OXFORD, Miss. – Thanks to one of the most active fan bases in social media, the University of Mississippi is nominated for a prestigious Shorty Award, an annual accolade honoring the best in social media. But don’t quiet down now – Ole Miss needs your vote to advance to the finals. From former Rebel BrittneyRead the story …
Tweet Your Vote to Help Ole Miss Claim Prestigious Honor
@OleMissRebels nominated for excellence in higher ed social media
January 16, 2013 by
Feders’ $100,000 Gift to Support Oxford Conference for the Book
Couple developed appreciation for university's Southern culture efforts while stationed in the Philippines
January 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As native Mississippians, Ron and Becky Feder grew up steeped in the folkways of the American South. But it took an extended stay in the faraway Philippines to help them truly appreciate the extraordinary – and decidedly unique – culture of their homeland. The Feders have been giving their money and timeRead the story …
Law School’s Inaugural Skill Session Led by Elite Practictioners
January 15, 2013 by
The University of Mississippi School of Law’s new program, the Skill Session, begins Jan. 7, 2013, and focuses on providing UM law students with professional legal skill training from a set of seasoned, elite practictioners. The attorneys’ specialty areas range from international insurance litigation to entertainment law. Read the story
Sun Herald: Alumna Earned Three Degrees Despite Cancer
January 12, 2013 by
University of Mississippi alumna and Vancleave native Rachel Ables earned three degrees (including a law degree) while battling cancer. She passed away last week, but her inspiring story was chronicled by the Sun Herald’s Robin Fitzgerald. Read the story
Huffington Post: Space Lawsuits Entering New Frontier
January 9, 2013 by
As companies examine future projects in space, they turn to individuals like Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz, director of the space law program at the University of Mississippi, for legal precedents. Read the story
UM Competition Helps Students Hone Art of Public Speaking
Annual Speaker's Edge competition set for Jan. 10-11
January 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Public speaking may be the No. 1 fear of most people, but University of Mississippi students learn to conquer those fears during Speaker’s Edge, a transformative public speaking competition. Students in the Master of Business Administration program spend 10 days working with world-class communication coaches, studying the skills of high-impact public speaking.Read the story …
DeSoto Education Student Honored for Grant Writing
Education student uses grant monies to benefit north Mississippi schools
January 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When University of Mississippi senior Tammie Eldred began student teaching at Strayhorn Elementary School in Tate County, she quickly noticed the rural school was in need of a proper sign, a problem she would soon help solve. Eldred, the December Education Student of the Month, organized and led the effort by theRead the story …
Crime Fiction Author Selected as Grisham Writer-in-Residence
Megan Abbott to teach graduate, undergraduate courses
January 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A highly acclaimed mystery-crime fiction author has been selected as the 2013 John and Renée Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi Megan Abbott is the Edgar-winning author of the novels “Queenpin” (Simon & Schuster, 2007), “The Song Is You” (Simon & Schuster, 2007), “Die a Little” (Simon & Schuster, 2005) andRead the story …
Play Therapy Institute Prepares for Future Growth
Move to Insight Park grows institute's child advocacy, education missions
January 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nearly a year-and-a-half after opening its doors, the Child Advocacy and Play Therapy Institute at the University of Mississippi has moved to a new facility, allowing the institute to significantly increase the number of children it can reach with play therapy services each week. CAPTI’s move from Guyton Hall to the university’sRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Dean Wins AACP Election
David D. Allen becomes chair-elect of the AACP Council of Deans
January 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David D. Allen, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been selected by his peers as chair-elect of the Council of Deans for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. “I’ve been involved with AACP for years, and being elected to chair the Council of Deans is a tremendousRead the story …