OXFORD, Miss. – Kristine Willett, professor of pharmacology and environmental toxicology, has been chosen as chair of the Department of BioMolecular Sciences in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. The Department of BioMolecular Sciences encompasses the divisions of environmental toxicology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacognosy and pharmacology. Several members of the department nominated Willett, a nativeRead the story …
Kristie Willett Named Chair of UM Department of BioMolecular Sciences
New leader brings 17 years' experience and research expertise
January 20, 2017 by
Ruckdeschel Takes Lead Role in UMMC’s Cancer Fight
National leader in cancer research and treatment looks forward to 'conducting' efforts
January 18, 2017 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. John C. Ruckdeschel has joined the University of Mississippi Medical Center as Cancer Institute director and Ergon Chair in Cancer Research. Ruckdeschel brings a wealth of experience to the job, said Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the school of medicine. Ruckdeschel will work with CancerRead the story …
Alumnus Plans Ahead to Spur Growth, Improvement at UM
Whitehead's gift will support generations of student-athletes
January 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Tampa Bay Ole Miss Club was fairly inactive when University of Mississippi alumnus Greg Whitehead became president two years ago. Today, with 121 active Alumni Association members, the Florida club is thriving. “The Ole Miss Alumni Association has had a club in the Tampa Bay area for several years, but itRead the story …
UM Classics Department Honored for Professional Equity
University is third recipient of award
January 11, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Women’s Classical Caucus honored the Department of Classics at the University of Mississippi with its WCC Award in Professional Equity at the Archaeological Institute of America/Society for Classical Studies joint annual meeting last week (Jan. 6) in Toronto. The award, established in 2014, is given to an institution that has worked toRead the story …
UM Online Master of Business Administration Program Ranked in Top 25
U.S News & World Report releases 2017 rankings for online MBA degrees
January 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Online Master of Business Administration program has been named as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings, released today (Jan. 10), place Ole Miss at No. 22 nationally. “We are excited for the recognition of the outstanding education received inRead the story …
Cease Supports Education Beyond the Classroom
Birmingham event planner's gift acknowledges UM School of Journalism and New Media for success
January 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In college, Meghan Cease never imagined she would become one of the most successful event planners in the Southeast. At only 32 years old, the owner of Birmingham, Alabama-based M. Elizabeth Events reached a point in her career when she felt it was time to give back to the University of Mississippi,Read the story …
Grant Extends Foundation’s Support of METP to 10 Years, $42 Million
Success of teacher preparation program draws $28 million in continued funding for UM, MSU
January 4, 2017 by
JACKSON, Miss. – A new commitment of $28 million from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation marks a total investment of $42.1 million over 10 years into the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, a collaborative teacher preparation program at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University that provides both scholarships and an honors college-typeRead the story …
New UM Scholarship Honors a Son, Father and Friend
Crawfords create UM endowment for Eagle Scouts, business majors
January 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Achieving the Eagle Scout rank – the highest accomplishment in Scouting – reflects a level of leadership and commitment reached only by about 5 percent of Boy Scouts. Mitchell Crawford was one those proud Eagle Scouts. Crawford, 34, died in 2011 after a five-year battle with lymphoma. Terry Crawford and his wife,Read the story …
UM Natural Products Center Designated as Center of Excellence
Food and Drug Administration has awarded the distinction to NCNPR for 15 straight years
December 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has renewed the National Center for Natural Products Research’s designation as a Center of Excellence in recognition of its work in botanical dietary supplement research. This is the 15th consecutive year the NCNPR has received this recognition. As part of its partnership with the FDA, whichRead the story …
Lance Yarbrough Rejoins UM Geological Engineering Faculty
New assistant professor combines expertise in private sector, experiences in academia
December 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lance David Yabrough helped build a successful business before he joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty earlier this year. Still, the newest assistant professor of geology and geological engineering was eager to come aboard. “I had been an adjunct associate professor with the department for more than a year while IRead the story …