Millsaps planning week long workshops on Welty Jun 17, 2008
Roughly 100 teachers from 19 states will be a Millsaps College next month for two workshops dedicated to Eudora Welty. I hope encountering Eudora Weltys world will excite participants and suggest new ways of approaching Weltys fiction, Suzanne Marrs, Millsaps Welty Foundation Scholar-in-Residence and Welty biographer, said in a university release. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Beware of data thieves: Information can be easy prey for hackers Jun 17, 2008
Public and private institutions are at risk of security breaches, too, including Millsaps College, where "we have a lot of problems with spam on our campus," said Autumn Calhoun, whose job is to provide computer technical support for faculty, staff and students ... " These are things people probably already know, said Cody Mahaffey, 22, of Jackson, who graduated in May from Millsaps College and works as a financial analyst for Cellular South. "I don't believe it's an awareness issue. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame To Induct CC legends Carle & Berglund Jun 12, 2008
CC, known for its single-wing offense under Carle, served as host of a first-round contest, dropping a 28-21 decision to Millsaps College at Washburn Field. A native of North St. Paul, Minn. (Wcha.com)
Obituaries 6-10-08 Jun 10, 2008
After her service in the Navy, she graduated from Millsaps College and began a long teaching career that spanned more than 45 years. She began her career in Drew, Mississippi, then moved to Pensacola, Florida. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Saints DE McCray: Oh, what a rush! Jun 8, 2008
The Saints will wrap up their offseason program this week with four more OTA practices before breaking for the summer, then reconvening at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. for training camp in late July. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Saints, Millsaps embrace Season 3 Jun 6, 2008
Nothing has been announced officially yet, but all signs point to the New Orleans Saints returning to Millsaps College to train next month. Drive by the practice fields at West and Woodrow Wilson, you can see work being done on the fields. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Saints looking for something 'special' Jun 1, 2008
Saints wide receiver Lance Moore sprints past cornerback Anwar Phillips (36) during drills during an afternoon summer practice at Millsaps College during training camp in 2007. It s definitely something I ve got to put on myself, Moore said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Welty's house, garden are Jackson treasures May 29, 2008
The Welty House, in conjunction with Millsaps College, will host a National Endowment for the Humanities Landmark Workshop, "Eudora Welty's Secret Sharer: The Outside World and the Writer's Imagination," July 6-11 and July 20-25. Teachers from across the United States will come to Jackson to discover how Welty's experiences influenced her fiction. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lulay signs with Saints May 15, 2008
Lulay says he will attend another mini-camp at the end of this month before he participates in the team s July training camp at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. He is one of two former Big Sky Conference players on the roster, along with former Portland State fullback Sobomehin Olaniyi. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Democrat Wins Miss. Congressional Race May 14, 2008
Longtime Mississippi political observer Robert McElvaine, chairman of the history department at Millsaps College in Jackson, said the April 22 election shook up widely held assumptions that Republicans were unbeatable in north Mississippi. "It was kind of startling that the Democrat was able to come within a few hundred votes of winning," McElvaine said. (CBS News)
Graduating | Job hunt May 11, 2008
Ryan Zagone, a Millsaps College double major in economics and business, completed 13 applications and landed an analyst position with the American Bankers Association in Washington. He said he was surprised, when attending smaller job fairs in Mississippi, at the number of local companies hiring. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Judge to law school graduates: Don't take short cuts in profession May 10, 2008
Millsaps College, 9:30 a.m. next to A. Boyd Campbell College Center. Delta State University, 10 a.m., Walter Sillers Coliseum. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Harbin Clinic care comes to Hutcheson cancer patients May 8, 2008
Dr. Abdou received his medical doctorate degree from St. George s University School of Medicine in West Indies, following the completion of his undergraduate studies at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at The Ohio State University, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Panhandlers: Plight vs. ploy Apr 18, 2008
" Terrel Sugar, a 22-year-old biology major at Millsaps College in Jackson, calls it a "difficult situation" any time someone approaches her for money. "Usually, I feel a little better if they're asking for a specific need - gas or food instead of cash. And it's hard to know who really needs help or who is simply trying to buy a bottle of booze," Sugar says. "It's sad that we can't be more trusting. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Saints open NFL season at home Apr 16, 2008
Reggie Bush catches a pass during the New Orleans Saints' training camp at Millsaps College before the start of the 2007 season. The Saints' Sept. 7 opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be a home game. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Anne M. Magee Apr 11, 2008
Anne graduated from Leland High School in 1953 and attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. She lived in numerous states throughout her adult life including Wyoming, New Jersey, and Ohio. (Madison County Record, AL)
Q & A with SFA Offensive Coordinator Shannon Dawson Apr 11, 2008
NACOGDOCHES - Q: You were involved in one of the most memorable games in college football this past season at Millsaps College. the infamous game against Trinity that ended on the play with 15 laterals. (Sfajacks.com)
'Change' campaigns: Can they deliver? Apr 10, 2008
"Inspiring speeches are the critical first step in bringing about change because you have to get people motivated," says Robert McElvaine, a presidential historian at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. "But, of course, you then need to get things through Congress.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Ozborn maintains passion for practice Apr 10, 2008
Dr. Ozborn, a native of Union, finished his undergraduate studies at Millsaps College in Jackson and earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He first came to Eupora in 1965 to begin his medical practice. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
MUW writers take first place in MS Press contest Apr 6, 2008
The Spectator competed against the University of Southern Mississippi, Jackson State University, Delta State and Millsaps College in the senior college division. The awards were given out in Jackson on March 27. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
More funnies with John Read Apr 2, 2008
She will soon be attending Millsaps College and studying English. Read said Jimmy Johnson, who draws Arlo , lives in Pass Christian, and Mark Pett, the cartoonist for Lucky Cow, lives in Indianola. (The Clarion-Ledger)
UMHB Men's Basketball Team Finishes Season Ranked 17th Mar 26, 2008
National champion Washington University is the consensus #1 pick in the poll, and Millsaps College, who ended the Crus season with a 57-56 defeat in the second round of the NCAA Division III National Championships, finished at #6 in the country in the poll. The UMHB men won their first American Southwest Conference Championship this season and finished the year with a 26-4 overall record. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mexican standout adds fuel to Fire with Mapp still local attraction Mar 22, 2008
"Obviously this is the hometown of Justin Mapp and he's got quite a bit of history," said Fire midfielder Logan Pause before a practice at Millsaps College earlier this week. "(But) I'm sure when Cuauhtmoc joins up, there'll be quite a bit of Club America fans that will come out.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Millsaps' season comes to end with loss in D-3 Elite Eight Mar 16, 2008
ST. LOUIS Host Washington University overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Millsaps College 57-46 tonight and end the Majors dreams of an NCAA Division III Final Four appearance. Washington (23-6) used a 17-0 run to open the second half and take control of the game. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Millsaps now 1 win from Division III Final Four Mar 15, 2008
ST. LOUIS Millsaps College of Jackson is one win away from playing in the NCAA men's Division III Final Four. The Majors reached the Elite Eight tonight with an 82-73 victory over St. Mary's College of Maryland. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mississippi relishes chance to play part in nomination Mar 10, 2008
In what she said was her 63rd campaign appearance at a college, Chelsea Clinton held an hour-long question-and-answer session with about 300 people Sunday afternoon at Millsaps College here. "I passionately believe in my mom," she told an enthusiastic crowd in a sun-dappled commons area. (USA Today)
Three corners of Golden Triangle represented in Miss. Business Journal's ‘Top 40 Under 40' Mar 9, 2008
A graduate of Millsaps College, Easterling, 34, earned a jurisprudence degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Having joined her current firm in 1998, she is responsible for general civil practice in state and federal courts in Mississippi, with an emphasis on domestic relations, workers' compensation and administrative law matters. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
The Week Ahead Mar 9, 2008
Today, Chelsea Clinton will be in Jackson to campaign for her mother at Millsaps College. She will appear at 2:15 p.m. in the Millsaps Bowl campus center. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Chelsea Clinton to visit Millsaps Mar 9, 2008
Chelsea Clinton will hold an "Our Voice, Our Future" event at Millsaps College beginning at 2 p.m.. At 4 p.m., she heads to a Young Professional Event at Sal and Mookies restaurant on Taylor street. (The Clarion-Ledger)
UMHB Men Advance Mar 8, 2008
The Cru now advances to the second round to face either tournament host Millsaps College or Maryville (TN) College tomorrow night. That game will start at 7:00 PM with a berth in the Sweet 16 on the line. (KWTX.com, TX)
Crusaders Ready For NCAA Tournament Play Mar 7, 2008
The winner of that game will advance to take on either Millsaps College or Maryville (TN) College in a 7:00 PM start on Saturday with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. All of those games will be played at the Hangar Dome on the campus of Millsaps College. (KWTX.com, TX)
Primary election this Tuesday Mar 5, 2008
He is a graduate of Millsaps College. He is the chief financial officer and managing partner of Mississippi Order Buyers, Inc., and is a Pickens town alderman. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Millsaps lecture to feature talk on Indian culture Mar 3, 2008
Author and professor Kirin Narayan will speak at the second annual lectureship on Indian Religion and Culture today in the Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall on the campus of Millsaps College. Narayan, professor of anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss "How Family Stories Carry Identity: A View from India.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Saints raise ticket prices Mar 1, 2008
The Saints practice during their training camp at Millsaps College in Jackson in this Aug. 13, 2007, file photo. More Sports headlines. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Local bookstore can help price book collection Feb 21, 2008
Some of the newspapers date back to 1939 from Millsaps College ... Regarding the newspapers from Millsaps College, archivist Debra McIntosh can help you there. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dowdy Doing Well For Millsaps College Feb 19, 2008
Beauregard Daily News. Tuesday, February 19, 2008. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Noel presents photography exhibit Feb. 19 Feb 7, 2008
Noel, who holds a bachelor of arts in studio art from Millsaps College, will stage the exhibit "An Eye to the World," opening Feb. 19 at the Clinton public library. She said she chose the Clinton library for her first show because "everything good starts at home.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bribery scandal impact historic Feb 3, 2008
Mississippi has had its share of scandals over the years, said Charles Sallis, professor emeritus of history at Millsaps College. "We have more churches per capita than any other state and yet we have this strain of malfeasance," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tagert tapped to head Tenn-Tom Water Development Authority Jan 31, 2008
A member of Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, Tagert is a graduate of Millsaps College, with two master's degrees from Mississippi State University. Before serving as director of the state's Bureau of Plant Industry, he worked as a special projects officer and lobbyist for the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce in Jackson and Starkville. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Lady Jags make North semis with long goals in each half Jan 30, 2008
"We got them earlier in the year. They got us tonight when it mattered," said Clinton coach Thomas Bobo, whose team lost to Madison Central 1-0 in the opening round of last year's playoffs at Millsaps College. "They certainly deserved the victory. They played much better then we did.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Consolidation: City/county services overlap Jan 28, 2008
Now, Millsaps College students under business professor Bill Brister plan to conduct a feasibility study on consolidating the Sheriff's Department and the Jackson Police Department. Ward 1 City Councilman Jeff Weill approached Howard McMillan, dean of the Else School of Management at Millsaps, about analyzing any cost savings from combining the departments. (The Clarion-Ledger)
JPS to hold college financial aid fair Jan 27, 2008
Representatives from universities and colleges will be present, including Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Mississippi, the University of Southern Mississippi, Belhaven College, Millsaps College, Tougaloo College, Hinds Community College and Antonelli College. ESF representatives will discuss financial aid and scholarships. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Women's conference to be held in Jackson Jan 25, 2008
Special to The Clinton News January 25, 2008. The Feb. 1 "Living Out Loud" conference in Jackson will target the emotional, spiritual and physical health of women. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chamber Event Set Thursday Jan 24, 2008
Olson has 20 years of teaching experience with a majority of her career spent at Millsaps College where she was a tenured professor in both the undergraduate and MBA programs. In addition to academics, Olson has been involved in the construction industry for 16 years. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Students to look at law-enforcement merger Jan 21, 2008
Millsaps College business students and their professor plan to conduct a feasibility study this semester on consolidating the Hinds County Sheriff's Department and Jackson police ... At the request of Jackson City Councilman Jeff Weill, a team of Millsaps College business students and their professor are planning over the course of the semester to study whether consolidating the Jackson Police and Hinds County Sheriffs departments would save the two law enforcement entities money. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Complete schedule of MLK events Jan 21, 2008
8 a.m.: Tougaloo College and Millsaps College combine for a prayer breakfast at Tougaloo's Kroger Gymnasium; 7 p.m. commemorative celebration and candlelight vigil at Tougaloo's Woodworth Chapel. 9:30 a.m.: Mentor breakfast, Student Union Ballroom at the University of Mississippi featuring Donald Cole, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Universities: Private dollars vital to growth Jan 19, 2008
Mississippi College has $52 million toward its goal of $65 million for its "Growing the Vision" campaign while Millsaps College has raised $95 million toward its goal of $160 million in its "Legacy" campaign. Public universities have four primary sources of income - state appropriations, student tuition and fees, private endowments and research grants. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Harper Realigns Football Staff Jan 17, 2008
Dawson is the 'Jacks' offensive coordinator, after a very successful stint at Millsaps College. He will also coach the 'Jacks' signal callers. (Sfajacks.com)
Celebrating Jewish films Jan 11, 2008
The festival will continue Jan. 19 at Millsaps College in Jackson with a screening of the Brazilian Film Academy Awards winner Olga, which tells the true life story of German-Jewish Communist activist Olga Benario Prestes ... Millsaps College religious studies department chairman James Bowley said the most engaging part of the documentary is its personal dimension ... Where: Screenings held at the Mississippi Museum of Art Trustmark Grand Hall, 380 Lamar St., Jackson, and Millsaps College, 1701... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reader searching for Gingerbread House vendor Jan 9, 2008
From the mailbag: Nola Gibson, director of enrichment and special projects at Millsaps College, writes that the school's Community Enrichment Series is offering a class on how to sell on eBay from 10 a.m. to noon on three Saturdays, Jan. 26-Feb. 9. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Harper Adds Four to Coaching Staff Jan 8, 2008
Dawson is a six-year college coaching veteran who has made stops at Wingate, Southeastern Louisiana, New Mexico State and most recently Millsaps College, where he has served as the offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. During his two seasons at Millsaps, Dawson was the architect of an offense that produced a 15-5. (Sfajacks.com)
Educators real 'heroes' to many Dec 22, 2007
But, every bit as much the hero - if not more - was my first grade teacher, Mrs. Arnold, as were my professors at Millsaps College, and as are my friends Penny and Jewell-Faye who teach elementary school. Katrina Jameson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former state high court justice named circuit judge Dec 20, 2007
Roberts graduated from Millsaps College with a bachelors degree and earned a masters degree at Mississippi State University. He received a law degree from the University of Mississippi and completed the General Jurisdiction Course at the National Judicial College at the University of Nevada-Reno. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mississippi briefs Dec 18, 2007
Millsaps College will host an Advanced Placement Institute from July 13-18. Workshops will be offered in biology, English literature and composition, calculus AB, economics, chemistry, world history and U.S. history, pre-AP English and mathematics. (The Clarion-Ledger)
School board: Community, not politics, priority Dec 14, 2007
Melton says Watkins is not doing enough to improve JPS truancy (though 95 percent of JPS students attend school each day, officials say), and he's pushing to have Millsaps College professor Bill Brister replace Jonathan Larkin, whose term expired March 1, 2006. Not to in any way impugn any board member, or Brister, who by all accounts is a grand candidate, but this all smacks too much of politics - by that, one individual, Melton, trying to control the board. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Helping yourself key to sisters' work Dec 14, 2007
The students have come from Millsaps College in Jackson, Vanderbilt University and the University of Miami. One high school group arrived from Portland, Maine. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Top 10 Sports Moments of 2007 Dec 12, 2007
But we may never again see a moment quite like Trinity University's winning touchdown against Millsaps College of Mississippi. Down 24-22 on the final snap of the game, Trinity threw a forward pass, then tossed 15 laterals yes, 15 before scoring. (Time.com)
Watching the league: Saints in tune to Sunday's NFL schedule Dec 10, 2007
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jon Stinchcomb, left, blocks defensive tackle Brandon Villarreal, right, during morning practice Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at their football training camp at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. One thing he won t do, though, is pull out the Algebra book and figure out mathematically what needs to happen for New Orleans to gain a leg up in the NFC Wild Card race. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Recreation Calendar Dec 9, 2007
Millsaps College Holiday Clinic: Dec. 27-29. 9 a.m.-noon. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New board picks familiar face Dec 6, 2007
Education: Master's in public health, Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health; medical degree, University of Mississippi medical school; bachelor's degree, Millsaps College. Experience: professor of medicine, chairman of the department of preventive medicine, UMC; senior adviser to director for health promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; state health officer, 1993-2002; state epidemiologist, 1985-93. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Take U.S. Savings Bond to bank, ask for assistance Dec 4, 2007
From the mailbag: The Mississippi Puppetry Guild presents its performance of Peter and the Wolf at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday and Dec. 12 and 14 at the Christian Center Auditorium at Millsaps College. Tickets are $6 with special prices for groups. (The Clarion-Ledger)
French new AJHS choral leader Nov 30, 2007
The board also approved a field trip to the Museum of Natural Science and to Millsaps College for the third and fourth grade on Dec. 12. Barrett also presented several points of interest, including Brookhaven High School economics teacher Krista Russell, who took two students to the Thad Cochran Forum in Jackson recently. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Year of 'Dialogue on Race' continues Nov 26, 2007
The concert, titled "The Welcome Table: A Seasonal Concert," is scheduled Friday at Millsaps College ... A Personal Journey'The institute also co-sponsored "Reconciliation: A Personal Journey" with the Jackson Free Press at Millsaps College. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Admired Methodist minister dies Nov 25, 2007
In his youth, he graduated a with a Bachelor of Arts from Millsaps College and a Master of Divinity from Emory University before serving as an associate pastor at First United Methodist Church of Gulfport. From there, he spread his work around various parishes, holding pastorates in Yazoo county, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Hattiesburg and, finally, Columbus. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Concert at Millsaps to celebrate holiday season Nov 21, 2007
The William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation will hold a concert at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Academic Complex Recital Hall at Millsaps College. The program, called The Welcome Table: A Seasonal Concert, celebrates the holiday season, featuring music from Hebrew, Indian, Islamic, Kwanzaa and Christian traditions. (The Clarion-Ledger)