OXFORD, Miss. – For students in the University of Mississippi’s competitive Intelligence and Security Studies minor, activities such as networking with leaders of the intelligence community, participating in professional conferences and assisting local police in active investigations are the norm. It’s hands-on teaching methods like these that earned ISS and legal studies professor Carl JensenRead the story …
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Library Champion John Pilkington Dies
June 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During his 33-year teaching career at the University of Mississippi, John Pilkington influenced hundreds of students, inspired faculty colleagues and filled key leadership roles. Following his retirement in 1985, he continued his early mission of raising funds and friends to help make the university library the best that it can be. Pilkington,Read the story …
Dedicated Spanish Teacher Wins Outstanding Instructor
May 24, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In recognition of her enthusiastic teaching methods and exceptional class preparation, Ivonne Whitehead has been named as Outstanding Instructor in the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts. “It’s an honor that I am overwhelmed by,” said Whitehead, a Spanish instructor. “I know the extraordinary quality of instructors that teach throughout theRead the story …
Education School Counselor Wins Excellence in Advising Award
May 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Over the past 19 years, Donna Patterson has advised, encouraged and lent a compassionate ear to thousands of students at the University of Mississippi. Now they’re putting her up for awards – and she’s winning. Patterson, senior academic counselor for the Student Advising and Field Experience, or SAFE, office in the UMRead the story …
Pharmacy Faculty Members, Preceptors Recognized for Teaching Excellence
May 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s graduating classes at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy recognized their outstanding teachers during spring commencement and awards program ceremonies. Students in the first year of the pharmacy program, or PY1 chose Soumyajit Majumdar, associate professor of pharmaceutics, as their Teacher of the Year. PY4 students graduating with DoctorRead the story …
Electrical Engineering Professor Wins Distinguished Research Award
May 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During his 25-year tenure at the University of Mississippi, Atef Elsherbeni has spent a fair share of time in the classroom teaching electrical engineering principles and mentoring students. He also has carved out a legacy of research that has led to significant improvements in the telecommunications industry. Elsherbeni, professor of electrical engineeringRead the story …
UM Researchers Give Presentation on Malaria Before Congressional Groups
May 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two scientists from the University of Mississippi recently spoke at the U.S. Capitol about the university’s scientific and technological advances in the field of malaria research. “Malaria research is important because it causes close to 1 million deaths every year,” said Babu Tekwani, principal scientist and professor of pharmacology for the UMRead the story …
Couple Creates Endowment to Reward Outstanding Work at NCCHE
May 4, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An educator, prominent hydroscience and engineering researcher, and administrator whose work has brought international attention to the University of Mississippi for more than four decades has contributed $100,000 to create an endowment encouraging other university professionals in their work. Sam S.Y. Wang – the founding director of UM’s National Center for ComputationalRead the story …
Psychology Professor Wins Fulbright Grant to Sub-Saharan Africa
May 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Laura Johnson returned from her first trip to Africa – a yearlong study in Kenya as a University of Mississippi junior in 1989 – the director of study abroad gave her a brochure for the Fulbright Scholar grant and told her she’d need it one day. That director was right. InRead the story …
Professor Organizing Pharmaceutical Group’s International Meeting
April 30, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Christopher R. McCurdy wonders if his plate could get any fuller. The University of Mississippi pharmacy professor has spent the year planning the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists’ 2012 annual meeting. McCurdy is co-chair of AAPS’s program committee and is responsible for securing the meeting’s keynote speaker, as well as speakers forRead the story …