Ole Miss Bike Shop Gets People on the Go

The University of Mississippi campus has a gorgeous landscape that must be seen to be truly appreciated. What better way to do that than by biking around campus? In 2014, Ole Miss was designated as a Bicycle Friendly University through the League of American Bicyclists. The Ole Miss Bike Shop offers bike rentals through itsRead the story …

University Hires Tim Potts as Police Chief

Indiana native comes to Ole Miss after 18 years at Purdue University

OXFORD, Miss. – Tim Potts, a 24-year veteran in law enforcement who has been working in a leadership role at Purdue University, will become the University of Mississippi’s next chief of police. He takes over June 15. Potts, a native of Brookston, Indiana, replaces Calvin Sellers, who retired as UM’s police chief on May 31.Read the story …

Ole Miss Student Conduct Coordinator Recognized

OXFORD, Miss. – Patience D. Bryant, Ole Miss student conduct coordinator, has been named a faculty fellow for the 2015 Donald D. Gehring Academy by the Association for Student Conduct Administrators. The association gives the prestigious fellowship, which is determined through recommendations from lead faculty members. Bryant, who has worked in the Department of Student Housing sinceRead the story …

B.B. King Remembered at Ole Miss

Ole Miss School of Pharmacy Partners with SockKids

Creative medium to convey drug safety information to children

OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy are partnering with “The SockKids,” a children’s animated video and book series, to bring drug safety messages to young audiences across the nation. Ole Miss School of Pharmacy student members of the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists will work with SockKids toRead the story …

Beicip-Franlab Partners With UM Engineering

Software gift unearths tremendous insights for research

University of Mississippi graduate students in geology and geological engineering will have a competitive edge in their research and future job potential, thanks to software gifts from an international oil and gas consultancy and software solutions provider. Beicip-Franlab, a French company operating internationally with offices in Houston, Texas, has donated licenses, training and support forRead the story …

Sadie Carillo Finds Dream Job with Disney World

Mechanical engineering graduate turns summer internships into full-time employment

Sadie Carrillo recently landed her dream job: a gig at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. A member of the University of Mississippi Class of 2015, Carrillo will work as a project engineer in the facility asset management department. Her responsibilities will include managing projects in multiple parks and resorts, providing day-to-day organization and implementing various projects. SheRead the story …

Chuck the Champion

Charles Jenkins overcomes obstacles to success, gives back to Ole Miss Engineering

Like Charlie Brown in “Peanuts”, Charles (“Chuck”) Jenkins has never stopped attempting to be successful in what he does. The difference between the popular comic strip character and the Tupelo native is that the latter has become an undisputed champion in education, business, finance and family. Jenkins’ journey to the winners’ circle began shortly beforeRead the story …

Civil Engineering Department Honored for Promoting Inclusiveness

Recognition includes a plaque and $2,000 stipend to advance successful efforts

The Department of Civil Engineering has a history of promoting inclusiveness at the University of Mississippi. Last month, the successful efforts of the department’s administration, faculty and staff were recognized with the 2015 Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education Award. Presented by the UM Graduate School, the award is given annually to an individual, group orRead the story …

UM Professor’s Dissertation Wins Women’s History Prize

National association calls Jessica Wilkerson's work 'engagingly presented and captivating'

OXFORD, Miss. – For her research on women activists in Appalachia, a University of Mississippi history professor has been awarded the prestigious Lerner-Scott Prize, which the Organization of American Historians gives annually for the best doctoral dissertation on U.S. women’s history. Jessica Wilkerson, an assistant professor of history and Southern studies, was honored for herRead the story …