OXFORD, Miss. – Jenny Ann Urban’s passion for travel and interest in law has led to a successful career as director of aviation relations and compliance at Clear, a growing firm that provides expedited airport security clearances for travelers. Airport Business Magazine recently named the University of Mississippi alumna to the 2019 Airport Business TopRead the story …
Law Alumna Named Top 40 Under 40 by Industry Magazine
Jenny Ann Urban earned degree in air and space law from UM
June 22, 2020 by
MOST Conference Going Virtual
Rising high school seniors invited to participate in annual recruiting, empowerment event on Zoom
June 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s 2020 Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent Conference is going virtual. The annual event, scheduled for July 19-21, offers pre-college experiences for rising high school seniors. The conference’s goal is to present leadership activities, academic offerings, campus resources, faculty, staff and student leaders to prospective African American students inRead the story …
Food Insecurity Expert Lands National Award
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics honors David Holben with 2020 Medallion Award
June 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David Holben, professor of nutrition and hospitality management and director of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security at the University of Mississippi, has been recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a 2020 Medallion Award recipient. This award honors academy members who have shown dedication to the standards ofRead the story …
UM Offers New Degree in Early Childhood Education
School of Education launches undergraduate program in August
June 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Beginning in August, the University of Mississippi is offering a new bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. The program will prepare UM School of Education graduates to become professionals in the field of early childhood education, including working in classroom settings and managing child care programs. This program was developed in responseRead the story …
UM Researchers, Woodcliff Skincare Partner for Aloe Product Patent
NCNPR scientists have second issued patent for the ingredients in Sustainable Youth products
June 16, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi researchers, along with Woodcliff Skincare Solutions Inc., have been jointly issued a patent for Alasta, the main ingredient in a line of skin care products being sold under the brand name Sustainable Youth. The primary ingredient in Alasta is derived from the aloe vera plant and is responsible forRead the story …
School of Accountancy Achieves Historic CPA Exam Award Results
Ole Miss ranks No. 2 nationally and No. 1 in the SEC
June 15, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Six students from the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi have received the 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award, the most prestigious certified public accountant exam award in the world. Nearly 75,000 individuals sat for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in 2019, with only 137 candidates meeting the criteriaRead the story …
Rebel Aid 2 to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
Ole Miss students' return to campus, alumni job searches are chief focus
June 15, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the University of Mississippi prepares for the fall semester, administrators and financial aid officers are acutely aware that many members of the Ole Miss family continue to struggle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To help serve the needs of students, their families and the university community, UM is hosting a secondRead the story …
Gift to Fund Documentary Series
Tony Chachere's Creole Foods helps preserve work of hero home cooks
June 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tony Chachere’s Creole Foods has made a major gift to the University of Mississippi to fund the creation of three film documentaries over the next three years by the Southern Foodways Alliance. Based in Opelousas, Louisiana, the family-run corporation’s $90,000 gift will allow the SFA to produce and direct short documentaries focusedRead the story …
School of Education to Induct Five Alumni into Hall of Fame
Inductees honored for contributions they have made to the field of education
June 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education is inducting five honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of the significant contributions they’ve made to the field of education. The group will be recognized at a ceremony at a later date. “The Alumni Hall of Fame awardees are recognized for theirRead the story …
Musical Team Shares Experience, Solutions with National Audience
Duo behind Living Music Resource tackles tough questions
June 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Voice teachers, singers, music educators and others around the country will tune in later this month to hear two University of Mississippi professionals discuss thinking differently – and more effectively – about training young musicians for a full, varied career that is increasingly the norm. The days of preparing students for twoRead the story …