OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s ROTC cadets, midshipmen and Marines stood at attention Thursday (Nov. 14) in their crisp uniforms and presented the nation’s colors as part of pass in review, a storied military tradition that gives the commanding officer a chance to inspect the troops. The event was held in front ofRead the story …
ROTC Pass in Review Showcases Future Military Leaders
Cadets, midshipmen and marines from the program gather for review by Chancellor Glenn Boyce
November 15, 2019 by
Pharmacy Early Entry Program Celebrates 25 Years
Ole Miss was a pioneer in public pharmacy school early admission programs
November 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Marvin Wilson introduced the idea of an early entry program to the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 1994, he didn’t do so to help student pharmacists find best friends. His goal was to attract more academically ambitious future pharmacists to Ole Miss, not to create cohorts of students thatRead the story …
UM Enrolls Next Generation of Future Leaders Across Six Campuses
Oxford campus records its highest retention rate ever
November 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi enrolled 22,273 students across its six campuses for fall 2019, based on the official census figure captured Nov. 1. UM continues to attract a geographically diverse student body, with students from all 82 counties in Mississippi, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 88 countries around theRead the story …
Eli Lilly Scientist Named 2019 Joseph Sam Distinguished Alumnus
Maria Alvim Gaston earned doctorate in medicinal chemistry from UM
November 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Maria Alvim Gaston, a 2000 University of Mississippi graduate with a doctoral degree in medicinal chemistry, was named the School of Pharmacy Department of BioMolecular Sciences‘ 2019 Joseph Sam Distinguished Alumnus Award honoree. Gaston, a principal research scientist at Eli Lilly and Co., delivered the Joseph Sam Distinguished Alumnus Lecture earlier thisRead the story …
Knight Gate Honors Rebel Legend
Couple's gift supports Ole Miss athletics, pays tribute to 'Chucky'
November 9, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent $250,000 gift to the University of Mississippi has given Amy and Alex Knight, of Germantown, Tennessee, a lasting family tribute while honoring a beloved fallen Rebel. The Knights’ name adorns Gate 38 of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, representing in perpetuity the family’s desire to help improve athletics facilities and help recruit student-athletesRead the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council Welcomes Freshman Scholars
Fourteen incoming students provided with scholarships, mentoring and networking opportunities
November 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy has welcomed an outstanding group of young students to campus as its 2019-20 freshman class scholars at the University of Mississippi. This year’s incoming scholars are: Bradley Brantley, Mary Patton Murphy and Casiah Watson, all of Jackson; Ansley Brown, of Johns Creek, Georgia; Gray Duperier,Read the story …
Ole Miss Pharmacy Surpasses $1 Million in Private Support
2018-19 fiscal year marked the fifth time since 1982 that school hit seven figures in committed gifts
November 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy accomplished an ambitious goal during the 2018-19 fiscal year as it surpassed $1 million in private support. Supporters contributed $1.1 million in gifts and commitments, marking the fifth time since 1982 the school moved past the seven-figure benchmark. “This milestone is a testament to theRead the story …
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Ranks Ole Miss MBA Program in Top 50
National recognition given for the university's advanced degree
November 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Master of Business Administration program has been named among the nation’s best by Bloomberg BusinessWeek. The rankings, released Monday (Nov. 4), place Ole Miss at No. 34 among American public universities. For the 2019 edition, Bloomberg ranked MBA programs using four categories: Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship. TheRead the story …
International Fellowship Takes UM Music Professor to Nigeria
George Dor conducts research, collaborates with Nigerian colleagues
November 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – George Worlasi Kwasi Dor, professor of music and ethnomusicology at the University of Mississippi, had a very productive summer, and his activities promise to pay dividends for his students for years to come. Dor conducted field research, collaborated on academic course design, presented lectures, mentored faculty and students, and performed, all courtesyRead the story …
First Tuesdays in Bryant Hall Continues Nov. 5
Noontime music series features ambient music this month
November 3, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The First Tuesdays in Bryant Hall Noontime Music Series has, to date, featured music for piano and for clarinet and piano; cello, flute and voice are slated for upcoming performances. But this Tuesday (Nov. 5), Michael Gardiner will perform on something a little different: his laptop. Gardiner, associate professor of music theoryRead the story …