Watch video of CRISM ceremony. OXFORD, Miss. – In a historic uniting of the ancient East and the modern West, the University of Mississippi has formally agreed with the Government of India to establish a research center for the study of Indian Systems of Medicine. S. Jalaja, secretary of the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga &Read the story …
Center to Study Indian Systems of Medicine to be Created at Natural Products Center
April 7, 2009 by
Organic Ingredient Discovered by UM Scientists Comes to Market as Wrinkle Reducer
April 6, 2009 by
Sustainable Youth’s line of skin-care products contains Alasta, an active ingredient discovered by scientists at the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi. UM photo by Robert Jordan. OXFORD, Miss. – A new skin-care product is getting nationwide press for an organic ingredient discovered by scientists at the University of Mississippi’sRead the story …
Senior Honors Student with Triple Major to Conduct Summer Research in China
April 6, 2009 by
Watch video of Anna Hailey. Video by Mary Stanton. OXFORD, Miss. – For the third year in a row, University of Mississippi student Anna Hailey will be studying in China this summer. Over the past two summers, the Ole Miss senior from Muscle Shoals, Ala., immersed herself in the language and culture as a ChineseRead the story …
UM, Oxford Partner for ‘Green Week’ Spotlighting Environmental Awareness and Action
April 6, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and city of Oxford are partnering for a week of activities later this month to raise environmental awareness throughout the community. Green Week 2009, set for April 20-24, includes a series of free lectures, forums, interactive activities and displays to educate participants about environmental sustainability and conservation efforts.Read the story …
Parents of UM Student Make Gift to Chancellor’s Trust
April 3, 2009 by
Rob and Rebecca Parker. UM photo by Sonia Thompson OXFORD, Miss. – An Atlanta couple who are delighted at seeing their daughter thrive at the University of Mississippi have been inspired to give back to the university. Robert and Rebecca Parker, whose daughter Mackenzie is a junior journalism major, have made a gift to theRead the story …
Rebel Quest Expands this Summer with Nine Weeks of Fun and Learning
April 3, 2009 by
Watch Rebel Quest video.View more videos. OXFORD, Miss. – Summer should be more than watching television and punching the snooze button, and for students enrolled in the University of Mississippi’s Rebel Quest 2009 program, this summer promises plenty of fun, learning and physical activity. Nine different weeklong athletic and enrichment camps forRead the story …
History Professor Named Campuswide Outstanding Teacher of the Year
April 3, 2009 by
John Neff OXFORD, Miss. – Bringing history alive in the classroom is John Neff’s passion, and he has been rewarded for his efforts by being named the campuswide outstanding teacher this year at the University of Mississippi. Neff was recognized with the 2009 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award Thursday evening at the university’s 66thRead the story …
Vince Gill to Headline Scholarship Fundraiser April 17 at Gertrude C. Ford Center
April 3, 2009 by
Vince Gill OXFORD, Miss. – Country music superstar Vince Gill brings his spellbinding vocals and emotionally powerful lyrics to the University of Mississippi April 17 to help raise funds for student scholarships. Joining Gill for the 8 p.m. concert at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts are three Ole Miss alumni whoRead the story …
Annual Springfest Concert to Feature Zac Brown Band, Soulja Boy, Skinner Boys Band
April 3, 2009 by
Zac Brown Band OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Springfest concert at the University of Mississippi features a blend of country, rap and rock with featured acts Zac Brown Band, Soulja Boy and the Skinner Boys Band. The annual concert is set for 6 p.m. April 17 on the Grove Stage. Admission is free. The concertRead the story …
Walgreens Partners with School of Pharmacy to Promote Diversity Initiative
April 2, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The UM School of Pharmacy is partnering with Walgreens as part of a new initiative to increase diversity among pharmacy students. Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, has donated $10,000 a year to 111 pharmacy schools around the country, including the UM School of Pharmacy. This donation is to fund a nationwideRead the story …