Follow the Ole Miss Rebels team as they compete in a statewide competition to lose the most weight this summer. Video by Mary Stanton Knight
NCPA Assists U.S. Navy with Search for Possible IED Detection Devices
Team conducted preliminary Rayleigh wave measurements in various locations
June 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As summer heat drives many people to the beach in search of fun in or near the water, University of Mississippi researchers recently went to Pascagoula Beach to conduct measurements designed to help develop systems to detect buried improvised explosive devices – known as IEDs – around the world. Scientists from UM’s NationalRead the story …
UM Records State’s Highest Graduation Rate Among Public Universities
June 17, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Efforts to improve student successes at the University of Mississippi have paid off in recent years, and data compiled by The Chronicle of Higher Education puts the university first in Mississippi among public universities in terms of four- and six-year graduation rates. Also, college students in Mississippi graduate at a higher rateRead the story …
Maxine Harper Remembered As Inspirational Educator
...Visitation and services set for June 15 for beloved special education professor
June 14, 2013 by
OXFORD — When asked to describe the life of University of Mississippi special education professor Lela Maxine Harper, one word almost always comes up: “inspiration.” Harper, 57, a quadriplegic, whose cerebral palsy confined her to a motorized wheelchair, had the ability to motivate and humble faculty and students with not only her intellect but also herRead the story …
NFSMI Executive Director Addresses Global Child Nutrition Workshop
Katie Wilson to share the importance of establishing nutrition standards and education
May 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The head of the National Food Services Management Institute at the University of Mississippi is sharing her expertise in nutrition standards and education this month at a global conference. NFSMI Executive Director Katie Wilson is a featured presenter at the 2013 Global Child Nutrition Foundation’s World Food Forum, which runs May 20-24Read the story …
Bellman Receives T³ Leadership Award for Creative Classroom Technology
Education professor honored for use of technology in mathematics instruction
May 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Allan Bellman, a mathematics education professor at the University of Mississippi, is the recipient of the 2013 Texas Instruments T³ Leadership Award for his creative uses of technology in the classroom and his work to develop mathematics instruction technology. As a member of the Texas Instruments’ T³ Team, Bellman has helpedRead the story …
Staff Members Awarded for Service
May 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi staff council awards, presented May 17, recognized various staff members for their hard work and dedication. Shelia Goolsby, administrative coordinator at the Counseling Center, was the Overall Award winner.
Three Faculty Recognized for Teaching Excellence, Concern for Students
Awards announced Saturday during commencement ceremonies for UM College of Liberal Arts
May 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three outstanding faculty members in the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts have been selected as top teachers and awarded $1,000 prizes and engraved plaques. The 2012-13 honored faculty and their awards are Felice Coles, associate professor of modern languages, College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher; Sarah Moses, assistant professor ofRead the story …
Phytochemist Receives Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award
UM research professor recognized for 'enormous impact' on worldwide scientific community
May 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to illicit drugs, especially marijuana, Mahmoud A. ElSohly has tests to reveal how potent they are, whether they are contaminated, from where they might have come and whether someone is using them. When it comes to legal drugs, ElSohly has a knack for formulating new ones. His name isRead the story …
Pharmacy Administrator, Outreach Supervisor Honored for Service to Students
Marvin Wilson and Amy Saxton to be recognized at Commencement as Frist winners
May 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For almost 20 years the Frist Student Service Award has recognized University of Mississippi employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to demonstrate their commitment to students. Two of these employees, Marvin C. Wilson, associate dean for academic and student affairs at the School of Pharmacy, and Amy Saxton,Read the story …