OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and its National Center for Natural Products Research conducted their first course recently in the Natural Products Training Lab, covering various aspects and techniques of botanical authentication. “I am very pleased with how the first training lab course went,” said Ikhlas Khan, NCNPR director. “ThisRead the story …
Attendees Participate in First UM Natural Products Training Lab Course
Pharmacy school sets next session for February
November 5, 2017 by
Private Giving Offers Students More than Expected
UM scholarships enhance education experience
November 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Since she was 5 years old, Abby Bruce, of Saltillo, has wanted to be fluent in Spanish. Thanks to an endowment created by a private gift to the University of Mississippi, the senior will graduate with a degree not just in Spanish but also in international studies. Every day, in classrooms andRead the story …
Gloria Kellum Lauded with New Scholarship Fund
Political science group honors longtime UM administrator
November 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The advisory board for the University of Mississippi’s Department of Political Science has honored longtime administrator Gloria Kellum by establishing a scholarship endowment in her name, recognizing her service to the university. Board member Rod Taylor of Rosemary Beach, Florida, nominated the former vice chancellor for university relations for the honor dueRead the story …
Aviation Law Expert to Speak Wednesday at UM
Paul Fitzgerald to discuss landmark trans-Atlantic alliance
October 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Canadian aviation law expert Paul Fitzgerald visits the University of Mississippi School of Law on Wednesday (Nov. 1) for a discussion of a major trans-Atlantic pact between Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. His talk, titled “Introducing A++, A Global Mega Airline You’ve Never Heard Of,” is set for 12:45 p.m. inRead the story …
Museum Aims to Get Visitors Moving on Bailey’s Woods Trail
Family Activity Day to feature fresh air and fun on the way to Rowan Oak
October 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum will host a “Let’s Move on the Trail” Family Activity Day on Saturday (Nov. 4). Oxford residents, Ole Miss students, families and visitors are invited to drop by the museum between 10 a.m. and noon to begin a day of fresh air, exercise and art activities alongRead the story …
University’s EAC Report Cards Available Online
Report cards provide university, system-level data
October 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Education Achievement Council report cards for the University of Mississippi, as well as those of all the state’s other public universities, have been posted online at http://www.mississippi.edu/eac/. The report cards show the progress that has been made toward educational goals for each university and community college. The reports include information onRead the story …
Business School Students Visit the ‘Oracle of Omaha’
Group gets rare chance to learn from world-class investor Warren Buffett
October 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of University of Mississippi students got career advice and wisdom from Warren Buffett, better known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” during a recent face-to-face conversation at his headquarters in Nebraska. This was the first time the UM School of Business Administration had participated in such an event, but the experienceRead the story …
Student Callers Earn While They Learn
Call center offers Ole Miss students a form of financial aid
October 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each week, students in the call center at the University of Mississippi seek support for Ole Miss while also gaining income and valuable experience for themselves. Five days a week, 40 students reach out to alumni and friends, engaging them in conversations that frequently lead to financial benefits for UM schools andRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Group Named Most Improved Chapter of the Year
Organization honored by National Community Pharmacists Association at annual convention
October 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association was recognized as the Most Improved Chapter of the Year at the NCPA Convention in Orlando earlier this month. “Our chapter is devoted to promoting independent pharmacy in Mississippi,” said fourth-year student Lily Van, of Honolulu. “ItRead the story …
UM Alumna Finds Creative Inspiration in Hometown Support
October 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumna and Oxford-based jewelry designer Taylor Wilkinson teams up with Cicada Boutique this weekend to showcase her jewelry line, Taylor Wilkinson Designs. Wilkinson’s designs will be on display 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Oct. 27-28) and will be available for purchase at the store, at 307 South LamarRead the story …