OXFORD, Miss. – The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi received a generous gift Thursday (March 23) from Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Three representatives from one of the nation’s leading power tool manufacturers delivered more than a dozen toolboxes, power tools and accessories to the CME. University administrators and studentsRead the story …
UM English Major Wins Prize at Southern Literary Festival
Junior Page Lagarde took top honor in nonfiction category
March 23, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Page Lagarde has always aspired to write professionally. Still, the University of Mississippi junior wasn’t expecting her first entry in a prestigious regional competition to win first place. An English and French major from Winchester, Virginia, Lagarde won in the nonfiction category at the Southern Literary Festival. Besides receiving a cash prize,Read the story …
UM Faculty Among Presenters at SEC Academic Conference
More than 60 researchers from across region to discuss 'The Future of Water' at March 27-28 meeting
March 22, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four University of Mississippi professors will join researchers from across the Southeastern Conference for a two-day academic conference examining water and climate issues. “The Future of Water: Regional Collaboration on Shared Climate, Coastlines and Watersheds” is set for March 27-28 at Mississippi State University. UM presenters include Catherine Janasie, senior research counselRead the story …
UM Again Makes Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
University among 65 institutions recognized for excellent service to transfer students
March 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For a second straight year, the University of Mississippi has been recognized by Phi Theta Kappa honor society for creating ways to support community college transfer students. UM is among 65 top colleges and universities nationally in PTK’s annual Excellence in Community College Transfer Honor Roll. “This honor recognizes the university’s continuedRead the story …
Physics of the Sun Topic of March Science Cafe
Sabrina Savage of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is third lecturer of spring semester
March 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The sun and solar flares are the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. March 21 at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd.Read the story …
UM Engineers Without Borders Returns to West Africa
Following successful crowdfunding campaign, team advances infrastructure project in Togo
March 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Entering its sixth year of helping people of the West African nation of Togo build a sound infrastructure, the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders is continuing its work to help drill and complete a deep water well for a rural village. Two faculty and six students are in theRead the story …
Susan L. Taylor Calls Women to Action at UM
Former editor of Essence magazine delivered Women's Empowerment keynote Tuesday night
March 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Delivering the third annual Women’s Empowerment keynote address for Women’s Month observances Tuesday evening (March 7) at the University of Mississippi, Susan L. Taylor discussed social challenges and urged women to action to help solve our nation’s problems. The former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine and founder-CEO of the National CARES Mentoring MovementRead the story …
Researchers Study Effects of Weather, Distance and Running on Athletes
Analysis of World Cup performance has implications for future host sites, players in other sports
March 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amid discussions of the possible effects of global warming, University of Mississippi professors have determined that extreme heat can greatly affect players’ performance in the world’s premier international soccer competition. Nick Watanabe and Grace Yan, both assistant professors in the UM Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, joined Pamela WickerRead the story …
Former Essence Magazine Editor to Discuss Visionary Leadership at UM
Susan L. Taylor set for keynote of Women's History Month in Fulton Chapel
March 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Susan L. Taylor, former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, is set to deliver the keynote address for Women’s History Month at the University of Mississippi. The UM Women’s Empowerment Awards and Reception begins at 6 p.m. March 7 in Fulton Chapel. Taylor plans to discuss “Bold, Visionary Leadership: From the Inside Out.” SeatingRead the story …
Mary Donnelly Haskell, Daughter to Perform at ‘hUManities affair’
Second annual fundraiser set for March 5 at Lyric Theater
February 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mother and daughter singer-actresses Mary Donnelly Haskell and Mary Lane Haskell are the featured performers Sunday (March 5) for a University of Mississippi Department of Music fundraiser. The department’s second annual “hUManities affair” is set for 4:30 p.m. at the Lyric. Tickets are $50 for singles and $75 for couples. All proceedsRead the story …