OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has hired its first employee ombudsman, who will help the university build on its already strong reputation as one of the nation’s best places to work in higher education. Brett Harris, who has worked as a mediator and attorney and more recently has been working as an organizational ombudsmanRead the story …
IOM: ‘American Idol’ Coming to Campus for Open Auditions
June 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Come Tuesday (June 30), expect an unusually large number of people on campus for a mid-summer day. In addition to orientation, “American Idol” will arrive on campus that day to hold audition for the final season of the series. The American Idol bus will be parked on the Union Plaza and theRead the story …
Randy Wadkins Named Inaugural BPS Congressional Fellow
UM associate professor of chemistry to study, lecture in nation's capital
June 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Randy Wadkins, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the Biophysical Society’s inaugural Congressional Fellow for 2015-2016. Wadkins will be taking a break from his regular position to spend a year working on Capitol Hill. As a participant in the AAAS Science andRead the story …
UM Professor Wins Prestigious CAREER Award
National Science Foundation recognizes Jared Delcamp for teaching, research on solar energy
June 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jared Delcamp, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has won a prestigious $523,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his teaching and research on converting solar energy to electricity. Delcamp was recognized for teaching, particularly his efforts to increase interest in STEM education among students of all majors and among highRead the story …
Q&A: Meet Lee Cohen, New UM Liberal Arts Dean
June 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Cohen, a professor, administrator and scholar whose research program explores mechanisms that contribute to nicotine use, withdrawal and dependence, has been hired as the next dean of the University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts. Cohen, who was professor and chair of Texas Tech University’s Department of Psychological Sciences before coming toRead the story …
Ole Miss Student Housing Boss Attends National Conference
Michael Cherry hopes to bring creative involvement and activities to Ole Miss
June 18, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi is among fewer than 30 colleges and universities in the nation selected to attend the National Summer Institute on Learning Communities, a program designed to help institutions start or expand learning community programs by sharing best practices for learning communities. The university’s goal is to increase the effectiveness of these communities, suchRead the story …
Meet Dion Sanford, June’s Staff Member of the Month
June 18, 2015 by
Dion Sanford, a UM procurement assistant and mailroom billing clerk, has been selected as Staff Council’s Staff Member of the Month for June. To help us get to know him better, Sanford answered a few questions for Inside Ole Miss. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss? Sanford: I was a student worker inRead the story …
Vukusich, Schaum Join Dean of Students Office
New assistants bring passion, student-centered approach to job
June 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tony Vukusich and Kacey Schaum share a common bond of dedication to students and a passion for their work, which makes them strong additions to the team in the Office of the Dean of Students at the University of Mississippi. Vukusich came to UM in February as assistant dean of students forRead the story …
Dan Jones Faculty Endowment Totals Rising
Number of donors swells as donations climbs toward $1.5 million goal
June 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donations continue to increase in a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to recognize Chancellor Dan Jones for his commitment to faculty support and a culture of academic integrity at the University of Mississippi. Since its announcement before commencement activities in May, the Chancellor Daniel W. Jones, M.D. Faculty Chair has received approximately $600,000Read the story …
Ole Miss School of Pharmacy Faculty Recognized
Students select teachers, preceptors of the year
June 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – School of Pharmacy classes at the University of Mississippi recognized their outstanding teachers and preceptors during a recent awards day program. Students in the first year of the professional pharmacy program, or PY1, honored John Rimoldi as their Teacher of the Year, while Tracy Brooks and Laurie Fleming received Teacher of the Year awards from the PY2 and PY3 classes, respectively.Read the story …