Ross Bjork reports that one of his first calls after the Egg Bowl win on Saturday was to Chancellor Dan Jones, who was very upbeat as he answered the phone on the first ring and enthusiastically shared his pride in the team, the coaches and the great game-day atmosphere. Combined with the delivery of aRead the story …
Meet Joanne Mitchell, November’s Staff Member of the Month
November 20, 2014 by
The UM Staff Council has chosen Joanne Mitchell, a communications specialist for the Department of Writing and Rhetoric, as November’s Staff Member of the Month. She answered a few questions for Inside Ole Miss to help us get to know her better. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss? Mitchell: I started in April 2012.Read the story …
Note from Lydia Jones
November 16, 2014 by
The many expressions of concern and encouragement have been very meaningful for Chancellor Dan Jones, who is undergoing treatment for lymphoma at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The following note from his wife, Lydia Jones, says those thoughts and prayers are making a real difference. We thought you’d like to hear that in herRead the story …
Uddin Receives Ultimate Honor from Alma Mater
CAIT founder-director named University of Texas' distinguished alumnus
November 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The founder and director of the Center for Advanced Infrastructure Technology at the University of Mississippi has been presented his alma mater’s highest honor. Waheed Uddin, UM professor of civil engineering, is among 11 new inductees into the University of Texas at Austin’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni. The award cites “recognition ofRead the story …
Law School Launches Effort to Encourage Collaboration, Innovation
Affiliated faculty program designed to boost scholarship and teaching across disciplines
November 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law has approved its first four affiliated faculty as part of the school’s new affiliated faculty program, which is designed to spur interaction between the school and other university’s other academic units. The inaugural affiliated faculty members are John Green from the Department of Sociology, Robert Mongue from theRead the story …
Military Appreciation Month Set For November
Campus events include football game, military review ceremony and Egg Bowl Run
November 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will celebrate those who have served our country with a monthlong celebration throughout November. Cadets from four military branches will participate flag football games Nov. 8 before the Ole Miss football game against Presbyterian College. Cadets and veterans will be honored at halftime during the game, and aRead the story …
Chancellor Discusses New Science Building
The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the section between University Avenue and All American Drive.
October 30, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi’s reputation for strong teaching and research in the sciences will be bolstered by the addition of a new science building, thanks to a $20 million lead gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation of Jackson. The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the section between University Avenue and AllRead the story …
Meet Steven Ridout, October Staff Member of the Month
October 23, 2014 by
Steven Ridout, a UM procurement assistant, has been selected as Staff Council’s Staff Member of the Month for October. To help us get to know him better, Ridout answered a few questions for Inside Ole Miss. IOM: How long have you worked at Ole Miss? Ridout: 2.5 years. IOM: What is your hometown? Ridout: Philadelphia, Mississippi. IOM: What is your favoriteRead the story …
UM Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles Hussey honored for groundbreaking work with molten salts
October 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor’s lifetime of successful research in molten salt and ionic liquid chemistry has brought him the ultimate international honor in his field. Charles L. “Chuck” Hussey is the 14th recipient of the Electrochemical Society’s Max Bredig Award in Molten Salt and Ionic Liquid Chemistry. The UM chair and professorRead the story …
SEC Announces 2014-15 Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows
October 9, 2014 by
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Forty-eight faculty members and administrators from Southeastern Conference universities have been selected as 2014-15 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows. The SEC Academic Leadership Development Program is a professional development program that seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond. It has two components: a university-level developmentRead the story …