OXFORD, Miss. – Furthering his efforts to increase and improve internal and external communications, University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter launched the university’s first Town Hall meeting Monday afternoon (Aug. 29). Several hundred UM faculty, staff and students joined the chancellor in the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom at the Inn at Ole Miss forRead the story …
Vitter, UM Family Make Their Voices Heard
Chancellor initiated dialogue about campus growth, concerns at inaugural Town Hall meeting
August 30, 2016 by
Hazlewoods’ Donations Establish Endowed Scholarships
Gifts support deserving students in School of Engineering
August 30, 2016 by
When it comes to generosity toward the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, P.L. “Lew” Hazlewood Jr., of Oxford, is a shining example. Hazlewood and his wife, Janice, generously established the Janice and P.L. “Lew” Hazlewood Jr. Engineering Scholarship Endowment. The couple set up a planned gift for the future, but in the meantime are donatingRead the story …
Engineering Students Benefit from Summer Internships
Four recent participants feel better prepared for future employment and career success
August 30, 2016 by
Several University of Mississippi engineering students spent their summer months engaging in professional development experiences to prepare for their future careers. Chinelo Ibekwe, a junior from Lagos, Nigeria; Colbert Lehr, of Brandon; Linda Bardha, from Albania; and Miles Johnson, of Tupelo, have participated in a number of experiences that will make them marketable as theyRead the story …
Former Rebel Kendricks Claims Pole Vault Bronze at Rio Olympics
UM alumnus is third Ole Miss track athlete to medal at Olympic Games
August 30, 2016 by
RIO DE JANEIRO – It was a special night in Brazil for University of Mississippi alumnus Sam Kendricks, who captured a bronze medal in the men’s pole vault Aug. 15 at the 2016 Olympic Games. In a dramatic competition that came down to three final vaulters, Kendricks rose to the occasion by clearing 5.85 meters (19-2.25) on hisRead the story …
Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter Speaker for UM Fall Convocation
New, transfer students to be presented commemorative coin in Tuesday welcome ceremony
August 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jeffrey S. Vitter, the University of Mississippi’s 17th chancellor, will deliver the keynote address to the institution’s first-year and transfer students Tuesday (Aug. 23) during the annual Fall Convocation. The event begins at 7 p.m. in The Pavilion at Ole Miss. Incoming freshmen and transfer students receive a free, limited edition commemorative coinRead the story …
Two UM Colleagues United by Kidney Transplant
Decades-long friendship yields lifesaving surgery, lifelong connection
August 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A crisis situation often reveals who one’s true friends are. University of Mississippi colleagues Charlotte Pegues and Leslie Banahan discovered the depths of their friendship recently when a health crisis for the former brought the latter to her rescue. Three years ago, Pegues’ kidneys began to fail, eventually placing her in direRead the story …
UM Professors Earn Tenure and Promotions
Four academic departments, Croft Institute and Sarah Isom Center are under new leadership
August 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four faculty members within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi have been promoted to administrative positions, and more than 50 faculty members across campus have been granted tenure or rank promotions. Also, Gregg Roman has been hired as chair and professor of biology, and Rebekah Smith has beenRead the story …
Exercise May Help Diabetics Protect Their Eyesight
UM professor Paul Loprinzi's study yields insights for at-risk patients
August 15, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor’s research has determined that regular exercise may help prevent diabetics from losing their vision. Paul Loprinzi, assistant professor of health, exercise and recreation management, evaluated the association between sedentary behavior and diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that causes damage to blood vessels in the retina andRead the story …
UM Graphic Arts Students Snag Big Internships
Heidi Bain at Walt Disney World, Will Halcomb at Cartoon Network's Adult Swim
August 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Heidi Bain and Will Halcomb return to the University of Mississippi, the senior graphic art students will be able to compare notes from their respective internships at two of the biggest companies in the entertainment industry. Through early next year, Bain will be employed as a graphic design intern with DisneyRead the story …
UM Student Selected for National Committee to Prevent Sexual Violence
Elizabeth Romary is among 28 chosen for It's On Us Student Advisory Committee
August 3, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student has been selected to serve with a national organization that works to prevent campus sexual violence. Elizabeth Romary, of Greenville, North Carolina, is among 28 students chosen for the It’s On Us Student Advisory Committee. Launched by the White House, the program is a grassroots, student-led approachRead the story …