OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy professor has been elected a fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists for his pioneering work on hot-melt extrusion, a technology that is shaping advanced manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry. Michael A. Repka, professor and chair of pharmaceutics, was nominated for fellowship status by a retiredRead the story …
UM Professor Becomes Fellow of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Honor recognizes pioneering use of new technology in drug formulation design
February 26, 2013 by
Chancellor Dan Jones Honored for Lifetime of Service Leadership
Ole Miss seniors create scholarship fund to honor UM leader's emphasis on 'service before self'
February 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones has made service to others an integral part of everything he does, starting as a medical missionary in South Korea and continuing through his tenure at the UM Medical Center. And since becoming chancellor in 2009, he has worked to make service part of the “OleRead the story …
NBC Nightly News: College towns doubling as retirement communities
February 21, 2013 by
Older adults are re-living their college years by settling into areas where they can attend a university class, go to a football game, or take advantage of free lectures. NBC’s Chris Jansing reports.
Author to Discuss Her Investigation into the Nation’s Food Industry
Tracie McMillian slated for public lecture Monday at Ford Center
February 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Writing and Rhetoric and the Southern Foodways Alliance have teamed up to co-host a lecture next week by award-winning journalist Tracie McMillan on the realities of our country’s food industry. The lecture, at 7 p.m. Monday (Feb. 25) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for theRead the story …
Former Army Ranger’s Book Selected for 2013 Common Reading Experience
Ole Miss, Oxford community will read 'The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education'
February 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education” by Craig Mullaney has been chosen as the 2013 Common Reading Experience novel at the University of Mississippi. A 2009 New York Times bestseller and named one of the Best Military Books of the Decade by the Military Times, “The Unforgiving Minute” was selected for aRead the story …
Oxford Film Festival Celebrates Decade of Movies
Selections to be shown Feb. 21-24 at Malco Theater
February 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lights, camera, action. Take your seats, audience members, the 2013 Oxford Film Festival is about to begin. Beginning Thursday (Feb. 21), the Malco’s Oxford Studio Theatre on West Jackson Avenue is the setting for the 10th annual festival, which will showcase films in the categories of animated short, documentary feature and short,Read the story …
Video: From the Gridiron to the Classroom
February 19, 2013 by
Former University of Mississippi middle linebacker Jonathan Cornell has gone from breaking through offensive linemen to teaching Meridian High School students about African American literature and public speaking during his first year in the Mississippi Teacher Corps. Video by Brandon Rook.
UM Museum and Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Host Fun Masters Classes for Toddlers
Kick-off date for museum classes, Feb. 26
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum partners with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and local artist Andi Bedsworth to host Mini Masters, a toddler art program for the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. These fun, drop-in workshops, for children ages 2 to 5 and a parent or guardian, are scheduled on alternating dates at the Powerhouse andRead the story …
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 …
Pharmacy Student Receives Joey Embry Memorial Scholarship
Recipient Mallory Washington wants to use her skills to help children
February 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mallory Washington of Water Valley is pursuing a pharmacy degree at the University of Mississippi with hopes of practicing in a health care setting, such as a children’s hospital. “Helping children is my passion,” said Washington, who has worked with children through church-related activities. “After I earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree,Read the story …