As an undergraduate chemical engineering major at Shiraz University in Iran, Alireza Asiaee dreamed of one day earning his terminal degree and joining the faculty of a prestigious university. Since then, both dreams have come true. Asiaee is the newest instructor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. He was hiredRead the story …
Jake McCall Finds True Calling
Electrical engineering senior succeeds in major and as C Spire intern
October 22, 2018 by
Jake McCall applied to the University of Mississippi as a psychology major. However, at the advice of a close family member, the Memphian decided to pursue engineering and found it to be the best fit with his interest in doing creative work. Before classes officially started, McCall chose to study electrical engineering with an emphasisRead the story …
Scientist Invents Device to Improve Fishery Operations
Design being tested by Gulf shrimpers reduces bycatch of untargeted marine life
October 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi marine biologist has created a new device that could greatly improve shrimping operations and is putting the device to the test through partnerships with members of the Gulf of Mexico fishing industry. Glenn Parsons, professor of biology and director of the UM Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Research,Read the story …
English Professor Included in Poetry and Essay Anthologies
Aimee Nezhukumatahil published fourth poetry collection last spring
October 16, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor’s poetry and essay have been selected for inclusion in two separate prestigious national publications. Aimee Nezhukumatathil, professor of English in the Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing, has been selected to the 2018 edition of the “Best American Poetry” anthology series. This is her secondRead the story …
Powerful Conversations, Emotions Shared at UM Event on Hazing
Families of Max Gruver and Tim Piazza share stories of sons' deaths, call for change in culture
October 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Painful memories and brutal facts were revealed Tuesday (Oct. 9) at the University of Mississippif as the parents of Max Gruver and Tim Piazza detailed how their sons died from binge drinking during separate fraternity hazing incidents in 2017. More than 1,000 people from the community filled the Gertrude C.Read the story …
Professors, Students Continue Collaboration with Marks Residents
Recent summer program yielded useful insights for future projects
October 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two years ago, three University of Mississippi faculty members became aware of efforts by several Marks residents to improve living conditions in their community. With a commitment to support these endeavors, the trio began recruiting undergraduate students to assist them. Recently, the faculty members and five UM undergraduate students conducted a summerRead the story …
University to Host Community Conversation on Hazing
Families of LSU, Penn State hazing victims to speak Tuesday at Ford Center
October 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The families of two students who died as a result of fraternity hazing in 2017 are coming to the University of Mississippi Tuesday (Oct. 9) to raise awareness of the dangers of hazing and other high-risk behaviors in an effort to prevent similar tragedies. Steve and Rae Ann Gruver, parents of MaxRead the story …
UM Museum Art Bidding in Progress
Online action will give way to silent auction at eighth annual Harvest Supper
October 2, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The artwork of several well-known artists, along with that of a few rising talents, is being bid on in an online auction to raise funds for the University of Mississippi Museum. Each year, Friends of the Museum hosts the event to raise funds and awareness for the University Museum and Historic Houses.Read the story …
Accountancy Programs Maintain Top 10 Standing
School's degree programs continue string of elite rankings
October 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All three degree programs at the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy are among the top 10 in the 2018 annual national rankings of accounting programs published by the Public Accounting Report. The undergraduate and doctoral programs are No. 7, while the master’s program is No. 9. The undergraduate program andRead the story …
History Professor Selected as Prestigious Learned Societies Fellow
Mikaëla Adams to continue her scholarship in Native American studies
October 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi history professor has been awarded a coveted fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies. Mikaëla M. Adams is among 78 scholars selected from nearly 1,150 applicants for the yearlong fellowship, which she plans to use to make progress on her new book project. “The fellowship allows meRead the story …