing processRead the story …