OXFORD, Miss. – Business, academic and government leaders warn that the United States must boost its production of professionals trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields to remain competitive in the world economy. Such an increase will require investments in human capacity across diverse groups, with perhaps the greatest growth potentialRead the story …
Grants Help University Boost Number of Minority Math and Science Graduates in Mississippi
UM receives nearly $400,000 to increase number of STEM Ph.D.s
November 30, 2012 by
Executive-in-Residence Shares Knowledge with Entrepreneurs, Ole Miss Students
In-house expert offers connections to resources and solutions to a wide range of questions.
November 28, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Starting your own company requires resourcefulness, creativity, a competitive spirit and plenty of commitment. It’s much like caring for a baby, says Elizabeth Randall, president of Randall Commercial Group and the new executive-in-residence at Insight Park.
Medical Center Faculty Member Picked to Lead Two Otolaryngology Groups
Stringer charged with providing academic leadership for training ear, nose and throat specialists
November 28, 2012 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Scott Stringer of Ridgeland, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has assumed the presidency of the Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology.
Pharmacy Students to Compete In National Clinical Skills Competition
Duo represents Ole Miss at ASHP midyear clinical meeting in Las Vegas
November 27, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two students from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy are scheduled to compete in a national clinical skills competition. “This is a great opportunity to use all the theoretical knowledge we gained from years of pharmacy education and apply it to patient cases,” said Eugene Lukienko, who is enrolled in theRead the story …
Benson Taylor to Give Inaugural Baine Lecture
November 20, 2012 by
Melanie Benson Taylor is Herring Pond Wampanoag. She earned her BA degree from Smith College in 1998. She received her MA and PhD degrees from Boston University in 1999 and 2005, respectively. She became Assistant Professor and Director of American Studies at the University of Hartford in 2006. She is currently Associate Professor of NativeRead the story …
Federal Judges of Fifth Circuit Court Hear Cases at Ole Miss, Visit with Law Students
Experience gives students a chance to interact with judges
November 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law students and members of the public had a rare opportunity to observe real cases being heard before a panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently at the university’s Robert C. Khayat Law Center. The court sat at Ole Miss for three days in earlyRead the story …
Acoustics Center Successful in Reducing Jet Noise for U.S. Navy Aircraft
Work could help Navy cut noise-induced hearing losses
November 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The roar of high-performance jet engines is ear-piercing, but University of Mississippi researchers at the National Center for Physical Acoustics are studying ways to reduce the shriek of U.S. Navy aircraft. Noise-induced hearing loss is the Navy’s No. 1 occupational health expense. The economic consequences to the Navy of hearing impairmentRead the story …
UM Geologists Find Mississippi River Diversion During 2011 Flood Helped Build Louisiana Wetlands
Trio co-authors paper published online in prestigious journal Nature Geoscience
November 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Levees along the Mississippi River do much to prevent devastating floods in riverside communities, but they have also contributed to the loss of Louisiana’s wetlands. A new study offers insight into how new diversions in the Mississippi River’s levees may help restore Louisiana’s wetlands. University of Mississippi researchers Carol B. Lutken,Read the story …
History, Technology Combine in Ottoman Empire Studies Lecture
Lecture to focus on use of Geographic Information Systems as historical research tool
November 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An approach that combines geographic mapping technology with the study of ancient cultures is shaping the way some historians approach their research. Amy Singer, a leading historian in Middle Eastern studies, will speak Nov. 28 at the University of Mississippi about the use of Geographic Information Systems in her Ottoman EmpireRead the story …
An open letter to students, faculty, and alumni of The University of Mississippi:
November 15, 2012 by
As student leaders of The University of Mississippi, we want to respond to the incidents that occurred on our campus last Tuesday night. The hateful, small-minded actions committed by some students are unacceptable and embarrassing; they have tarnished the reputation of the university we love so dearly.