OXFORD, Miss. – Ginger and Quentin Whitwell have found that living in Oxford, home of the University of Mississippi, gives them an opportunity to see the needs of college students “up close and personal,” inspiring their major support of the William Magee Center for Wellness Education. “It’s personal,” Ginger Whitwell said. “The University of MississippiRead the story …
Pharmacy Postdoctoral Fellow Honored for Poster Presentation
Pankaj Pandey earns Borne Award, named for late professor emeritus of medicinal chemistry
August 24, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pankaj Pandey, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, won the Ronald F. Borne Outstanding Postdoctoral Poster Presentation Award at the 45th Annual MALTO Medicinal Chemistry-Pharmacognosy Meeting in College Station, Texas. The MALTO conference, for medicinal and natural product chemists from Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas and Oklahoma,Read the story …
Hodge-Penn Named UM Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research
Research administration veteran brings 15 years of experience
August 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Melissa Hodge-Penn is the new assistant vice chancellor for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at the University of Mississippi. She brings more than 15 years of experience in program development, grant management and research administration at the university level. Hodge-Penn joined UM earlier this month after a national search. She most recently servedRead the story …
Faulkner Scholar Jay Watson Addresses UM Freshmen, First-Year Students
Annual Fall Convocation features medallion presentation, Creed recitation
August 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Discussing one of Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Faulkner’s best-known short stories Tuesday (Aug. 21), scholar Judson ‘Jay’ Watson encouraged University of Mississippi students to expand their mindsets during their time on campus. The university’s Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies and professor of English delivered the keynote address during the university’s annual FallRead the story …
University to Host Third Technology Summit
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, industry leaders to discuss need for STEM education in state
August 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Business and industry leaders will gather in Oxford next week to discuss technology, education and workforce development at the third annual University of Mississippi Technology Summit. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter will host U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and technology leaders Wednesday (Aug. 29) for the event. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the GertrudeRead the story …
Student Success Helps Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Program Flourish
Course work and research prepares graduates for industry jobs or doctoral education
August 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery is making a strong commitment to students’ futures. Whether a student goes into the pharmaceutical job market or wants to further his or her education, students of the master’s program are prepared when graduation arrives. The success of the program is evidentRead the story …
Professor Working to Make Solar Cells More Efficient
Jared Delcamp awarded $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue work
August 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A highly selective $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science will continue funding a University of Mississippi professor’s research into improving solar energy technologies. Jared Delcamp, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been awarded the grant funding through the department’s prestigious Early Career Research Program. The award will supportRead the story …
Pharmacy First-Years Receive White Coats
Student pharmacists wear coats to indicate professionalism
August 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Some 105 first-year student pharmacists received their white coats Friday (Aug. 17), at a ceremony conducted by the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. The white coat is a symbol of professionalism, and this ceremony marks the beginning of their professional journey toward becoming a pharmacist. David D. Allen, UM pharmacy dean,Read the story …
‘A Long Road Back’ Breathes New Life into Found Metal
Latest UM Museum exhibit showcases sculptures by George Tobolowsky
August 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Discarded machine parts, scrap metal, and other found objects serve as the inspiration for the University of Mississippi Museum‘s latest exhibit, “A Long Road Back,” by Texas-based sculptor George Tobolowsky. Tobolowsky’s metal sculptures will be on display inside and around the museum, as well as throughout Oxford and the Ole Miss campus,Read the story …
More than 1,400 Volunteers Help UM Students Get Settled
More than 5,000 students voyage back on campus ahead of first day of classes
August 17, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Wide-eyed first-year University of Mississippi students, their proud parents and more than 1,400 volunteers come together each August during Groovin’ at Move In to unload Keurig coffee makers, shelving, bedding, posters and other essentials for making a new home away from home. This year’s Groovin’ at Move In ran from Wednesday through Friday,Read the story …