OXFORD, Miss – A trip to the chiropractor and a passion to help his mother open her own restaurant prompted Cesar Hidalgo, a University of Mississippi junior from Meridian, to pursue a double major in exercise science and dietetics and nutrition. “I went to the chiropractor, and that got my attention,” Hidalgo said. “I thoughtRead the story …
Student Follows Siblings to UM for Double Major
Cesar Hidalgo shares big goals for combining disciplines into one career
November 24, 2021 by
MOST Conference Reunion Brings Mississippi Seniors to Campus
The message is clear: 'We want you here'
November 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time in two years, high school seniors from around the state were able to gather at the University of Mississippi for the Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent, or MOST, conference reunion. The last two conferences have been held virtually due to COVID-19, but a group more than two dozenRead the story …
The Conversation: Ensuring Peaceful Use of Space
November 23, 2021 by
Space law hasn’t been changed since 1967 – but the UN aims to update laws and keep space peaceful By Michelle Hanlon and Greg Autry On Nov. 15, 2021, Russia destroyed one of its own old satellites using a missile launched from the surface of the Earth, creating a massive debris cloud that threatens many space assets,Read the story …
Banking Symposium Explores Use of Technology in Post-COVID Marketplace
20th annual event draws one of the largest crowds ever
November 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Officials from regional banks and other financial industry firms explored the impact of technology on the banking and finance industry, particularly in the wake of COVID, at the University of Mississippi‘s 20th annual Banking and Finance Symposium. The annual conference, held Nov. 12 at the Oxford Conference Center, was open to OleRead the story …
Civil Engineering Professor Named Mississippi Engineer of the Year
Cristiane Surbeck recognized by Mississippi section of ASCE
November 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cristiane Surbeck, chair and professor of civil engineering at the University of Mississippi, has been named Engineer of the Year by the Mississippi section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Surbeck is a published author and part of the team completing research on green stormwater infrastructure funded by the Mississippi-Alabama SeaRead the story …
Gift Honors Generations of Rebel Fans
Windham Family Gate stands as tribute to past, future UM supporters
November 20, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gate 11 at the University of Mississippi‘s Vaught-Hemingway Stadium represents past and future generations. The William Abbott Windham Family Gate memorializes the life of an Ole Miss graduate while also honoring his great-grandchildren and namesakes: siblings William, Abbott and Windham. “My dad lived and breathed Ole Miss and taught us to doRead the story …
App Founder Discusses Resiliency at REDe Entrepreneurship Summit
Former inmate tells students that business ideas can have profound impact
November 19, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “The entrepreneurial spirit is like the Ole Miss spirit; it demands a commitment to excellence and signifies a passion for one’s pursuit,” University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce told a packed room of students at the annual REDe Entrepreneurship Summit. Boyce opened the fourth annual summit, which featured entrepreneur Marcus Bullock asRead the story …
Athletic Training Program Implements Concussion Education Component
Heather Shirley works to introduce and evaluate a new standard operating process
November 19, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The director of a University of Mississippi program that aims to prepare future health care professionals to serve as athletic trainers is working to assess the knowledge and attitudes of college students on sports concussions in response to concussion education. Heather Shirley, assistant professor and director of the Master of Science inRead the story …
Alumnus Honored by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Tommie Robinson Jr. recognized for contributions to communication sciences and disorders
November 18, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is set to honor University of Mississippi alumnus Tommie L. Robinson Jr. on Friday (Nov. 19) with the Honors of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association award. Honors of the Association is the highest award bestowed by the ASHA. Individuals receiving this honor demonstrate distinguished contributions toRead the story …
Regional Library Agreement Leverages Access
UM enters shared agreement with two Louisiana universities through Government Publishing Office
November 17, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has joined two Louisiana universities in a regional agreement to enhance access to federal government documents. The agreement, created through the U.S. Government Publishing Office‘s Federal Depository Library Program, allows the university to share collection responsibilities with Louisiana State University Libraries and Louisiana Tech University Libraries. “A centralRead the story …