OXFORD, Miss. – Skilled at 3D and 4D printing, Yiwei Han, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is bringing that expertise to the University of Mississippi to establish a new 3D-printing laboratory. Han’s research interests are micro/nano fabrication, additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing and printing electronics. The mechanical engineering department is looking for a space for the lab, and heRead the story …
Faculty Honored for Service at ‘Lift Every Voice’ Celebration
Two professors recognized for work in diversity and inclusion
February 7, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With melodious sounds from a gospel choir and inspiring words from a keynote speaker, two University of Mississippi faculty members were honored Monday (Feb. 3) for their exceptional achievements in diversity, inclusion and community engagement. Hundreds of faculty, staff and students attended the annual ‘Lift Every Voice’ celebration, the first event onRead the story …
Elsie Hood Award Nominations Due March 1
Honor is university's top teaching accolade
February 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is seeking nominations for the 2020 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award, the highest teaching honor the university bestows upon its professors. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to submit nominations by March 1 for this year’s honoree. Assistant, associate and full professors are eligible, except previousRead the story …
Winter Session Students Get Close-Up Look at Government in D.C.
Course through Haley Barbour Center for Study of American Politics features visit to nation's capital
February 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While many of their peers slept in or otherwise relaxed during the winter break, eight University of Mississippi students eagerly tackled the topics of campaigns, elections and advocacy in the United States, thanks to a partnership between Study USA and the Haley Barbour Center for the Study of American Politics. These OleRead the story …
UM, Millsaps College Partner to Offer Dual-Degree Engineering Programs
Students will do a planned transition between institutions to receive degrees from both
January 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi and at Millsaps College soon will be able to simultaneously receive bachelor’s degrees from each, thanks to a partnership agreement between the two institutions. The new dual-degree programs combine six semesters at Millsaps and four at Ole Miss’ School of Engineering – giving students the benefitsRead the story …
‘Lost and Found’ Collage Prints on Display at Meek Hall
Work of UM art professor emerita Jan Murray exhibited through Feb. 28
January 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seven years in the making, the prints of a University of Mississippi art professor are finally available for public viewing on campus. Jan Murray, associate dean of liberal arts emerita and professor of art emerita, will have an exhibition of her work, “Lost and Found,” in Meek Hall, Gallery 130, through Feb.Read the story …
Jewish Students Commemorate 75th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
Members of UM Hillel organization visit Legislature, read selected words of Elie Wiesel
January 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Jan. 27, 1945, Allied forces liberated the largest concentration camp, Auschwitz, where the Nazis murdered 1.1 million people. On the 75th anniversary of that liberation, students from the University of Mississippi visited the state Legislature and joined legislators from across the state to mourn and remember victims of the Holocaust. FourRead the story …
UM Announces Spring ‘All In. All Year.’ Observances
Scheduled events to celebrate cultural heritages, diverse populations within campus community
January 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Keynote addresses, film and lecture series, and awards programs are among the many “All In. All Year.” events scheduled for the spring semester at the University of Mississippi. “All In. All Year.” is a yearlong effort that includes guest speakers, workshops and other programs to expand cultural awareness, challenge bias attitudes andRead the story …
Beth Ann Fennelly Passionately Promoting Poetry
Award-winning UM English professor focuses on poet laureate duties and more
January 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Even before Gov. Phil Bryant named her Mississippi’s poet laureate in 2016, award-winning University of Mississippi English professor Beth Ann Fennelly put her passion for words to work in a myriad of activities. As her four-year term comes to an end in fall 2020, the poet and author shared her reflections uponRead the story …
Drilling Holes and Fulfilling Goals
UM geological engineering students learn about geologic mapping, assist Charleston with economic development project
January 24, 2020 by
Students and faculty from the Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute and Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi are working on a research project in Charleston, Mississippi, that involves drilling and geologic mapping, and may yield a source of economic development for the community. The U.S. Geological Survey is funding the educationalRead the story …