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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Star Who Filmed in Mississippi, Dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, died at 86. His Mississippi connections included filming Logan and narrating a Delta State planetarium show.

Endowments Expand Mike Overstreet’s Legacy at UM

Helen Graeber Overstreet knew how her late husband, Mike Overstreet, felt about the University of Mississippi. When she was ready to expand his legacy,...

Friends Establish Scholarship to Honor UM Women’s Council President

Christmas came early for Mary Susan Gallien-Clinton, chair of the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy. Friends of the Naples, Florida, resident surprised her...

UM International Doctoral Student Thrives in Hospitality Management

The University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences offers rich educational and research opportunities that attract students from all over the globe, including Thamsanqa "Thamsie" Jongile,...

Ole Miss Hall of Famer Credited with ‘Altering the Face of Medicine’

Dr. Max D. Cooper, of the Emory University School of Medicine, didn't become a researcher to win awards. As a pediatrician, his concern for...

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Former Continuing Education, Bruce Bellande

*The latest installment in the Ole Miss Retirees features is former continuing education, Bruce Bellande. The organization’s mission is to enable all of the university’s faculty...

How a Loss to Trump Empowers Women in a New Way

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com “ is where I was born. It’s where I took my first breath. It’s where I learned to write,” said...

Anthony Bourdain Left His Mark on Oxford’s Food Scene

By Anna Grace Usery, Talbert Toole Editor-in-Chief, Lifestyles Editor anna.grace.usery@hottytoddy.com, talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com World-renowned chef Anthony Bourdain and "Parts Unknown" crew graced Oxford with their presence in early 2014. Flash...

Charlie Adams: The Day John Grisham Called Me Back

Like a lot of folks, my wife Beth and I have been watching An Innocent Man on Netflix. It's based on the true crime...

Bonnie Brown: The “Perfect” Holiday Experience

We are all in the pursuit of perfection, especially during the holiday season. However, perfection is as elusive as that winning lottery ticket! Regardless of...

UM Educators Fostering Cuban Educational Collaboration

Six University of Mississippi faculty members were among educators from Cuba and many surrounding countries, including the United States, brought together for the recent...