OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi English professor has been awarded funding from Humanities Without Walls as part of a collaborative team that will study how indigenous art and activism affect Native Americans claims to their homelands. Caroline Wigginton, assistant professor of English, is project consultant and UM workshop director for an interdisciplinary teamRead the story …
UM Professor Receives Prestigious Humanities Without Walls Funding
Caroline Wigginton and colleagues to study how indigenous art and activitism exert rights to homelands
March 29, 2018 by
Neuroscientists Scheduled for UM Science Cafe, Brain Awareness Week
Psyche Loui and Alexander Ophir to discuss varied topics during visit
March 28, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two renowned neuroscientists are scheduled to give three lectures April 3-5 in Oxford and at the University of Mississippi. Psyche Loui, assistant professor of psychology, neuroscience and behavior and integrative sciences at Wesleyan University, will discuss “Why Do We Enjoy Music?” on April 3 at the third monthly Science Cafe of theRead the story …
Two Receive UM’s Highest Honor for Public Service
Ann G. O'Dell and Terrius Harris selected for 2018 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards
March 28, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi senior Terrius Harris and Ann G. O’Dell, president of the board of directors of the Pantry of Oxford-Lafayette County, are being honored with 2018 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards in recognition of their volunteer work in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. Presented by the university’s Office of Diversity and Community Engagement andRead the story …
NCCHE Software System Provides Real-Time Solutions during Floods
Cutting-edge technology used to predict flows and estimate consequences when dams, levees fail
March 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A cutting-edge software program developed by scientists at the University of Mississippi is proving beneficial in dam- and levee-breach flood predictions and preparations across the country. Researchers at UM’s National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering created DSS-WISE Lite, a web-based, automated and fully geographic information systems-integrated, two-dimensional dam- and levee-break floodRead the story …
Accountancy School Readies Master’s Programs Featuring Data Analytics
Both new degrees are the only ones of their kind in Mississippi
March 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Patterson School of Accountancy will be offering two new graduate degrees incorporating data analytics beginning this fall. The board of trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning has approved the curricula for the Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics and the Master of Taxation and Data Analytics. Both degreeRead the story …
Lawrence Anderson, Third African-American to Graduate from UM Engineering School, Reflects on Achievements
Electrical engineering alumnus has enjoyed long, successful career in paper, pulp industry
March 23, 2018 by
Lawrence (Larry) Anderson (BSEE 72) has successfully navigated a career in manufacturing operations and both domestic and international sales with multinational companies. Retired since 2013, the Jackson native quickly credits much of his career accomplishments to his personal growth while earning an electrical engineering degree at the University of Mississippi. Fifty years ago, Anderson wasRead the story …
Two Mechanical Engineering Students Named Inaugural Hino Motors Scholars
David Biggs and Manny Dhaliwal benefit from financial and professional support
March 23, 2018 by
Two mechanical engineering students at the University of Mississippi are the inaugural recipients of the Hino Motors Scholarship. Senior David Biggs, of Norman, Oklahoma, and junior Manny Dhaliwal, of Silver Creek, each received the awards last fall. The scholarships were created following a 2015 meeting in which representatives of Hino Motors Manufacturing Inc. contacted theRead the story …
Colby Kimmel Named Mississippi Engineering Society’s 2018 Young Engineer of the Year
UM civil engineering alumna works as project manager at Mississippi Department of Transportation
March 23, 2018 by
Much like the roads she helps design, Colby Willis Kimmel (BSCE 08) goes the extra mile. The University of Mississippi civil engineering alumna’s efforts have been noticed. Most recently, the project manager in roadway design at the Mississippi Department of Transportation was recognized by the Mississippi Engineering Society of the National Society of Professional EngineersRead the story …
Development Officer for School of Engineering Sought
Job is posted on two websites
March 23, 2018 by
The University of Mississippi Foundation is seeking to fill an opening for a School of Engineering development officer. For more information or to apply, visit: https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/13533 https://www.higheredjobs.com/admin/details.cfm?JobCode=176678673&Title=Director%20of%20Development%2C%20School%20of%20Engineering
Tarana Burke Shares History, Vision of #MeToo Movement
UM Women's History Month speaker calls for activism against sexual violence
March 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Discussing the origin of and vision for the #MeToo movement, founder and social activist Tarana Burke challenged listeners Tuesday (March 20) at the University of Mississippi to transform their own communities so survivors of sexual violence can be seen, heard and heal. Burke addressed about 400 attendees during her Women’s History MonthRead the story …