OXFORD, Miss. – For his advocacy work in the north Gulfport community where he grew up, a standout University of Mississippi senior has made Time magazine’s list of “A Generation Creating Change.” Bobby Hudson III, a public policy leadership major, is featured in Time as one of its “30 in 2030: A Generation Creating Change.”Read the story …
Senior Named to Time Magazine’s "30 for 2030"
Bobby Hudson III, a public policy major from Gulfport, makes list of 'a generation creating change'
January 10, 2022 by
Researchers Study Cannabis Pain Relief with $1.37 Million Grant
Pharmacy faculty use NIDA support to examine reducing HIV-related pain and inflammation
January 5, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three researchers from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been awarded a $1.37 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as their research focuses on reducing HIV-related pain through cannabis. Nicole Ashpole, Mahmoud ElSohly and Jason Paris are screening and identifying the compounds found in cannabis that mayRead the story …
Top Ole Miss News Stories of 2021
Relive a year of accolades and achievements at the university
December 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Just one year after a season of lockdowns, virtual classes and uncertainty, the University of Mississippi rebounded in 2021 to enjoy a return to achievement, growth and celebration. Here is a look back at some of the most fun and engaging Ole Miss news stories from a remarkable year. Explosive Growth inRead the story …
Study of How Cancers Spread Promises Treatment Options
American Cancer Society funds UM professor's breast cancer research
December 15, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biomedical engineer is searching for new treatments for metastatic breast cancer using a nearly $800,000 grant from the American Cancer Society. Thomas Werfel, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is exploring the interaction of blood platelets and tumor cells to discover how to disrupt the metastasis of triple-negative breastRead the story …
One Story, Two Authors and Seven Layers
Gregg Davidson's 'The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One' melds scholarship with faith
December 9, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What happens when a geologist at a state university and a theologian from a private Christian college jointly examine the biblical creation story? The answer is a new book that is appealing to people in both the academic and religious communities. Gregg Davidson, chair and professor of geology and geological engineering atRead the story …
Partnership Prepares SEC Universities for Increase in Spanish Speakers
Conference Spanish Consortium launched by two UM faculty members
December 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is leading an initiative to bring together scholars and key stakeholders working on themes related to Spanish speakers in the Southeast, particularly in areas where Southeastern Conference schools are situated. With the Spanish-speaking population increasing in the Southeast, the SEC Spanish Consortium will attempt to prepare the regionRead the story …
Holiday Village Returns to Ford Center
Seasonal events include gingerbread houses, Santa's mailbox, Beach Boys concert
December 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi is helping everybody get into a holiday mood with its annual Holiday Village, a Beach Boys concert and story time for children. The Holiday Village display runs through Dec. 17. This year’s display features 16 gingerbread houses, aRead the story …
From Crafting Cardboard to Creating a Company
CME student, Ole Miss business major starts company creating 'man cave must-have'
December 1, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Lubker spotted some empty cardboard beer boxes and saw an opportunity. Knowing that alcohol-themed home decorations are big among college students and younger adults, the University of Mississippi senior from Charlotte, North Carolina, with a knack for DIY projects had already created a silhouette of his home state out of beerRead the story …
Holiday Concert Returns to the Ford Center
UM Chorus joined by Symphony, Jazz Ensemble and Steel Drums for Friday show
November 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For some, the holiday season doesn’t even begin until the University of Mississippi Department of Music hosts its annual Holiday Concert. Olivia Huey, a pianist from Pontotoc working toward her master’s degree in music education, said it’s one of her favorite concerts of the year. “The Holiday Concert is one I savorRead the story …
Launching the Future of Biomedical Engineering Education
UM opens new biomedical engineering space to prepare students for cutting-edge field
November 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has unveiled its sparkling new biomedical engineering expansion that will better prepare students for careers in a pioneering field that combines technology with medicine. The roughly 6,500-square-foot space, on the third floor of Brevard Hall, also will help nurture innovative research and advance the technological and economic developmentRead the story …