OXFORD, Miss. – In recognition of her enthusiastic teaching methods and exceptional class preparation, Ivonne Whitehead has been named as Outstanding Instructor in the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts. “It’s an honor that I am overwhelmed by,” said Whitehead, a Spanish instructor. “I know the extraordinary quality of instructors that teach throughout theRead the story …
Pharmacy Faculty Members, Preceptors Recognized for Teaching Excellence
May 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s graduating classes at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy recognized their outstanding teachers during spring commencement and awards program ceremonies. Students in the first year of the pharmacy program, or PY1 chose Soumyajit Majumdar, associate professor of pharmaceutics, as their Teacher of the Year. PY4 students graduating with DoctorRead the story …
Anthropology Professor Receives Prestigious Book Award
April 27, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor of anthropology has received the prestigious Mooney Award from the Southern Anthropological Society. The society honored Robbie Ethridge for her book “From Chicaza to Chickasaw: The European Invasion and the Transformation of the Mississippian World, 1540-1715” (University of North Carolina Press, 2010). Using a new interpretive frameworkRead the story …
Faculty Invited to Common Reading Roundtables
April 25, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi is inviting its faculty to attend roundtable discussions on the new selection for the 2012 UM Common Reading Experience, “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter.” Hosted by the Center for Writing and Rhetoric, the discussions are scheduled for May 1 and May 2 in the Union Ballroom from noon to 2 p.m. TheyRead the story …
CMSE Founder, Chemical Engineering Professor is 2012 UM Teacher of the Year
April 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John O’Haver’s vision, drive and enthusiasm inspire University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff in an almost contagious manner. Colleagues across campus have taken notice of his lively teaching style, and alumni cite him as a major influence on their own successes. Thursday evening, at the university’s 69th Honors Day Convocation, ChancellorRead the story …
Hapten Sciences Licenses Promising Poison Ivy Preventative
March 26, 2012 by
… Developers hopes to put brakes on poison ivy rash OXFORD, Miss. – Hapten Sciences Inc. of Memphis, Tenn., has licensed a compound developed by ElSohly Laboratories Inc. and University of Mississippi pharmaceutical researchers to prevent reactions to poison ivy, oak and sumac. The compound, HPT-721, is being developed for the prevention of contact dermatitisRead the story …
Medicinal Plant, Dietary Supplement Guru Gets Honorary Degree
March 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An international expert on dietary supplements and pharmacognosy professor at the University of Mississippi has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Hamdard University in New Delhi. Ikhlas A. Khan, who also serves as assistant director of the UM School of Pharmacy’s National Center for Natural Products Research and director of its FDARead the story …
Nominate Faculty and Staff for Frist Award
March 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty and staff members who render service to students beyond the call of duty are recognized annually with nominations for the prestigious Thomas Frist Student Service Awards. Nominations are open through April 13 for the 18th annual awards. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to nominate aRead the story …