OXFORD, Miss. – A distinguished commentator on American politics, business and finance, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow plans to offer fresh insights into the life of George Washington in a special presentation next month at the University of Mississippi. “George Washington: Life and Leadership” is set for 7:30 p.m. April 4 in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
UM Physicist to Explain Hows and Whys of Higgs Discovery
Scientist hopes to convey excitement of particle physics research in free public presentation
March 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Physicists around the world were ecstatic recently when an international team of scientists announced that they are more confident than ever that a “Higgs-like” particle discovered last summer is indeed the long-sought Higgs boson, an incredibly tiny particle that is crucial to understanding all matter in the universe.
Ole Miss Announces Contract Extension For Bjork
March 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On the one year anniversary of his introduction, Ross Bjork’s contract as Ole Miss Athletics Director has been extended to reach the state maximum of four years while his base salary will increase from $400,000 to $460,000 annually, it was announced Thursday.
March Science Cafe Focuses on Environmental Toxicology
Professor's research examines whether pharmaceuticals and chemicals are present in potentially hazardous concentrations
March 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pharmaceuticals and chemicals that may show up as environmental contaminants are examined in this month’s installment of a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s third meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. March 26 at LusaRead the story …
UM Uses Student Avatars for Teacher Training
Education students gain valuable experience from virtual reality teaching program
March 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For most educators, student teaching is a sink-or-swim experience combining theory and practice. But at the University of Mississippi, pre-service teachers are using the latest technology to get a head start on this phase of training with a virtual classroom program called TeachLive. The UM School of Education, the state’s largest producerRead the story …
UMMC Transplant Team Completes First Liver Case In 22 Years
March 15, 2013 by
JACKSON, Miss. – In an operation that gave a Jackson mother a new chance at life, a team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center earlier this month successfully completed the state’s first liver transplant in 22 years. The recipient Karen Battle, received her new liver on March 4 and is headed back to herRead the story …
UM Students Win First Place in Crisis Communications
Public relations team brings home top award from the Southeastern Journalism Student On-Site Competition
March 13, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of three University of Mississippi public relations students from the Meek School of Journalism and New Media won first place in an on-site competition Feb. 22 at the Southeastern Journalism Conference. During the competition at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., seniors Frances Allison of Birmingham, Ala., Jane Lloyd Brown ofRead the story …
Theora Hamblett’s Artworks Travel to the Mississippi Museum of Art
University Museum shares works of acclaimed primitive artist with MMA
March 13, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A selection of works by beloved Oxford artist Theora Hamblett, picked from the collection of the University of Mississippi Museum, will be displayed March 23-June 22 at the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson. “Symbols of Faith, Home and Beyond: The Art of Theora Hamblett” is a survey of more than 40Read the story …
Ole Miss Football Players Use Spring Break For Good
March 12, 2013 by
Panama City has long been known as a popular spring break destination for college students. The warm weather and white, sandy beaches attract thousands of young people looking for fun and relaxation. This year, six Ole Miss football players are traveling to Panama City for spring break week. But it’s probably not the city you’reRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Participate in ‘Operation Diabetes’ Initiative
Students speak to local high schoolers about diabetes risk and prevention
March 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy are taking action to educate high school students about diabetes. “It’s no secret that Mississippi is the highest-ranked state for people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes,” said Ashley Hale, a student in her second professional year of pharmacy school, or PY2. “WeRead the story …