OXFORD, Miss. – The life of a map bandit will be the topic of a free lecture Monday (March 21) at the University of Mississippi when New York Times best-selling author Michael Blanding comes to campus. Blanding will discuss his latest book, “The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who MadeRead the story …
Best-Selling Author Michael Blanding to Visit UM
Lecture, book signing set for Monday evening
March 16, 2016 by
Gifted Graduates are Industry Insurance
Planned gift ensures support for UM business school faculty, staff
March 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eric Donahoe, a 35-year veteran of the insurance business, hopes his planned gift to the University of Mississippi will help students discover there’s a lot more to his profession than pushing papers. In fact, for much of his career, Donahoe himself has been a soldier of sorts, standing guard over the securityRead the story …
New Museum Collection Features Poetry and Photos
Thursday reading at gallery to feature contributing poets, photograher
March 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The newest exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museum is a collaboration of poetry and photography inspired by Langston Hughes’ award-winning poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” and the museum is hosting a special reading Thursday (March 3) to celebrate it. “Of Rivers: Photography by Young Suh, Poetry edited by Chiyuma ElliottRead the story …
University’s Arts and Culture Compel Giving
Californian Phil Swan's visits to the Oxford campus become mutually rewarding
February 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Time after time, visitors to the University of Mississippi fall in love with the hospitable personalities of its people, the beauty of the majestic Grove and historic buildings, the palpable energy that radiates from its arenas and playing fields, and the breadth of its arts and culture. It was the latter thatRead the story …
Oxford Conference for the Book Brings Variety of Authors to UM
Poets, journalists, scholars and readers coming to campus March 2-4 for free event
February 25, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, as well as first-time novelists, are part of the variety of legendary and debut writers hosted at the Oxford Conference for the Book, set for March 2-4. Poets, journalists, scholars and readers will visit the University of Mississippi for the 23rd conference. The three-day event, which is free andRead the story …
Madison Foundation Expands Support of Women’s Council Scholars
UM students will benefit from scholarships, mentoring, leadership training
February 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Impressed by the Ole Miss Women’s Council‘s mission to help students develop the life skills they need to be leaders, a Mississippi-based private charitable giving organization has increased its support of the program, providing funding for a four-year scholarship at the University of Mississippi. In 2012, the Madison Charitable Foundation, founded byRead the story …
Scholarship Honors Ole Miss Football Great
Teammates, friends and fans can help build Charlie Flowers Endowment
February 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Charlie Flowers was one of the Ole Miss greats. During his three varsity seasons as fullback under the iconic football Coach Johnny Vaught, Flowers helped lead Ole Miss to a 28-4-1 record, which included Sugar Bowl wins over Texas and LSU and a Gator Bowl victory over Florida. He was captain of the talentedRead the story …
Berryhill, Gabbert Named Bill and Jean May Mississippi Sun Scholars
Scholarship supports future journalists in honor of longtime friends of Ed and Becky Meek
February 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi journalism students are benefiting from scholarships established by Ed and Becky Meek of Oxford in honor of Bill and Jean May, former editors and publishers of the Mississippi Sun, now known as the The Charleston-Sun Sentinel. HartLee Gabbert of Gulfport and Lyndy Berryhill of Brookhaven are the 2015-16Read the story …
Ford Center, UM Theatre Offer Variety of Performances for Spring
Slate of offerings includes wide range of styles and material
February 12, 2016 by
The spring semester bring numerous theatrical performances to the University of Mississippi, at both the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and the Ole Miss Department of Theatre Arts. Tickets for all theatrical events can be purchased at the UM Box Office in the Ole Miss Student Union or online at http://fordcenter.org or http://olemissboxoffice.com. Here’s aRead the story …
Museum Hosts Valentine’s Family Day
February 9, 2016 by
The University of Mississippi Museum is helping families get into the Valentine’s Day spirit by hosting a “Quilting Cupids” Family Activity Day this weekend. This drop-in event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Feb. 13). Admission is free to all and a snack will be provided. Families and children of all ages areRead the story …