University of Mississippi nutrition and hospitality management students ended the spring semester by gaining hands-on experience hosting the 2013 Double Decker Square Fair for the first time April 27. Students in adjunct instructor Jeremy Roberts’ event-planning class spearheaded the space-themed children’s fair, which included visitors from NASA’s Stennis Space Center, the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society’s annualRead the story …
History of Ole Miss Commencement on Display at Library
Exhibition features James Meredith’s 1963 commencement program
May 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There were no graduates when the University of Mississippi held its first Commencement in July 1849, less than one year after opening for its first classes. The four-day event included “sumptuous banquets, a commencement ball…” and an address by Alexander M. Clayton, an original trustee of the university, said David Sansing, professorRead the story …
Art History Professor Helps Create Online Database of Medieval Works
Collaboration with Catholic University will feature art and artifacts from early northern Europe
May 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor is helping create an online database to provide easier access to information about the art and material culture of early medieval northern Europe, including that of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. Nancy Wicker, UM professor of art history, is collaborating with Lilla Kopár of Catholic University of AmericaRead the story …
Diverse Duo of Men to Discuss Intertwining Legacies April 30
… Final event brings Holocaust survivor, Tuskegee airman together to share and compare histories
April 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The historical and cultural connections between African-Americans and Jews during World War II will be discussed by representatives from both groups April 30 at the University of Mississippi. The event, titled “Two Sides of a Coin: Reflections on Racism, the Holocaust and the Power of Prejudices,” begins at 5:30 p.m. in theRead the story …
New Visitor Parking Increases Accessibility
April 25, 2013 by
Dear Alumni and Friends of the university, To accommodate the extraordinary growth at Ole Miss, the university is implementing a new guest-parking policy that will take effect July 1. Parking changes are intended to be as convenient as possible, even as demand for parking increases. The ultimate goal of the parking plan is to improveRead the story …
Ole Miss Moneythink Chapter Awarded Morgan Stanley Grant
Chapter hosts Moneythink competition April 25 for high school students
April 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Money has its privileges, at least for the University of Mississippi chapter of Moneythink. The 2-year-old program started in 2011 by Mary Margaret Johnson, a senior public policy major, and Jon Stephens, a senior economics major, when the group was awarded a $10,000 grant from Morgan Stanley, an investment and wealth managementRead the story …
Men’s Health: The Truth About Medical Marijuana
April 24, 2013 by
Men’s Health Assistant Editor Cassie Shortsleeve details the truth about medical marijuana and spoke with Dr. Mahmoud ElSohly, director of the University of Mississippi’s marijuana project. Read the story.
Southern Living Blog: Current UM Museum Photo Exhibit a Must-See
April 22, 2013 by
Daily South, a Southern Living blog, publishes a weekly round up of the five latest and greatest things to hit the South. This week, Kathleen Robbins‘ photo exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museum cracked the top 5. Read the blog post.
Alumnus’ Idea Leads to Patent and Position with Technology Startup
… Luis Paris created computer algorithm in UM graduate school that leads to promising wireless applications
April 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The consumption of mobile data continues to surge. In 2012 alone, mobile data usage grew 70 percent over the previous year and is expected to grow 18-fold by 2016, according to Cisco. This growth puts operators in a challenging position of trying to figure out how to manage the strain on existingRead the story …
Tornado Season Busy for Clinical Disaster Research Center at UM
April 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss — Whether it’s dealing with recovery after a natural disaster, conducting research to better understand the effects of the Gulf Oil Spill on Mississippi coastal residents seeking mental health services or working to enhance intervention and outreach efforts for a range of mental health concerns – both locally and nationally, the Clinical DisasterRead the story …