OXFORD, Miss. – Two respected University of Mississippi professors with a combined total of more than 65 years of teaching, research and service have been appointed Distinguished Professors by the university. Alan Gross, professor of psychology, and Jay Watson, Howry Professor of Faulkner Studies and professor of English, were appointed the honorific title Friday (AprilRead the story …
Two Faculty Members Appointed as Distinguished Professors
Alan Gross, Jay Watson honored for their teaching, research and service
April 30, 2021 by
A Quick Guide to 2021 Commencement
Here's a look at parking, services and dining to help navigate this weekend's ceremonies
April 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s 168th Commencement exercises are scheduled this week, when more than 5,000 prospective graduates and their friends and family will gather in Oxford to celebrate with a little “pomp and circumstance.” Jonathan T.M. Reckford, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, will deliver the Commencement address, set for 8Read the story …
Overlooking Subtraction
Psychology study finds people prefer adding tasks, items when making changes
April 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to improving objects, ideas or situations, such as with home upgrades or recipes, people tend to add to their workload rather than subtract when faced with a variety of improvement problems. An exploration of that tendency is the subject of a new Nature study from a group of psychologyRead the story …
University Lauds Red and Blue Graduates
Celebration of Achievement recognizes staff graduates
April 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thirty University of Mississippi staff members were recognized Wednesday (April 28) for receiving a UM degree while simultaneously working as university employees during the third Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement. The university employees received either a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree during the 2019-20 or 2020-21 academic years. Held at theRead the story …
Alumni Offer Wise Words to New Graduates
Ahead of Commencement exercises, eight Ole Miss alumni share guidance and encouragement
April 28, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the Classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate Commencement in early May, they’ll complete an exciting journey, begin their next chapters and join the good company of distinguished alumni. The University of Mississippi is a place where legacies begin, and the following alumni have shown that the greatest achievements are possible whenRead the story …
Oxford Students Win Big at Regional and State Science Fairs
MSEF Region VII Upper Fair and State Fair 2021 awards announced
April 28, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The science fair season has been going full blast this year, even virtually. Students from across a 13-county region recently participated in the Region VII Mississippi Science and Engineering Fairs and the Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair. The MSEF Region VII virtual science fairs are hosted by the University of Mississippi OfficeRead the story …
University Honors Two Beloved Employees with Frist Awards
JoAnn Edwards and Jacqueline Certion recognized for passion for serving students
April 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees – the university’s head debater and a late administrator fondly remembered as “one of the brightest lights on our campus” – have been honored with a prestigious campuswide award for student service. JoAnn Edwards, speech instructor and director of forensics in the Trent Lott Leadership Institute, andRead the story …
McLean Institute Teams with Pontotoc Leaders to Help Small Businesses
M Partner event aims to connect business owners with resources and funds
April 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement is teaming up with the Pontotoc Chamber of Commerce and a bevy of state agencies to help local businesses get access to resources and funding through the CARES Act and other small business programs. Lenders from First Choice Bank, RenasantRead the story …
Senior Class Creates Fund for Excellence in Inclusion
Gift from 2021 graduating class will support students who embody university's diversity efforts
April 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Many seniors in the Class of 2021 will graduate from the University of Mississippi in May, but not before they leave behind a substantial gift to help retain those coming behind them. The class has created the Inclusive Excellence Retention Fund through the university’s Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement. TheRead the story …
Helping Crops Combat Climate Change
UM researcher explores effects of climate change on plant growth
April 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biology professor’s research that examines challenges facing crop productivity caused by global climate change is attracting attention. Yongjian Qiu, an assistant professor of biology, is studying a plant gene that could help solve a problem caused by warming global temperatures in which a plant stem grows too fast,Read the story …