OXFORD, Miss. – James Langmesser – who, with his wife, Traute, has committed a $1 million planned gift to the University of Mississippi – becomes reflective and animated when talking about the course offerings he encountered as a student on the Oxford campus. “It was a veritable feast to look at all the courses IRead the story …
Couple’s Gift Helps Sustain University’s Academic Foundation
Langmessers make major commitment to UM College Of Liberal Arts
July 7, 2020 by
School of Education Honors 2020 Practitioners of Distinction
Four professionals lauded for career excellence in field
July 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education has named four alumni as Practitioners of Distinction. The recipients are early-to-mid-career professionals with a record of excellence and commitment to education. They will be recognized at a ceremony to be planned later. “Our Practitioners of Distinction are currently immersed in their careers in theRead the story …
Philanthropist’s Service to UM Honored
Foundation names Louis Brandt inaugural emeritus board member
July 5, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Business leader and philanthropist Louis Brandt, of Houston, Texas, has been named the inaugural emeritus board member of the University of Mississippi Foundation, reflecting his longtime contributions to the organization and his alma mater. Brandt was elected to the honorary position by other board members to recognize his 30 years of involvementRead the story …
A Gift for the Future
UMMC graduate's gift will help meet university's most pressing needs
July 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Retired psychiatrist Dr. Jack Hammond spends his free time helping people recover from chemical dependency. His service to 12-step groups in Jackson is simply an extension of his 25-year career as a staff physician at the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield. There, his practice focused on the dual diagnosis of substance abuse/dependenceRead the story …
UM Announces Return to Campus Plan for Fall 2020
New 'Campus Ready' plan implements safety and health protocols to prevent COVID spread
July 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has released its official “Campus Ready” plan that outlines campus operations and modified academic parameters in preparation for faculty, staff, and students to return to campus for the fall 2020 semester. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while returning to in-person operations, the university is implementing newRead the story …
UM Senior Wins Top College Journalism Honors
Matthew Hendley takes top awards in Louisiana-Mississippi AP collegiate competition
July 2, 2020 by
OXFORD Miss. – A University of Mississippi senior, who is spending his summer reporting for News 21 – an award-winning investigative reporting project from the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University – recently won two top awards in the college division of the Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters and Media Editors competition. Matthew Hendley,Read the story …
Professor Named Pharmacy Administration Chair
Yi Yang has served in multiple department and school leadership roles
July 1, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. Yi Yang, a University of Mississippi professor of pharmacy administration, has been named chair of the Department of Pharmacy Administration at the School of Pharmacy. Since joining the school in 2005, Yang has served as co-editor with Donna Strum, the university’s associate provost and professor of pharmacy administration, on “Understanding Pharmacoepidemiology,”Read the story …
Graduate Student Honored for Health Analytics Work
SHAPE America recognizes Seungho Ryu for measurement and evaluation
June 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seungho Ryu, a University of Mississippi doctoral student in health and kinesiology, has been named the 2020 Measurement and Evaluation Graduate Student of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators, known as SHAPE America. A national organization that serves more than 200,000 health and physical education professionals, SHAPE AmericaRead the story …
BioMolecular Sciences Chair Receives AACP Graduate Education Award
Kristie Willett named inaugural recipient of the honor
June 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kristie Willett, chair of the Department of BioMolecular Sciences at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been named the inaugural recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Graduate Education Special Interest Group Achievement Award. The honoree must exemplify teaching excellence and commitment, and inspirational leadership, and be aRead the story …
Small Business Development Center Hires International Trade Expert
Anthony Cambas see bright future for entrepreneurs serving international markets
June 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Small Business Development Center has hired Anthony Cambas as an international trade specialist. Cambas, who officially began work March 18, is heading up the MSBDC’s International Trade Center through the lead office at the University of Mississippi. The center works with various stakeholders around the state to expand the exportRead the story …