OXFORD, Miss. – Just when Hunter Gabbard thought things couldn’t possibly get any better, they did. The University of Mississippi physics student participated in an international team of scientists’ discovery of gravitational waves announced in February. Fresh on the heels of that surreal achievement, the Austin, Texas, native learned that he is the recipient ofRead the story …
Croft Institute, Honors College Senior Named Fulbright Scholar
Maggie Hall scheduled to teach English in Germany next year
April 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss – Maggie Hall has already visited Germany twice, but that hasn’t kept the University of Mississippi senior from being thrilled about returning there. Soon, the Greenwood native will get her wish as a 2016 Fulbright U.S. Student Award winner. An international studies and German major with a minor in mathematics, Hall has beenRead the story …
UM Dedicates Natural Products Training Center
Waters Corp.-partnered facility houses equipment for international scientific training
April 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and National Center for Natural Products Research, in partnership with Waters Corp., dedicated a state-of-the-art natural products training center including laboratories, an informatics suite and lecture space on Wednesday (April 13). Alice Clark, UM vice chancellor of University Relations, welcomed participants and observers to theRead the story …
TEDxUM Talk Applications Being Accepted
Eight positions are available for the 2017 season of popular series
April 11, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Organizers of the TEDxUM 2017 event are seeking ideas and speakers for the popular lecture series. The window to suggest ideas and nominate participants is open through April 18. Last year’s event featured 10 speakers, and eight speaking spots are available for the coming year. “In the spirit of ideas worth spreading,Read the story …
UM Makes Inaugural Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
University among 40 institutions recognized for excellent service to transfer students
April 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been recognized by Phi Theta Kappa honor society for providing excellent service to help students transferring from community colleges. UM is among 40 colleges and universities in PTK’s inaugural Excellence in Community College Transfer Honor Roll. Applications were judged based on engagement, collaboration, impact and achievements relatedRead the story …
UM Professor’s Study Reveals Role of Sexism in CEO Activism
Vishal Gupta and colleagues discover two key findings in analysis of records
April 5, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Women CEOs are more likely than male CEOs to be targeted by activist investors, a University of Mississippi business professor’s research has found. Vishal Gupta, associate professor of management, began working with Seonghee Han of Frostburg State University and Sandra Mortal and Sabatino Silveri of the University of Memphis on the studyRead the story …
Natural Products Center Hosts Annual Botanicals Conference
April 11-14 sessions to focus on regulatory issues in dietary supplements and cosmetics
April 5, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 16th annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals, the premier annual event for examining medicinal plants and dietary supplements, will bring together research, regulatory and industry representatives to focus on quality and safety of dietary supplements. Hosted by the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s National Center for Natural ProductsRead the story …
Adam Jones Joins Computer Science Faculty
Newest professor brings energy, creativity to department and students
March 30, 2016 by
As technological advances continue, the imaginary line between fiction and reality is being erased. And that’s one of the reasons Adam Jones is an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi. “Why I came here is an interesting story,” said Jones, who joined the Department of Computer and Information Sciences faculty in August. “When IRead the story …
UM Hosts State Science and Engineering Fair
April 5 competition draws grades 7-12 students from schools across 82 counties
March 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi’s brightest and most creative junior high and high school students will compete for honors April 5 as the University of Mississippi hosts the annual Science and Engineering Fair. More than 600 hopefuls from across the state will converge on the floor of the C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum for the daylong event.Read the story …
John Ward Named 2016 Engineer of Distinction
Engineering alumnus recognized for stellar career, contributions to school
March 30, 2016 by
Thirty-six years ago, John Ward received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Mississippi. On April 14, the successful alumnus returns to his alma mater to receive the 2016 Engineer of Distinction Award. “This is quite an honor and one that I am truly humbled by,” said Ward, president and CEO of Hatteras/CaboRead the story …