OXFORD, Miss. – When William Magee, a University of Mississippi young alumnus, lost his battle with drug addiction, parents Kent and David Magee, of Oxford, shared his story and started an ongoing movement to help students. Student organizations, alumni, parents, aunts, uncles, faculty, staff, friends, a foundation, a corporation and a church congregation have collectivelyRead the story …
Drug, Alcohol Education Attracts Support
Grassroots effort surpasses $1 million for UM's new William Magee Center
April 19, 2018 by
Former Arkansas Senator Named UM Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year
Consumer advocate and children's rights champion Percy Malone wins honor
April 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – State senator, state representative, pharmacist and University of Mississippi alumnus – of all Percy Malone’s titles, the one which he is proudest of is advocate. The former Arkansas state senator and 1965 pharmacy graduate is the School of Pharmacy‘s 2018 Alumnus of the Year. He has spent his career fighting to representRead the story …
Law Alumna and Adjunct Professor to Clerk on U.S. Supreme Court
Tobi Young hopes to apply her real-world legal experience while clerking for Justice Neil Gorsuch
April 16, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tobi Young, a 2003 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law and an adjunct professor, has been selected as a U.S. Supreme Court clerk for Justice Neil Gorsuch. Young, who graduated with high honors, will serve during the court’s 2018-19 term. “The law school is so excited for Tobi, whoRead the story …
New Scholarship Memorializes a Legend
Fund honors Eddie Crawford's outstanding legacy at Ole Miss
April 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Eddie Crawford, of Oxford, is being memorialized with a scholarship fund in his name at the University of Mississippi. The legendary Ole Miss player, coach and administrator was touted as one of the university’s greatest ambassadors. “Eddie epitomized everything good about Ole Miss and wore many hats during his 55-plusRead the story …
Documentary About UM Professor Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival
Filmmaker V. Scott Balcerek screening 'Satan & Adam' after two decades of work
April 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The film industry is achieving big things as this year’s 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival is set to premiere 75 new films. Adam Gussow, University of Mississippi associate professor of English and Southern studies, is among the stars of the festival and will attend the Friday (April 20) premiere of “Satan &Read the story …
Botanical Experts Gather in Oxford for International Conference
UM School of Pharmacy and NCNPR welcome 280 conference attendees
April 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scientists and visitors from around the globe gathered in Oxford this week (April 9-12) for the 18th annual International Conference on the Science of Botanicals. Organized and hosted by the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, the conference welcomed 280 registrants from universities, governmentRead the story …
Pharmacy School Introduces Application Option for Rising Sophomores
Advanced Standing Program offers qualified students seat in professional program
April 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is providing university freshmen a new way to secure their spot in its professional pharmacy program with the Sophomore Advanced Standing Program. The program allows qualified UM freshmen to earn a guaranteed seat in the School of Pharmacy’s professional program, thereby avoiding the competitive selectionRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Elected Speaker of National Professional Society
Third-year student pharmacist Regan Tyler named to Phi Lambda Sigma's Executive Committee
April 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Regan Tyler, a third-year student at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, was elected as Phi Lambda Sigma’s speaker of the house during the organization’s national meeting, held in conjunction with the American Pharmacists Association annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Phi Lambda Sigma is a pharmacy leadership society that aims toRead the story …
Crowdfunding Campaign to Fund Literacy Program
Communication Sciences and Disorders' 'Ready to Read' fundraiser to benefit children
April 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The speech-language pathologists who operate the University of Mississippi’s Speech and Hearing Center are bringing their expertise to a communitywide literacy program designed to improve children’s reading skills before they reach third grade. “We know that if kids aren’t reading on grade level by the time they get to the third grade,Read the story …
Student Pharmacists Present Research at National Conference
Five UM students showcase their work at APhA annual meeting
April 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy students each presented their own research at the recent American Pharmacists Association annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The students are Anna Crider, Erin Hoevelmann, Yiran Rong, Victoria Miller and Kelsey Raymer. “This was an excellent opportunity for these students to share their work at aRead the story …