OXFORD, Miss. – Honey Ussery, a former local prosecutor who has fought for victims of sexual assaults and domestic abuse, recently became the University of Mississippi’s Title IX Coordinator, making her responsible for investigating campus reports of relationship violence, stalking and sexual assault. Many people think of women’s sports when they hear the term “TitleRead the story …
Classics Professor to Discuss Economics of Color in Ancient Rome
Hilary Becker to lecture Oct. 28 on campus as Humanities Teacher of the Year
October 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A classics professor selected as the 2015 University of Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year is delivering a lecture as part of her honor. Hilary Becker, assistant professor of classics, addresses “The Economy of Color in Ancient Rome: A Case Study of the Pigment Trade” at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in BryantRead the story …
UM Professor Aids in Discovery of New Species of Giant Tortoise
Ryan Garrick among co-authors of peer-reviewed paper published in journal PLoS ONE
October 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biologist collaborated as part of an international research team on the discovery of a new species of the Galapagos giant tortoise, findings that are included in the Oct. 21 issue of PLoS ONE, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Public Library of Science. Working as part of aRead the story …
Aggies, Rebels Team Up for Pinterest Promotion
Pin your Ole Miss spirit for a chance to win a tailgating prize
October 15, 2015 by
Do you think you’ve got the best Pinterest board that embodies what Ole Miss means to you? The University of Mississippi is excited to welcome Texas A&M fans to Oxford again this year. To help get everyone in the spirit of the fun-filled SEC football weekend, we’re hosting a contest on the official Ole Miss and Texas A&M Pinterest accounts. ThanksRead the story …
Renowned Documentarian Ken Burns to Speak at Fall Honors Convocation
Free tickets available at UM Box Office starting Oct. 16
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns is the guest speaker for this year’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College fall convocation at the University of Mississippi. Set for 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the lecture is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required.Read the story …
Lackey Named ASTM International Professor of the Year
UM engineering teacher and researcher lauded for dedication, innovation
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ellen Lackey, a University of Mississippi mechanical engineering professor at the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, has won the 2015 Professor of the Year Award from ASTM International, a global standards development organization. The group, previously known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, has more than 30,000 global members. The ASTMRead the story …
Berti Named Fellow of Prestigious American Physical Society
UM physicist recognized for outstanding contributions to field
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi physicist, well-known for his work on general relativity and black holes, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society. Emanuele Berti, UM associate professor of physics and astronomy, was awarded the prestigious honor during the society’s annual fall meeting in September. The citation acknowledges BertiRead the story …
Topological Quantum States of Matter is Topic for Next Science Cafe
UM physicist to share research on changes of non-thermal materials in Oct. 20 talk
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The topological properties of cold mater is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Café is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd. KevinRead the story …
FBI, UM Student Affairs Honor UPD Officers
Three presented awards, praised for contributing to statue noose investigation
October 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi police officers were honored Wednesday (Oct. 14) for their involvement in the investigation of vandalism to the James Meredith statue on campus last year. During a brief ceremony on the back porch of the Lyceum, just feet from the statue, Bryan McCloskey, senior supervisory resident agent from theRead the story …
Dance Company Brings Unique Perspective to Story of Helen Keller
Thodos Dance Chicago to perform Oct. 18 at Ford Center, also sets community outreach programs
October 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Thodos Dance Chicago company will bring its acclaimed contemporary and modern dance style to the University of Mississippi for a performance Sunday (Oct. 18) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. General admission tickets to the 3 p.m. show are $20 and can be purchased at http://fordcenter.org or at theRead the story …