OXFORD, Miss – A University of Mississippi student is set to study and teach next year in Moldova, thanks to the 2020 U.S. Fulbright Student Program. William “Wills” Hay, a senior public policy leadership major with minors in Russian and intelligence and security studies, is a Fulbright award recipient. A West Point native, Hay willRead the story …
UM Senior Named Fulbright Recipient
West Point native William Hay headed to Moldova to study and teach English
April 27, 2020 by
UM Family Mourns Hugh Johnston Sloan III, Beloved Professor
Associate professor emeritus of marketing once directed the Small Business Institute
April 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Hugh Johnston Sloan III, associate professor emeritus of marketing at the University of Mississippi, died Sunday (April 19) at his home in Oxford. He was 78. Sloan died following an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced when shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is inRead the story …
Ten Seniors Named 2019-20 UM Hall of Fame Inductees
Ole Miss students honored for service, achievement and potential for success
April 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2019-20 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded to students at UM. The inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects ofRead the story …
Wesley and Christy Walls Establish Engineering Scholarship
Couple gives to assist student-athletes pursuing engineering degrees
April 23, 2020 by
The Wesley and Christy Walls Endowed Scholarship is now available to engineering students at the University of Mississippi. The scholarship is geared toward high-achieving students who played sports during their high school years. Wesley Walls, who graduated from Ole Miss in 1991 with a degree in general engineering, is a legendary Rebel football player whoRead the story …
Courtney Cadiz Turns Internship into Career Opportunity
2019 mechanical engineering alumna works for International Paper
April 23, 2020 by
Courtney Cadiz (BSME 19), information technology specialist at International Paper in Memphis, has already garnered recognition early in her career. Cadiz was part of a mills project that ended up saving the company $250,000 annually, so she and her project partner at the company were nominated and received the CEO award in February 2020. TheRead the story …
Juliana Davis among UM’s First Biomedical Engineering Graduates
Senior reflects upon experiences in inaugural class, goals for employment
April 22, 2020 by
As an entering freshman at the University of Mississippi, Juliana Davis planned to major in general engineering on the pre-med track. Four years later, the graduating senior from Olive Branch is among the inaugural class of biomedical engineering students receiving degrees in May. “After a year or so of (general engineering) classes, my personal goalsRead the story …
Oxford Science Cafe Launches Monthly Podcast
New series to continue providing scientific programs amid social distancing
April 21, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to keep informing and entertaining science enthusiasts amid regulations that have cancelled most in-person events, organizers of the Oxford Science Cafe have created a way to bring the science to them. The program is called “Ssippin’ Science” and can be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. OrganizersRead the story …
UM Launches StrengthsFinder Coaching Program
New initiative to assist students, faculty and staff in developing leadership skills
April 16, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognizing the importance of skilled leadership, the University of Mississippi has launched a new initiative to coach students, faculty, staff and members of the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. StrengthsFinders has been adopted by the Ole Miss Student Union to pursue use of an overarching leadership inventory that is exciting and engaging for students, staffRead the story …
UM Manufacturing Face Shield Headbands for Health Care Workers
Center for Manufacturing Excellence, IDEAlab producing physical protection equipment for hospital
April 9, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to support local health care workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, two University of Mississippi units are using 3D printers to produce personal protective gear that is in short supply. The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence and the IDEAlab in the J.D. Williams Library are printing face shieldsRead the story …
Experienced Administrator is New UM Director of Community Engagement
Anthony Siracusa is first to hold position aimed at improving interaction and collaboration
April 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a vision for an even more engaged campus, Anthony Siracusa has accepted the new position of director of community engagement at the University of Mississippi. “I was both elated and honored to have been offered this position,” said Siracusa, who joined the Ole Miss administration in March. “I’m aware of theRead the story …