MSU, MC make the best buy list Aug 7, 2009
Millsaps College came in at No. 39 on the expanded list of best college buys. Berea College in Kentucky was the No. 1 school featured. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Stroud played for keeps Jul 31, 2009
" After graduating from Ole Miss, Stroud played a season for the NBA's Houston Rockets and then for a year in Spain. After his playing days were over, he entered into a successful college coaching career that included a 13-year stint as the men's coach at Millsaps College from 1990 to 2003. His 203 wins are the most in the program's history and he led the Majors to three Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and three Division III NCAA Tournaments in 1995, 1996 and 2001. "It was... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Excited Payton has sense of urgency Jul 31, 2009
Our NFL quarterback had just completed his first practice as a Saint at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. when someone asked him for an opinion on the folks behind the ropes. (Nola.com -- Sports)
BA starts practice Monday Jul 28, 2009
On Wednesday, the Colonels will practice that afternoon through Saturday at Millsaps College in Jackson. Canton Academy will join in the joint practice sessions. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Division champs Jul 24, 2009
Academics or the New Orleans Jesters at 7 p.m. Saturday at Millsaps College in Jackson ... Academics or the New Orleans Jesters at 7 p.m. Saturday at Millsaps College in Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Music touched by some local heavy-hitters Jul 23, 2009
Downs first tinkered with music as an undergraduate at Millsaps College back home in Mississippi, but says he didn't "get serious" until he teamed up with Edwards, who previously played with Tonks in Barbara Cue and Durham in White Buffalo. "Things got exponentially more serious when I got with Crumpy," Downs says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Brees ready to get camp at home underway Jul 22, 2009
Brees admitted that the players are happy to be back home after the past three grueling summers at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. But he said they're even more thrilled to be back on an even playing field with the rest of the NFL's 31 teams after missing the playoffs the past two years. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jesters advance to playoffs Jul 20, 2009
With the victory, the Jesters finished third in the Southeast Division and will play the Bradenton Academics at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. at 7 p.m. on Friday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
3 arrested in Millsaps student death Jul 13, 2009
Malin's mother says her son had graduated with honors from Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia and attended Millsaps College in Mississippi. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Metro-area hotels focus on makeovers Jul 9, 2009
Sturdivant said work on both Cabot hotels - the other is near Millsaps College on North State Street - sought to combine high-tech amenities and "green" design elements like double-paned and tinted windows with traditional touches like drawings of old-style lodges that hang in the rooms. "We wanted that warmth of a lodge ... but with flat-screen TVs in all the rooms and behind the bar," Sturdivant said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Robert McNamara, Vietnam War's anguished architect, dies Jul 7, 2009
A year before leaving the Pentagon, Mr. McNamara delivered an address at Millsaps College, in Mississippi, which offered a particularly revealing statement of both the limitations and sweep of his worldview. However inadvertently, it also went a long way toward explaining why he met with such impressive success and notable failure during his career. (Boston Globe)
Edgard's Juan Joseph traded to Saskatchewan Jun 2, 2009
Joseph, 21, threw 32 touchdown passes in his last season as QB at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. Joseph becomes the fourth quarterback on Saskatchewan's roster, joining returnees Darian Durant, Steven Jyles and Dalton Bell. (L Observateur, LA)
Millsaps to launch lacrosse program May 20, 2009
Millsaps College will begin mens and womens lacrosse programs in the 2010-11 school year, the school announced Tuesday. Millsaps College is widely recognized for our strong tradition of successful scholar-athletes, said Millsaps President Frances Lucas. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lincoln Historian David Herbert Donald Dies May 20, 2009
He majored in history and sociology at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. After graduation, Donald hitchhiked to Indianola, Miss. (CBS News -- US)
David Herbert Donald; noted historian won two Pulitzers May 20, 2009
He attended Holmes Junior College, in Goodman, and graduated from Millsaps College, in Jackson, Miss. in 1941. (Boston Globe)
Miss. Jamboree a showcase for top talent May 20, 2009
On Saturday at the Super Jamboree Showcase on the campus of Millsaps College, 12 high school teams closed out their spring practices with live game settings that featured some elite, highly-touted prospects and some prospects that were still unknowns. One of the most highly-anticipated performances of the day came from two-sport star Demarco Cox. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Warhawks knock out Knights May 19, 2009
Wisconsin-Whitewater (29-18) added a 10-4 win over Millsaps College later in the day to advance to the regional finals today against top-seeded Carthage College (36-5). Wis. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
CARTHAGE BASEBALL: Red Men a win away from NCAA regional title May 18, 2009
Whitewater (29-18) kept its title hopes alive by defeating Wartburg College 8-3 and No. 12 Millsaps College 10-4. The Warhawks are coached by John Vodenlich, who attended Case High School. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Millsaps baseball season ends May 18, 2009
MOLINE, ILL. Fourth-seeded Wisconsin-Whitewater eliminated 12th-ranked and second-seeded Millsaps College 10-4 today in the NCAA Central Regional at Swanson/Brunner Field. Outhit for a fourth time in four days, the Majors took a 1-0 lead into the fifth inning before the Warhawk bats strung together six unanswered runs over the fifth and sixth frames to take a commanding 6-1 cushion. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. native a Service to America award finalist May 18, 2009
He graduated a year early and earned a degree in biology at Millsaps College in Jackson and eventually received a Ph. D. in microbiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (The Clarion-Ledger)
International portfolio May 15, 2009
Singh received both her bachelor s and master s degrees from the University of Allahabad in India, an MBA from Millsaps College and a doctorate in business administration from Southern Illinois University. Q. Why St. Mary s. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Knights ride momentum into NCAA regional May 14, 2009
"The fifth-seeded Knights (27-18) planned to repeat their inspired performance today at 3:30 p.m. versus No. 2 seed Millsaps College in an opening-round NCAA Division III regional game in Moline, Ill. The 32-8 Millsaps Majors, of Jackson, Miss., were briefly ranked No. 1 nationally in mid-April and are led by sluggers Will Hawkins and Hunter Owen, who have combined for 24 home runs this season.After knocking off Coe and its bitter rival, Luther twice last Saturday, Wartburg has finally begun to... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Payback time for new grads May 11, 2009
Sarah Kocher, a student in the master's of business administration program at Millsaps College said she has "no idea" how much debt she will have when she graduates from the one-year program this month ... Millsaps College: $21,495. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Longtime Millsaps VP to leave for Va. post May 2, 2009
Richard Smith, long-time vice president and dean at Millsaps College, has accepted a position as vice president and dean of Roanoke College in Salem, Va ... While we are looking forward to this new adventure in our lives, we are sad to leave our respective institutions of St. Andrews and Millsaps College because these communities are indeed special places, Colleen Smith wrote in a letter to her colleagues at St. Andrews, according to the news release. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Young woman's talents help others Apr 19, 2009
Now, as a sophomore early education major at Millsaps College, she spends her afternoons working for Stewpot's after-school program tutoring children from the inner-city. Caroline Ellender, director of children's services at Stewpot, said the "laid back" Starrett is perfectly suited for working with children in the program, most of whom come from families at or below the poverty level. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tough times for college grads as job hunt more difficult Apr 19, 2009
But the Millsaps College senior is set to encounter an unpredictable job market seen by few prior generations of students ... Tonya Nations is director of Millsaps College's Career Center, which works to make students aware of employment options. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lemieux signs with Millsaps College Apr 12, 2009
Last Updated on Saturday, Apr 11, 2009 - 11:23:47 pm CDT. Its a very laid back place but at the same time its very challenging, said Lemieux. (New Iberia, LA)
100th birthday bash: Eudora Welty fans ready to party Apr 5, 2009
"One of the reasons we can celebrate Eudora so fully is that she was a tremendous person," said Suzanne Marrs, Welty friend, biographer and scholar at Millsaps College ... Millsaps College hosts a joint meeting of the Southern Literary Festival and Eudora Welty Society, with readings by such prominent authors as Elizabeth Spencer, Ann Patchett and Richard Ford open to the public. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Morton Chamber holds annual Women’s Luncheon Apr 2, 2009
Debbie received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi in 1997, a B.S. degree in Pharmacy in 1982, and a B.S. in Psychology from Millsaps College in 1978. At UMMC, Debbie s clinical practice is in the Hypertension Clinic where she serves as preceptor for approximately 25 pharmacy and medical students and residents on ambulatory and clinical research rotations each year. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Saints moving training camp back to Metairie Apr 1, 2009
New Orleans Saints linebacker Mark Simoneau, left, tackles running back Pierre Thomas (23) during the afternoon practice session at the Saints football training camp at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss ... Since 2006, the team has held training camp at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Saints to train at home this summer Apr 1, 2009
Saints owner Tom Benson said the team has a state-of-the-art facility and sees no reason to leave it to train at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. where the team has worked out the past three summers. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Saints to train at home in Metairie this summer Apr 1, 2009
That ends a stint at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss ... "The fans in New Orleans and in our entire region from Baton Rouge to Lake Charles and from Biloxi to Pensacola will have the ability to come out and watch our team get ready for what will be a very exciting season,'' team owner Tom Benson said in a statement. "We are committed to our region and although Millsaps College was a great partner, we remain committed to doing our part to strengthen our state, our city and I believe this is... (ESPN -- Football News)
Expert: Recession a time to prosper Apr 1, 2009
Moore stalked the stage at Millsaps College and frequently ventured through the small sea of tables as he made his points ... John Moore, former marketing executive for Starbucks and Whole Foods Market, tells Millsaps College business students Tuesday about how companies can endure and even prosper during tough times. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Saints will skip Mississippi to hold camp at home Apr 1, 2009
The Saints have held their past three training camps at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. General manager Mickey Loomis says the decision to stay home was based on shifting "dynamics and economics.'' More NFL Latest NFL News NFL Truth & Rumors Latest News SI Writers SI Photos Featured Stories Covers Latest Issue: 03.30.09 | | | Copyright ? 2009 Time Inc.A Time Warner Company.All Rights Reserved. underwhich this service is provided to you.Read our .. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Jackson's Favorite Daughter Mar 29, 2009
Millsaps College, 1701 N. State St. ... Located on Millsaps College campus near the Eudora Welty House Museum. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
A Southeastern travel special Mar 28, 2009
Plan a visit to coincide with the Southern Literary Festival at Jackson s Millsaps College in mid-April. The college collaborated with the Eudora Welty Foundation, Eudora Welty Society, Mississippi Museum of Art and Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to commemorate Welty s centennial. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Competitive quiz tests financial literacy Mar 26, 2009
Given the current recession, some students thought the competition, hosted by Millsaps College, was a good learning opportunity, too ... Symone Edwards of Tupelo High School works on a test in the Mississippi Economic and Financial Literacy Challenge at Millsaps College Wednersday afternoon ... The Mississippi Council on Economic Education held an Economic and Financial Literacy Challenge Wednesday at Millsaps College. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jackson voters have wish list for next mayor Mar 15, 2009
Others, such as Millsaps College senior Luv Agrawal, are looking for change. Agrawal, who is from Jackson, said he wants a less controversial mayor. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mayoral hopefuls try to stand out Mar 11, 2009
During a two-hour event at Millsaps College, nine of the 18 mayoral candidates talked about a wide range of issues, from crime to economic development to their personal weight-loss goals ... Nine of the 18 Jackson mayoral candidates, including Robert Amos (from left), David Archie, Dorothy "Dot" Benford, Marshand Crisler, John Horhn, Harvey Johnson Jr., Robert Johnson, Brenda Scott and Rick Whitlow, take the stage for a panel discussion Tuesday night at Millsaps College in Jackson ... Jackson... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Next Jackson mayor will have big effect on JPS Mar 11, 2009
He could try a third time to appoint Bill Brister, a JPS parent and a finance professor at Millsaps College. Melton nominated Brister in December 2007 and in April 2008. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cassandra Wilson: Miss. honors 'America's best singer' Feb 22, 2009
" Jazz legend Miles Davis was the first to catch her ear. "I was very drawn to him," she says. She learned to play guitar and wrote songs throughout elementary and high school. But as "real life" approached, Wilson turned her focus to education. She attended Millsaps College for a while, then earned a mass communications degree from JSU. She eventually married and moved to New Orleans, where she worked in public affairs for station WDSU. In the early 1980s, Wilson found herself at a personal and... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Millsaps to stage Sound of Music Feb 19, 2009
The musical "The Sound of Music" is scheduled to be performed Thursday through Sunday in the Christian Center Auditorium at Millsaps College. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical debuted in 1959, and is filled with favorite songs such as "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Edelweiss" and "Do-Re-Mi.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Industry Veteran Monty Hamilton Selected as CEO of Rural Sourcing Feb 10, 2009
Mr. Hamilton holds an M.B.A. from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University and a B.S. in business from Millsaps College. ABOUT RSI is the leader in domestic sourcing, a cost-effective alternative to offshoring for technology development and the ongoing support and maintenance for critical business applications. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Opinions divided on hot stimulus debate Feb 8, 2009
For Patrick Taylor, associate professor of economics at Millsaps College in Jackson, the success of any stimulus package must enter "the realm of psychology.". "How do you get consumers feeling secure enough about their jobs to ask to borrow money, and how do you get the banks feeling good enough about their own prospects to lend it? "The programs we need to get going first are those that put money into the financial stream immediately - civilian projects for roads, highways, bridges. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Purple Knights hire new football coach Feb 7, 2009
St. Augustine High School has hired Millsaps College wide receivers coach David Johnson as its football coach, Purple Knights Athletic Director Cliff Barth; said Monday. This is the second stint for Johnson at St. Augustine. (Nola.com -- Sports)
