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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.
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Q&A: Why Stella on the Square Is All the Rage

HottyToddy.com's Steve Vassallo met with Cindy Kirk, co-owner of Stella, to learn more about just how this fine-dining restaurant has been wooing the town...

University Unveils Plaques as 'Significant Moment' in Its History

The University of Mississippi's Chancellor's Advisory Committee on History and Context's work culminated Friday (March 2) with a "significant moment" in the university's history:...

"Kabuki:" Much More Than a Theatrical Japanese Production

The Japanese meaning of "Kabuki" is a formal presentation that relates to theatre and the stage. The Oxford restaurant (1631 West Jackson Ave., across...

RebelTHON Fundraiser Again Exceeds Expectations

The annual RebelTHON dance marathon at the University of Mississippi exceeded all expectations from years past by raising a record-breaking $265,912.30 to aid children...

Visiting UM Professor Studying Language Development in State's Children

Thanks to a prestigious grant from an international research and innovation program, a visiting professor at the University of Mississippi is studying how children...

UM Waste-Reduction Work Leads to 'Recycler of the Year' Award

The University of Mississippi's campuswide work to reduce waste that winds up in landfills has led to the university being named "Recycler of the Year" among...

Pharmacy School Hosts Showcase for Aspiring Pharmacists

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy will host pharmacy showcases across the state this spring to educate aspiring pharmacists about the more than...

'No Two Alike' Exhibit Highlights University's Unique Collections

The University of Mississippi Libraries' Department of Archives and Special Collections collaborated with the UM Museum to host "No Two Alike," an exhibit of unusual materials from Mississippi...

UM Journalism Professor Presents Magazine Launch of the Year Award

University of Mississippi journalism professor and Magazine Innovation Center director Samir Husni represented the university earlier this month at the American Magazine Media Conference...

University Unveils Plaques as 'Significant Moment' in Its History

The University of Mississippi's Chancellor's Advisory Committee on History and Context's work culminated Friday (March 2) with a "significant moment" in the university's history:...
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