OXFORD, Miss. – David D. Allen, dean of the University of Mississippi’s School of Pharmacy, has been selected as the 2012 University of Kentucky Outstanding Graduate Program Alumnus for the Pharmaceutical Sciences. Allen, who received both his bachelor’s and Ph.D. from the UK College of Pharmacy, will be honored at the college’s annual Symposium onRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Dean Named 2012 Outstanding Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumnus at Kentucky
June 28, 2012 by
Scholarship Endowment Honors Contributions of Retiring Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
June 27, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A retiring University of Mississippi leader who dedicated his career to helping students find the resources to attend college and embrace a well-rounded college experience will continue to assist students through a scholarship created in his honor. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Larry D. Ridgeway will have a long-lasting impact in students’Read the story …
Miss University to Promote Volunteerism from Vicksburg Stage
June 27, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kayla Snow is determined to spread the word about the value of volunteerism, and during the Miss Mississippi Scholarship Pageant this week (June 27-30) at the Vicksburg Convention Center, she will take center stage to do just that. As Miss University, representing the University of Mississippi, Snow chose Kids Can, Too! asRead the story …
Mississippi Teacher Corps Alumna Named Top Teacher at North Panola High School
June 26, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi Teacher Corps alumna Golda Sharpe has been named Teacher of the Year at North Panola High School in Sardis. Sharpe, who has taught algebra at North Panola High School since graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2009, was selected for the award by fellow teachers for her tireless work withRead the story …
School’s Not Out for Summer: Teachers Learn About Race and Ethnicity
June 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teachers were the ones “getting schooled” this week at the University of Mississippi, learning about religion, urban problems and racial interactions. “Race and Ethnicity in the Modern South,” a one-week seminar for teachers hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, or GLI, was conducted at the UM Center for theRead the story …
Education Student of the Month Begins Principal Career while Taking Classes
June 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Between classes, Benjamin Barlow takes a few moments to grab his laptop and Skype with first-grade students at Pelahatchie Elementary School, where the University of Mississippi educational leadership student is the new principal to more than 460 students. The conversations are quick and reassuring; a chance to explain the importance of readingRead the story …
School of Journalism Awarded PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence
June 21, 2012 by
… “Diversity Rocks!” earns national recognition for innovation and creativity The Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi received a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America during a recent ceremony in New York City. The Award of Excellence, which recognizes outstanding strategic public relationsRead the story …
Dragonflies, Fire Ants and Snakes, Oh My!
June 20, 2012 by
… Children have fun learning about nature at Ecology Day Camps OXFORD, Miss. – Catching dragonflies, learning about water conservation and enjoying nature’s wonders are all part of what area children experience at Ecology Day Camp. The camps are an educational and fun annual activity hosted by the University of Mississippi Field Station and theRead the story …
Governor Highlights Economic Successes with State’s Auto Manufacturers at UM Center
June 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Noting recent significant increases in jobs and tax collections, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that the state’s work force will continue to catch the eye of industries seeking to expand their operations. “Personal income of workers in Mississippi is up 3.6 percent and continues to rise,” Bryant said, speaking to membersRead the story …
Oxford Shakespeare Festival Presents: ‘King Lear’
June 18, 2012 by
The 2012 Oxford Shakespeare Festival performance of King Lear, directed by Joe Cantu. Peter Pinnow as King Lear, Kate Hooper as Goneril, and Laura Ernst as Regan are just a few of the stars to grace the stage in the Ford Center Main Hall, University of Mississippi, June 23, 24, and 29th. Trailer video DivisionRead the story …