OXFORD, Miss. – Alan McKay, founding dean emeritus of the Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, has been named the 2017 University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. McKay accepted the award April 8 at the annual School of Pharmacy Alumni Weekend banquet. McKay completed his master’s and Ph.D.Read the story …
Alan McKay Named UM Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year
Honoree is dean emeritus of Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy
April 10, 2017 by
Pharmacy Student Wins Kappa Epsilon Foundation Scholarship
Alix Cawthon hopes to specialize in infectious disease pharmacy
April 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alix Cawthon, a second-year pharmacy student at the University of Mississippi, is the winner of a Kappa Epsilon Zada M. Cooper Scholarship. A professional pharmacy fraternity founded in 1921 with the mission to serve women pharmacists, Kappa Epsilon champions women’s health issues. The fraternity’s foundation promotes scholastic and professional advancement among itsRead the story …
UM School of Pharmacy Prepares for Busy Weekend
Highlights include alumni golf tournament and awards, student competitions in Pharmacy Olympics
April 5, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year, as both alumni and students gather for a full slate of competition, fellowship and awards. The school’s annual Alumni Weekend is set for Friday and Saturday (April 7-8), complete with class reunions, aRead the story …
UM Natural Products Center Director Wins Prestigious Botanical Award
Ikhlas Khan honored for scientific community-building
April 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ikhlas Khan, director of the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississppi School of Pharmacy, was honored Monday (April 3) night with the 2016 Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award from the American Botanical Council. The presentation came at the 17th annual International Conference on the Science ofRead the story …
Newton Teacher Wins Geography Awareness Award
Gina Gordon chosen for her creativity and dedication to community involvement
April 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Geographic Alliance, headquartered at the University of Mississippi, has selected Gina Gordon, a gifted teacher at Newton Elementary School in Newton, as this year’s recipient of the Karen Wallace Geography Awareness Award. Gordon conducted a semester-long unit with her gifted students in second through sixth grades focused on Mississippi geography,Read the story …
UM Foundation Welcomes New Development Officer
Port Kaigler brings new opportunities to School of Pharmacy
April 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Port Kaigler, being an Ole Miss Rebel is not just a career move, it’s a family tradition. This legacy, established by his parents, was cemented for the University of Mississippi’s newest development officer when he visited his older brother at UM. “There’s a lot of red and blue in our family,”Read the story …
Local Officials Join to Volunteers for Service Recognition Day
Event spotlights community involvement and needs
March 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Local elected officials will join representatives of volunteer organizations serving the Lafayette-Oxford-University community Tuesday (April 4) at the Pantry to observe Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service. Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson and Jeff Busby, president of the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, are set to join volunteers and staff fromRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Hosts International Botanical Conference
Attendees share advances in technology, research and policy
March 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Oxford is again the destination for scientists and other visitors from around the world gathering to discuss the ancient, yet rapidly evolving, study of botanical medicines. The 17th annual International Conference on the Science of Botanicals is set for April 3-6 at the Oxford Conference Center. The National Center for Natural ProductsRead the story …
Ole Miss Insurance Symposium Tackles Critical Issues
Risk Management and Insurance program hosts 22nd annual meeting of industry leaders
March 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Key industry issues, including the Affordable Care Act and catastrophe management, were examined in depth at the annual Ole Miss Insurance Symposium, hosted for the 22nd consecutive year by the University of Mississippi’s risk management and insurance program. The event, held March 22-23 at The Inn at Ole Miss, continues to attractRead the story …
UM Honors College to Dedicate Expanded Building Thursday
Project added classrooms, study areas and space to 'dive deep' into discussions
March 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students, faculty and administrators will gather Thursday afternoon (March 30) at the University of Mississippi to celebrate the dedication of the expanded and renovated home of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. The ceremony, set for 3 p.m. in the building’s great room just inside the west entrance, officially concludes a projectRead the story …