A senior chemical engineering major at the University of Mississippi is seeking to improve the efficiency of drug delivery to key immune cells in breast tumors. John Hendershot of Franklin, Tennessee, is studying “Targeted Nanoparticle Drug Delivery to Tumor Associated Macrophages.” The project aims to build nanoparticles that better reach specific tumors during drug therapy.Read the story …
UM Chemical Engineering Student Conducting Drug Delivery Research
John Hendershot is searching for more efficient process to combat breast cancer
August 20, 2019 by
A Day of Communicating, Creating and Collaborating
C3 Summit brings together marketing and communications professionals from across campus
August 20, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Behind each student, faculty and staff member at the University of Mississippi, there’s a story waiting to be told. The university’s marketing and communications professionals across the campus spent time last week learning how to share those stories with the world. University Marketing and Communications hosted the first C3 Communications Summit, bringingRead the story …
UM Senior Wins National Collegiate Honors Council Portz Scholarship
Kennedy Dickson among three selected to present research at annual meeting
August 19, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi senior in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the National Collegiate Honors Council. Kennedy Dickson, a forensic chemistry major from Whittier, California, has been named a 2019 NCHC Portz Scholar. She is one of three recipients nationwide and will present herRead the story …
UM Named Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Designee
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities recognition places Ole Miss among nation's elite
August 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the nation’s top higher education associations has recognized the University of Mississippi for leadership in fostering economic growth, prosperity and innovation. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named UM an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, a designation that recognizes the university’s strong commitment to economic engagement and its workRead the story …
Engineering Student Heads to Japan with Gilman Scholarship
Benjamin Mighall to study at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto
August 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student plans to spend his fall 2019 semester studying in Japan, thanks to a prestigious international scholarship program. Benjamin Mighall, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, is the recipient of a 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The senior electrical engineering major will travel to Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan,Read the story …
Sociology Professor Honored by Community Development Society
Anne Cafer receives national recognition for contributions to her field
August 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor is being recognized for her contributions to the field of community development. Anne Cafer, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, received the Donald W. Littrell New Professional Award from the Community Development Society during its 50th anniversary conference at the University of Missouri. The honor, named after aRead the story …
Alumna Named Phi Kappa Phi Fellow
Fellowship will allow Elaine Smith to pursue medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University
August 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent University of Mississippi alumna has been awarded a prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship to study medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Elaine Smith, of Hudson, Wisconsin, was awarded $8,500 by the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Smith, who received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistryRead the story …
English Professor Honored by Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters
Aimee Nezkuhumatahil's 'Oceanic' wins coveted 2019 Poetry Award
August 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor has been honored by the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters for her latest collection of poetry. Aimee Nezhukumatathil, professor of English in the university’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing, has been selected to receive the award for “Oceanic” (Copper Canyon, 2018). The MIALRead the story …
Landscape Services Director Volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery
Jeff McManus among more than 400 professionals at day of service
August 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The man responsible for maintaining the University of Mississippi‘s main campus as one of the nation’s most beautiful recently joined other professionals from across the country to volunteer at an annual day of service at Arlington National Cemetery. Jeff McManus, UM director of landscape services, participated in “Renewal and Remembrance,” organized byRead the story …
Broadway Musicals, Grammy Winners Highlight 2019-20 Ford Center Season
Theater, ballet, jazz and classical performances also slated
August 1, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Broadway musicals and Grammy Award-winning pop acts highlight the 2019-20 season of performances scheduled at the University of Mississippi‘s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The fall 2019 schedule includes performances by Grammy winner Michael Bolton (Sept. 17), jazz group the Huntertones (Oct. 10), alternative pop act Drew Holcomb andRead the story …