OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi community can enjoy the spring weather and learn about sustainable living during the Office of Sustainability’s annual Green Week, which starts Monday (April 18) and runs through April 24. Since it was started in 2009, Green Week hosts a series of events and demonstrations each year to teachRead the story …
University Celebrates Green Week 2022
Annual event promotes sustainable and environmentally conscious living
April 14, 2022 by
Art that Makes You ‘Feel Seen’
Jacob Hoshimoto transports visitors to fantastic landscapes, plans UM Museum lecture for Tuesday
April 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When visitors step into artist Jacob Hashimoto’s abstract worlds at the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses, he hopes that they can see faint reflections of the world they know and use them as a gateway to new ideas and perspectives. Within “The Other Sun,” the artist’s exhibit at the museum,Read the story …
‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ Selected as 2022 Common Read
Campus community to discuss essays by bestselling author John Green
April 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In today’s geological age, it is undeniable that humans have a significant impact on the world we inhabit. The University of Mississippi‘s 2022 Common Reading Experience selection examines this and how humans are conversely affected by the world. “The Anthropocene Reviewed” (Dutton, 2021) features a collection of essays by acclaimed author JohnRead the story …
Two Mississippi Students Awarded Truman Scholarships
Jilkiah Bryant and Andy Flores, both UM juniors, chosen for prestigious national honor
April 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi juniors Jilkiah Bryant and Andy Flores recently got life-changing news: both students in the university’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College have been awarded prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarships. This is the first time since 2013 that the Truman Foundation has awarded two scholarships to the state of Mississippi andRead the story …
Engineer Receives NSF Award to Help Develop Better Immunotherapies
Prestigious award for Thomas Werfel supports studies into targeted vaccines and cancer treatments
April 13, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thomas Werfel, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Mississippi, has received a Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, award from the National Science Foundation. The CAREER award, a five-year grant for $597,638, will fund Werfel’s efforts to create innovative biomaterials that will help human immune systems respond better toRead the story …
Building a BASE for Success
Ole Miss business school launches initiative to strengthen relationships with industry
April 12, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To prepare University of Mississippi students to succeed and lead in the rapidly changing market, the School of Business Administration has launched a program to connect students and faculty with industry. The Core for Business Analytics, Sales and Supply Chain – referred to as BASE – combines faculty knowledge with industry interestsRead the story …
Dr. David Coon Joins Ole Miss Student Health Services
Popular Oxford physician enhances student care choices
April 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. David Coon, a veteran Oxford health care provider, joins the Student Health Services staff at the University of Mississippi today (April 11). Coon, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Ole Miss, was the owner and a physician at Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford since 1995. He earned his medicalRead the story …
Alumnus Backs Opportunities for Business Graduates, Student-Athletes
UM graduate's gifts support job placement for students, improved facilities
April 9, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After a career spanning more than 30 years across the telecommunication and information technology industries, including leading four companies as CEO, Dean Douglas is giving back to the university he credits for his success. With gifts totaling $250,000, the 1978 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration established theRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Honored with Elsie M. Hood Teaching Award
John Bentley's dedication and enthusiasm earns him university's top teaching honor
April 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a passion for statistics and commitment to student learning, John Bentley, professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, is the winner of the 2022 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. This award recognizes one Ole Miss professor each year who embodies teaching excellence and exceptional student engagement.Read the story …
Giving Day 2022 a Success
Alumni and friends step up with $2.541 million
April 7, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss – When the last online donation was made Wednesday (April 6) for Giving Day 2022, the University of Mississippi‘s loyal donors had united to set unprecedented fundraising records for academics. This year, 1,491 Ole Miss students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff members contributed 1,854 gifts totaling more than $2.541 million – theRead the story …