OXFORD, Miss. – The centennial of Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 2305 West Jackson Ave.Read the story …
Centennial of General Relativity Theory Topic for Feb. 17 Science Cafe
UM physicist presents new perspectives on Einstein's theory
February 13, 2015 by
Six Reasons to Attend the 2015 Black Alumni Reunion
Concerts, affordable prices, Greek show, tours, receptions and awards banquet scheduled
February 12, 2015 by
For some of us, it takes a moment or two for the light bulb to appear above our heads. By that, I specifically mean it’s taken me more time than it probably should have to realize I need to attend an Ole Miss Black Alumni Reunion. But, if it’s the good Lord’s will, I planRead the story …
UM FASTrack Peer Mentoring Program a Success
Upperclassmen help first-year students get a head start on academic achievement
February 10, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Many University of Mississippi freshmen are receiving valuable help from their older peers, thanks to a unique mentoring program in the College of Liberal Arts. Foundations for Academic Success Track is designed to help first-year students transition from high school to college in a supportive environment. Approximately 400 FASTrack students per yearRead the story …
Lift Every Voice Awards Presented at UM Black History Month Kickoff
Four campus employees honored for service and leadership in diversity, inclusion
February 8, 2015 by
“Lift Every Voice” is traditionally known as the Negro national anthem, but the song title is also the name of an annual award presented at the University of Mississippi. Four UM employees received this year’s “Lift Every Voice” award Feb. 3 during UM’s Black History Month kickoff celebration in the Ole Miss Student Union. HonoredRead the story …
Five Things Every May Graduate Should Do
Proper preparation prevents poor performance
February 5, 2015 by
Though it’s been some years since I was enrolled at the University of Mississippi and anticipating May graduation, I vividly remember the experience. The spring semester got off to a slow start in January. As the weeks passed, the pace (and problems) seemed to increase. For those who may find themselves experiencing pre-graduation anxiety, IRead the story …
UM Music Department Presents Black History Month Concert
Feb. 26 show features university bands performing African, Caribbean, jazz and world music
February 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As part of the University of Mississippi’s observance of Black History Month, the Department of Music presents its annual concert Feb. 26. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free. “The Department of Music does a Black History Month concert everyRead the story …
UM Management Professor Selected as SIOP Fellow
Mark Bing is only such honoree in Mississippi
January 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi management professor is the latest addition to a distinguished academy of fellow scholars in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. Mark Bing, associate professor of management, has been selected as a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, which is the 14th Division of theRead the story …
Jeremy Rice Enjoying Career of Dreams
Civil engineering alumnus credits UM professors with helping launch him toward success
January 24, 2015 by
Jeremy Rice has lots to smile about these days. Enjoying his 15th year in the U.S. Army, the University of Mississippi civil engineering alumnus leads the Mechanics Group within the Army Propulsion Lab, a branch of the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center at the Redstone Arsenal. He also recently finished his doctorate inRead the story …
Tejas Pandya Joins Mechanical Engineering
Assistant professor fitting in with faculty, students
January 24, 2015 by
A year ago, Tejas Pandya was in search of a great opportunity to pursue research and teaching. He stumbled upon a notice about a faculty position in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering and applied. The rest, as they say, is history. “I was expecting a dynamic environment for conducting research with good labs and collaboratingRead the story …
Four Find Freshmen Ventures Fantastic
Team of first-year engineering majors interviewed NASA officials in nation's capital
January 24, 2015 by
Like modern-day explorers out to discover the New World, four engineering students recently traveled to Washington, D.C., in search of the next big thing. For these freshmen in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, the answer is the resurgence of NASA’s aerospace program. Through the Honors College’s annual Freshman Ventures program, the students were among severalRead the story …