Faculty specialist spent five years with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Elizabeth Ervin OXFORD, Miss. – With global efforts intensifying to find alternatives to fossil fuels, the University of Mississippi is pointing students toward career opportunities in nuclear engineering. With funds from a Nuclear Regulatory Commission education grant, UM’s Department of Civil Engineering has created theRead the story …
Introductory Course in Nuclear Engineering Receives Funding, Scheduled for Fall 2009
December 22, 2008 by
Honors Students Receive Competitive Internship with Scottish Parliament
December 22, 2008 by
UM honors students Vince Chamblee of Fulton and Megan Smith of Long Beach are among only 20 students worldwide selected for the Scottish Parliament internship program for spring 2009. UM photo by Ryan Whittington. OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi honors students Megan Smith and Vince Chamblee have a lot of packing to do overRead the story …
Planned Chair in Pediatrics at Medical Center Named to Honor Alum Fundraiser, Volunteer
December 18, 2008 by
Chancellor Robert Khayat (left) and Dan Jones, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the UM School of Medicine, thank Suzan Thames for her continuing support of programs at the UM Medical Center. UM photo by Jay Ferchaud. JACKSON, Miss. – For more than 20 years, Suzan Brown Thames of Jackson has worked tirelesslyRead the story …
Wounded Iraq Veteran Receives Scholarship Named for WWII Veteran with Similar Injury
December 18, 2008 by
Aaron Rice OXFORD, Miss. – From his waist up, Aaron Rice may not stand out among his classmates at the University of Mississippi School of Law; however, he wears a distinct “badge of honor” below his salvaged left knee that he is not ashamed to show. The Hattiesburg native with a prosthetic leg started lawRead the story …
Small Business Seminars Offered During January in Oxford, Tupelo and Jackson
December 18, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In this tough economy, it might seem risky to think of starting a business. But for those who are ready to be their own boss and are confident leaders, the Mississippi Small Business Development Center at the University of Mississippi has scheduled seminars during January to help make those dreams a reality.
Public Accounting Report Ranks UM’s Doctoral and Graduate Programs in Nation’s Top 15
December 18, 2008 by
Undergraduate program is slotted at No. 18 OXFORD, Miss. – A new national ranking places the University of Mississippi’s doctoral and graduate programs in accountancy both at No. 15, with its undergraduate program slotted at No. 18. The list was published in the Oct. 31 issue of the Public Accounting Report. For many years, UM’sRead the story …
Can Nintendo Wii Game Consoles Improve Family Fitness?
December 18, 2008 by
Jessica Aten, 8, plays a game on her family’s Nintendo Wii game console. A University of Mississippi researcher is studying whether the video game systems can improve physical fitness levels of users. UM photo by Robert Jordan. OXFORD, Miss. – Consumer research suggests the Nintendo Wii Fit video game console may be among this year’sRead the story …
Alumni Couple Continues Support of UM with Gift to Chancellor’s Trust
December 18, 2008 by
Chancellor Robert Khayat thanks Pam and Neel White for their recent gift to the Chancellor’s Trust at the University of Mississippi. UM photo by Kevin Bain. OXFORD, Miss. – Because of their love for the University of Mississippi and their belief in its mission, UM alumni Neel and Pam White of Austin, Texas, have madeRead the story …
A Blue Christmas: The Skinny on Holiday Depression
December 18, 2008 by
UM psychologists examine causes, symptoms and treatments OXFORD, Miss. – The holidays conjure up images of gleeful children, bright decorations and family gatherings filled with smiling faces; however, holiday depression can cause some to experience a not-so-merry Christmas. “Feeling down or blue during the holidays is very common, particularly among those who have lost aRead the story …
Education Faculty Play Santa’s Elves, Provide Christmas Gifts for Area Children
December 18, 2008 by
University of Mississippi education faculty members Germain McConnell (left), Sidney Rowland, Whitney Webb and Kelli Messer wrap Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. UM photo by Tobie Baker. OXFORD, Miss. – Computer games, a Hannah Montana doll, Army tanks and soldiers, remote control cars, pants, shoesThese items showed up on the Christmas wish lists of nineRead the story …