Preparing for Historic Presidential Debate Brings Many Opportunities, A Few Challenges

OXFORD, Miss. - With a presidential debate little more than a month away, this fall semester is more exciting and busier than usual at the University of Mississippi.

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Letters Provide Insight into Faulkner's Creative Process for 'A Fable'

OXFORD, Miss. - A significant addition to the William Faulkner Collection at the University of Mississippi was announced Wednesday evening on the grounds of the Nobel laureate's home, Rowan Oak, during the 35th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference.

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Southern Studies Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series Kicks Off Sept. 3

OXFORD, Miss. - This fall's lineup of Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture programs at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture explores new and interesting facets of Southern life beginning Sept. 3, plus a separate series on environmental issues.

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Dr. Daniel W. Jones to Address Health Care Disparities in the U.S.

OXFORD, Miss. - As the 2008 presidential election nears, health care issues continue to be high among voters' concerns. These issues are to be addressed during the lecture "2008 Presidential Campaign and Health Care" Aug. 28 at the University of Mississippi.

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THREE DAYS FROM FREEDOM: Mississippi Innocence Project Contributes to Exonerations

Levon Brooks was exonerated of a murder conviction in March in the Noxubee County Courthouse after 18 years wrongfully imprisoned. UM photo by Joe York.

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Grand Opening Celebration Planned Aug. 29 for Inn at Ole Miss Expansion

OXFORD, Miss. - The chaos of construction and expansion surrounding the Inn at Ole Miss ceases to make way for dinner and dancing Aug. 29, as participants celebrate the dedication of the newly expanded luxury hotel.

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Former National Academies' Committee Chairman Norman Augustine to Discuss Global Job Market at UM Sept. 3

OXFORD, Miss. - Three years ago, Norman R. Augustine chaired a National Academies' committee addressing America's response to the challenges of globalization and increased competitiveness in the science and technology enterprise. At the request of Congress, the committee - which included university presidents, Nobel Prize winners, CEOs and former presidential…

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