The Oxford Police Department headquarters has become too crowded and outdated for modern-day use, and has been hoping to relocate its headquarters to the Oxford Elementary School campus. OPD Captain Hildon Sessums believes this overcrowding situation is a representation of growing pains throughout Oxford. Although he appreciates the growth of the city, he said there […]
The Meek School of Journalism and New Media is partnering with Ethiopian Airlines to launch an online integrated marketing communications graduate degree program for employees of the airline group. The new partnership between the airline group and the Ethiopian Aviation Academy could also offer training programs that would teach academy members how to effectively market […]
Graduate student Julie LaBerge has partnered with The Pantry and local churches in Oxford to create the first annual Food for Oxford drive. This summer, Food for Oxford will combat food waste to accommodate The Pantry’s annual summer drought by teaming up with off-campus student living complexes. The three complexes serving as drop-off locations for […]
Author, professor and Oxford native Gloria Burgess will discuss her latest book “Pass It On!,” which shares the true story of her father Earnest McEwen Jr. and his life-changing relationship with William Faulkner, at Off Square Books on Saturday. The acclaimed writer funded her father’s dream of going to college. The idea to write this […]
The university’s Mr. and Miss Ole Miss, Tucker Fox and Savannah Smith, are using their platform on campus and partnership with the senior class to raise awareness for the William Magee Center for Wellness Education. The center is set to open in September of this year, honoring the memory of William Magee, a former student […]
Students and alumni shared their experiences as minority students at a predominantly white institution and why they chose to further their education at the “Real Talk, Day of Dialouge” panel Friday afternoon in the Triplett Alumni Center. The panel consisted of senior integrated communications marketing major Zacchaeus McEwen, senior public policy and philosophy major Malik […]
On Thursday, the university will host a financial education event featuring nationally known financial literacy coach Eric Smith. In the past, Smith has helped NBA athletes learn how to handle their finances. All students are invited to attend the event in Lamar Hall from 4 to 5 p.m. to learn how to set a budget, […]
Standout pieces from African-American directors and filmmakers are making their debut in this year’s Oxford Film Festival. Two of this year’s filmmakers, Andre Hill and Astin Rocks, both showcase their different approaches when it comes to telling their stories in film. Hill’s “Trust and Believe” is premiering in the music video category, while Rocks’ visual […]
The Ford Center will be alive with the “sound of music” on tonight when the historical musical will visit Oxford as part of its national tour. The sold-out show will tell the story of the von Trapp family. “The Sound of Music” most notably includes music by Richard Rogers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. […]
A dose of Cuban culture is headed to Oxford as Ole Miss welcomes the Malpaso Dance Company to campus. During their visit, members of the dance company will speak and participate in various events around campus and in the community. The dance company’s residency began Sunday with a potluck welcome and presentation by Spanish artistic […]
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