OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor emeritus has published a book on the late Charles W. Hartman, dean of the UM School of Pharmacy from 1961 to 1970. “‘Visionary’ is the term often used to describe Hartman,” said Mickey Smith, author of the book and Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Administration. “However,Read the story …
Retired Professor Publishes Book on Pharmacy Legend
Mickey Smith continues prolific writing career
June 22, 2013 by
FASTrack Students Help Expand Library for Middle School Students
Freshmen service learning project provides encouragement to disadvantaged youth in Mississippi Delta
June 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognizing that reading good books can sometimes inspire great aspirations, 20 University of Mississippi freshmen recently helped provide copies of their favorite volumes to underprivileged middle school students in the Mississippi Delta. As a service learning project, UM students in the FASTrack program compiled a small classroom library for Lynzie Biggs, aRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Residency Program to Graduate Fourth Class
Program enhances patient-care skills, develops research and teaching capabilities
June 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a few days, Jasmine S. McKee and Liza Wilson will become the most recent graduates of the School of Pharmacy’s Community Pharmacy Residency program, which advances Doctor of Pharmacy graduates’ patient-care skills, provides opportunities to implement patient-care services, and develops research and teaching skills. McKee and Wilson completed the residency program’sRead the story …
Attorney Donates Letters from Kennedys to Library
U.S. Marshal Ernest S. Mike was injured in 1962 Ole Miss riot
June 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fifty-one years ago, President John F. Kennedy and U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy wrote letters of appreciation to U.S. Marshal Ernst S. Mike after the riot at the University of Mississippi that was sparked by the institution’s integration in 1962. “The courage and dedication which you demonstrated while in great personalRead the story …
UM Pharmacy School Launches Campaign to Renovate Faser Hall
Skills laboratory critical to students’ training included in plans
June 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is launching an $8 million capital campaign to support renovations in one of its main buildings, preparing the facility to meet the needs of pharmacy students for years to come. The Faser Capital Campaign will attract funds to refurbish Faser Hall, home to faculty offices,Read the story …
UM Students Win Top Honors at China Open
In first venture onto international stage, university debaters best 109 other competing institutions
June 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi forensics team members won top honors recently at the fourth annual China Open at Xi’an International Studies University. The China Open is the International Debate Education Association’s premier competition in China, aimed at contributing to thriving debate communities and encouraging interactions among debaters. Taking first place were IsaacRead the story …
Washington Post: Myrlie Evers-Williams returns to Mississippi as more than a civil rights widow
June 5, 2013 by
Oxford, Miss. — Myrlie Evers-Williams moves gingerly about the crowd, slowed by her 80-year-old knees. The University of Mississippi chancellor, who has invited her to speak at commencement exercises, takes her hand to lead her down a flight of stairs. Students, black and white, ask to pose for a photo with her as she makes herRead the story …
Susan Madl Honored as Staff Member of the Month
Procurement assistant has been employed at UM since 2002; retiring June 30
June 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Susan Madl, procurement assistant in the Department of Procurement Services, is the Staff Member of the Month for May. “This is a total shock,” said Madl, who is retiring June 30 after 11 years of employment at UM. “I simply enjoy my job and strive to do my best.” In addition to enjoyingRead the story …
Museum Summer Camps Offer Unique Opportunities
... The one-week camps run Mondays through Fridays during June and July
May 30, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Museum summer camps at Ole Miss offer children opportunities to explore nature and art on the trail, learn about science, travel back in time to the ancient world, create art inspired by the collections and view rarely seen artifacts from the Museum vault. “The Museum’s summer camp program provides a unique opportunityRead the story …
Buntin Named Ole Miss Education Alumna of the Year
Retired UM DeSoto dean honored for career in public education
May 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Retired University of Mississippi administrator Bonnie Buntin is the recipient of the School of Education’s 2013 Alumna of the Year Award. Buntin, who retired as dean of the university’s DeSoto Center in 2011, was selected for the award in honor of her more-than-30-year career in public education, both as a speech pathologistRead the story …