About 1,500 University of Mississippi students volunteered Saturday (April 2) for sixth annual Big Event and took on service projects all over the L-O-U community. The volunteers worked at 150 different sites around Oxford, working with homeowners, community leaders, religious leaders and elected officials to identify jobs that needed to be done. More than 300Read the story …
Wellness Rebels: Hilarie Bain
UM printing director stays active to set an example for her family, coworkers
March 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Hilarie Bain rarely stops moving. The University of Mississippi’s director of printing and creative services walks all over Sam-Gerard Hall during her workday. She cheerfully meets with colleagues from one end of the building to the other. She takes the stairs as easily as someone stepping over a puddle. Thanks to aRead the story …
Abramowitz to Deliver Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture
Speaker is an expert on the effects of quality pharmacy care on patient outcomes, health care costs
March 25, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Paul W. Abramowitz, chief executive officer of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, will give the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s 2016 Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture. The lecture, which is sponsored by the pharmacy school, is set for 11 a.m. Thursday (March 31) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for theRead the story …
UM Museum Named Among Nation’s Best Collegiate Collections
Survey notes facility's diverse holdings and outreach programs
March 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Best College Reviews has named the University of Mississippi Museum and its large collection of folk art, Greek and Roman antiquities and other artifacts as one of the nation’s best collegiate art museums. UM’s museum ranked No. 12 on a list of the top 35 collegiate art museums. Harvard University’s museum topped the list,Read the story …
Q&A: Meet Barbara Russo, UM’s New Emergency Management Coordinator
March 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Barbara Russo, who holds a doctorate in fire and emergency services, has taught the subject and has many years of valuable on-the-job experience, took over March 16 as the University of Mississippi’s new emergency management coordinator. Russo earned her Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. She comes to Ole Miss from Jacksonville, North Carolina.Read the story …
UM Hosts Annual Insurance Symposium
Event features information on issues and trends affecting industry, networking opportunities
March 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration hosts its annual Insurance Symposium March 23-24, bringing together about 200 industry professionals to learn from speakers on topics such as health care, technology, emerging risks, legislative issues and leadership. Attendees will gain insights from CEOs and other industry leaders. The symposium kicks offRead the story …
UM Researchers Examine How Exercise Combats Aging
Study sheds light on effects of working out on human chromosomes
March 9, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi researchers have completed a study that sheds new light on how working out keeps human cells in good shape, which can stave off some of the physical problems associated with getting older. Paul Loprinzi and Jeremy Loenneke, both assistant professors of health and exercise science at UM, workedRead the story …
‘Ten Little Indians’ is 2016 UM Common Reading Experience Selection
Story collection chosen from among five finalists for consideration
February 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Ten Little Indians,” a collection of poignant and emotionally resonate stories of Native Americans at cultural and personal crossroads, has been chosen for the 2016 Common Reading Experience at the University of Mississippi. All incoming freshmen and transfer students will get copies of the Sherman Alexie book with instructions to read itRead the story …
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Begins Monday
TV meteorologist Austin Onek to be on hand Thursday
February 29, 2016 by
Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins Monday (Feb. 29) at the University of Mississippi with the goal of giving faculty, staff and students critical information about how to be ready in the face of a tornado, thunderstorm or other intense meteorological event. An information table will be set up at the Ole Miss Student Union fromRead the story …
Wellness Rebel: Barry Barnes
February 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pizza was like a highly addictive drug to Barry Barnes. But he only indulges in it and other less-than-healthy foods on weekends now. He prepares his meals well ahead of time and eats more fruits and vegetables. He’s added exercise to the mix, which has helped him lose about 30 pounds. “NutritionRead the story …