Jodi Skipper is gearing up for a trip to the Lone Star State to receive the 2013 Cecilia Steinfeldt Fellowship for Research in the Arts and Material Culture. Skipper, a Texas native and assistant professor of anthropology and Southern Studies at the University of Mississippi, will receive the impressive fellowship during the 117th Annual TexasRead the story …
UM Assistant Professor Receives Fellowship from Texas State Historical Association
February 20, 2013 by
Lee Tyner Named Chancellor’s Chief of Staff
University's 'utility player' looks forward to new opportunities to help reach institutional goals
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Tyner, who has served as university attorney at the University of Mississippi since 2003, has been named the new chief of staff for Chancellor Dan Jones. When he assumes the position July 1, Tyner will replace Andy Mullins, who retires June 30 after 19 years on the Ole Miss administrative staff.Read the story …
Bain Named Director of Printing and Creative Services
Former associate director brings years of experience, savvy to position
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new year has brought new beginnings within the University of Mississippi Office of Communications, as Hilarie Pryor Bain has been named director of the Division of Printing and Creative Services. A graduate of the University of Houston and former associate director of Printing and Creative Services, Bain has more than 15Read the story …
Joseph Gladden III Named Director of National Center for Physical Acoustics
New leader sets goal for center to advance to next level
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joseph R. Gladden III is the new director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi. His appointment began Jan. 1, following approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Gladden, an associate professor of physics, joined the UM faculty as an assistant professorRead the story …
Andy Mullins, Counselor to Many Mississippi Leaders and Trailblazer in Education Reform, Announces June 30 Retirement
Praised as teacher, historian, author, counselor and untiring advocate for improving education.
February 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After nearly two decades at the University of Mississippi and a career dedicated to improving K-12 and higher education, Andrew Mullins Jr., longtime counselor to many of Mississippi’s education leaders, has announced his retirement as chief of staff to Chancellor Dan Jones. Following a few months’ rest, Mullins plans to teach graduateRead the story …
UM Law Hires McCullouch as Associate Dean
Louisville native brings three decades of experience in corporate and civic causes
February 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law has hired John McCullouch as its associate dean for outreach, putting him in charge of the school’s placement, recruiting and outreach efforts in the Jackson metro area. McCullouch, a Louisville native, previously had a 28-year career with BellSouth, ultimately serving as state general counsel andRead the story …
Grayzel named director of UM Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
Center to continue academic, service focus
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi history professor Susan Grayzel has been selected as the new director of the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. Grayzel, who has served as interim director of the center since 2011, hopes to build on its successes by fostering across-campus collaboration, strengthening its academic presence and continuingRead the story …
Retired Professor Continues to Impact School of Pharmacy
Tom Brown still mentoring students, advancing hospital practice
February 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Because of his exceptional teaching talent and kind spirit, Thomas R. Brown’s influence on his students continues long after their classes with him are over. “As a person, Dr. Brown is a wonderful friend, someone you can always call on for help, guidance and support,” said Burnis Breland, director of pharmacy atRead the story …
New Hope for Addicts
January 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to quickly grasp what a University of Mississippi professor’s research could mean to the millions of people addicted to hardcore narcotics such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and morphine. School of Pharmacy faculty member Christopher R. McCurdy has made it his mission to find and develop compoundsRead the story …
Richard Barnes Remembered as ‘Great Colleague’
Distinguished law lecturer died Tuesday; services set for Saturday
January 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Richard L. Barnes, 58, the Leonard B. Melvin Distinguished Lecturer and professor of law at the University of Mississippi, died Tuesday (Jan. 22) morning in a car accident on Interstate 40 in Conway County, Ark., as he was driving home to Oxford. Barnes, who received the 2006-07 Outstanding Professor of the YearRead the story …