OXFORD, Miss. – Yan Li is the recipient of the University of Mississippi’s 2015 Graduate Instructor Excellence in Teaching Award. Li was recognized during the doctoral hooding ceremony Friday (May 8) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to being presented a trophy and $1,000, Li’s name is being addedRead the story …
UM Economics Instructor Wins Excellence in Teaching Award
Yan Li honored for dedication to students, curriculum and instruction
May 13, 2015 by
Three Faculty Members Receive Liberal Arts Teaching Awards
UM announces annual honors at graduation ceremonies
May 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi recognized three faculty members Saturday (May 9) for their excellence in teaching. The Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher of the Year award went to Kathryn McKee, McMullan associate professor of Southern studies and associate professor of English. Hilary Becker, assistant professor of classics, was givenRead the story …
Charles Hussey Named 2015 UM Distinguished Researcher
Chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry honored for achievement, creativity
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whether or not it’s true that good things comes in threes, that’s certainly been the case for Charles L. Hussey, who received the University of Mississippi’s 2015 Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award on Saturday (May 9). The UM chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry was presented the prestigious honor, whichRead the story …
McCauley, Bombelli Win 2015 Frist Student Service Awards
Honorees lauded at Commencement for dedication to helping students
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All University of Mississippi employees contribute in some way to the overall student experience, but some faculty and staff go beyond the call of duty in their commitment to helping students. The annual Frist Student Service Awards honors those dedicated individuals. During the university’s Commencement ceremonies Saturday (May 9), Anne McCauley, UMRead the story …
UVA President Challenges UM Graduates to Become Problem-Solvers
Teresa A. Sullivan shares trials and triumphs during university's 162nd Commencement
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Acknowledging national and global crises, University of Virginia president Teresa A. Sullivan challenged University of Mississippi graduating seniors Saturday (May 9) to remain engaged, improve themselves and their communities and shoulder responsibilities. “In a world full of problems, this University of Mississippi Class of 2015 is a well-educated, highly-trained team of problem-solvers,”Read the story …
Summer Research Program Focuses on Concussion Prevention for Athletes
Grant will get high school students involved in wiring Vaught-Hemingway to aid in impact awareness
May 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi engineering professor is helping tackle the risks of head injuries in athletes engaged in contact sports, particularly football, and is inviting bright high school students to help with the project this summer. Matthew Morrison, an assistant professor of electrical engineering, is using high-tech sensors to monitor the forcesRead the story …
SFA Journal, Podcast Named Publication of the Year
'Gravy' covers Southern food in both printed and audio media
May 6, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The James Beard Foundation has named “Gravy,” the quarterly print journal and biweekly podcast of the University of Mississippi’s Southern Foodways Alliance, as the 2015 Publication of the Year. The award honors fresh direction, worthy ambition and a forward-looking approach to food journalism. The printed journal Gravy lands in the mailboxes ofRead the story …
Celebration of Achievement Honors Minorities, People of Color
Annual event begins at 5:30 p.m. May 8 in Tad Smith Coliseum
April 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As part of University of Mississippi’s Commencement activities, the Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement is honoring more than 230 minority graduates who have excelled during their tenure as students. The annual Celebration of Achievement is set for 5:30 p.m. May 8 in Tad Smith Coliseum. The free event is open to theRead the story …
UM to Hold Annual Memorial Ceremony Thursday
April 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each spring, the University of Mississippi conducts a memorial ceremony to commemorate the lives of students, faculty, staff and emeriti who died during this academic year. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday (April 30) at Paris-Yates Chapel. The community is invited and encouraged to attend. Honoring the lives of theRead the story …
UM Students Dig For Clues about Slaves’ Daily Lives
Work at Hugh Craft House yielding insights into diet and culture of antebellum Holly Springs residents
April 24, 2015 by
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – University of Mississippi anthropology students are digging at a historical home in Holly Springs to get a glimpse into the daily habits and foodways of the slaves who lived there from the 1840s until the Civil War. Two UM assistant professors of anthropology, Jodi Skipper and Carolyn Freiwald, took their studentsRead the story …