Last year, Byunghyun Jang won the University of Mississippi’s Excellence in Advising award. As winner of the campus award, he was nominated for additional recognition through the National Association of Academic Advisors. Now Jang is NACADA Region 4 winner of the Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Advising. “It was a really big surprise asRead the story …
Co-Op Intern Yields Experience for CIS-Studio Art Major
Claire Hubacek spent summer working at Toyota
January 31, 2017 by
Last spring, Claire Hubacek attended the University of Mississippi Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Career Fair on a mission: to find a co-op position. After meeting with representatives from Toyota at the event, the Flowood native received a call from the company a week later. The senior, double majoring in computer science and studio art, wasRead the story …
Richard Chisolm Chosen MDOT Assistant Chief Engineer
1995 civil engineering alumnus served agency 22 years before latest promotion
January 31, 2017 by
Professional advancement is always cause for joy, and Richard Chisolm has much to smile about these days. Since earning his civil engineering degree in 1995, the University of Mississippi alumnus has worked in the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Over more than two decades, the Madison resident has steadily been promoted from entry level engineer-in-training toRead the story …
Don Dyer Delivers Lecture at Ohio State Symposium
Associate liberal arts dean met with other past Naylor Lecturers
January 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donald L. Dyer, associate dean for faculty and academic affairs, professor of Russian and linguistics, and co-director of the University of Mississippi’s Chinese Language Flagship Program, recently attended a special event featuring past Naylor Lecturers at Ohio State University. Dyer’s was among 16 papers delivered by former Naylor lecturers, all of whomRead the story …
Eunique Jones Coming to UM for Black History Month Observance
'Because of Them, We Can' founder's address highlights events
January 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eunique Jones, creator of the “Because of Them, We Can” campaign, is the keynote speaker for Black History Month observances at the University of Mississippi. Jones’ address is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 13 in Fulton Chapel. Admission is free, but tickets must be obtained from the Ole Miss Box Office inRead the story …
UM Astrophysicist Joins Editorial Board of Physical Review Letters
APS fellow Emanuele Berti rises from featured writer to divisional associate editor
January 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Emanuele Berti has had several research articles accepted for Physical Review Letters, the respected journal published by the American Physical Society. Like many of his colleagues, he also has anonymously reviewed articles submitted by other researchers and made recommendations for their acceptance or rejection. Soon, however, the University of Mississippi astrophysicist willRead the story …
UM Professor Honored Among Nation’s 10 Best Journalism Educators
Debora Rae Wenger selected by magazine's readers, other professionals for recognition
January 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The day Debora Rae Wenger received her doctorate from Kingston University, Tuesday (Jan. 17), was already meaningful, but it became even more memorable when the University of Mississippi professor learned that she is among 10 journalism educators being recognized by NewsPro magazine. “Frankly, I was humbled when I got the news,” saidRead the story …
Cooper Tire Trainer Co-Teaches UM Engineering Wintersession
Chemical engineering alumna Nichole Williams returned to assist with course
January 18, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss – When Nichole Williams asked seven University of Mississippi students to draw a pig on graph paper, they all thought it would be easy. But the chemical engineering alumna, who has found career success at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in Tupelo, wasn’t the least bit impressed. “Those are not good,” she said.Read the story …
Future of Nanomedicine Topic of January Science Cafe
Previous TEDxUM presenter is first lecturer for spring semester
January 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recent breakthroughs in nanomedicine and their impact is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120 NorthRead the story …
University Students, Staff Join Community for MLK Day of Service
Volunteers gathering to raise funds for homeless, share oral histories and more
January 11, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students, staff and community partners are spearheading efforts to promote community engagement and encourage healthy lifestyles during 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. The Lafayette-Oxford-University MLK Day of Service opening ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center. Program participants includeRead the story …