If the expanded series of events is any indication, the 18th University of Mississippi Black Alumni Reunion, scheduled for March 1-4, will be the biggest and best one ever. “We hopefully added something for everyone,” said Torie Marion-White (BSCJ 07), assistant director of alumni affairs. “We have a great offering of activities and events andRead the story …
6 Reasons to Go to the 2018 Black Alumni Reunion
Comedy show, concert and awards gala among highlights of weekend event
January 9, 2018 by
Debra J. Moore Bids Farewell to UM
Associate professor of social work, field education director retires
January 9, 2018 by
After having served the University of Mississippi faithfully for more than two decades, Debra J. Moore (MA 98, PhD 06) decided to retire at the end of 2017. Twenty-one years ago, she started at the university by teaching a couple of social work courses, and that successful experience led to full-time employment as an assistantRead the story …
Mae Bertha Carter’s Legacy
Seven of civil rights icon’s children earned UM degrees
January 9, 2018 by
Mae Bertha Carter’s high-profile battle to end school segregation in the Mississippi Delta in the 1960s led to her home being sprayed with bullets, but, ultimately, eight of her children graduated from the previously all-white Drew High School. Seven of her children went on to earn degrees from the University of Mississippi. The Carter family’sRead the story …
Welcome Letter
January 9, 2018 by
Dear Alumni, As the liaison for the Black Alumni Advisory Council, it is my distinct honor to personally invite you back to our campus on March 1-4, 2018, for our Black Alumni Reunion. This weekend will give you the opportunity to explore the remarkable progress that has taken place here at the University of Mississippi andRead the story …
General Engineers: The Medical Field Is an Option
Problem-solving skills learned in engineering are valuable in medicine
December 6, 2017 by
When Dr. Brooks Turner, a 2013 general engineer graduate from Ole Miss, was considering career options, he knew he wanted to go into a field where he could help make a difference in people’s lives. He then made the decision to go into the medical field, which he viewed as a combination of altruism andRead the story …
Electrical Engineering Alumnus Leads Stanford Wave Physics Laboratory
Jerry M. Harris is the Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Geophysics
December 6, 2017 by
When it comes to terrestrial understanding, University of Mississippi alumnus Jerry Harris (BSEE 73) knows the lay of the land. As the Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Geophysics in the School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences at Stanford University, the Sardis native teaches geophysical courses and directs the Stanford Wave Physics Laboratory, aRead the story …
Taiho Yeom Joins Mechanical Engineering Faculty
Assistant professor specializes in thermal-fluid sciences
December 6, 2017 by
Taiho Yeom, the newest faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, said the University of Mississippi is the right fit for him. “Like most of others applying for jobs, I found the position from job searching online websites and immediately realized that I would nicely fit into the position based on my career andRead the story …
Chinelo Ibekwe Named West Africa Rhodes Semifinalist
Chemical engineering senior is also seeking Gates Cambridge Scholarship
December 6, 2017 by
University of Mississippi senior Chinelo Ibekwe was recently named a Rhodes Scholarships for West Africa semifinalist. The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College student was among 65 candidates selected for the semifinal round from 2,948 applicants. Ibekwe interviewed via Skype with judges in Lagos, Nigeria, in mid-November 2017. “We had good conversations about my background andRead the story …
Pigford Recalls BSU’s Proud Tradition of Uniting Student Groups
Former president uses leadership lessons learned at UM to help others
December 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Being part of the “Turn Your Back on Hate” campaign at the University of Mississippi was a defining moment for Kezia Pigford. Pigford, a native of Hattiesburg who graduated from UM in 2005 with a marketing communications degree, served as president of the Black Student Union during the 2003-04 school year. She wasRead the story …