OXFORD, Miss. – Six University of Mississippi students are recipients of the annual Omicron Delta Kappa Freshman Leadership Awards. The honors were created in 2010 to identify and recognize outstanding freshman leaders and community servants. Although the society was unable to present this year’s awards in person, each recipient was personally congratulated and featured onRead the story …
Social Networking Concept Named Gillespie Winner
DaisNotes takes top spot in 16th annual business plan competition awards
May 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An academic social network that allows students to connect with other students in their classes took first place at the recent Gillespie Business Plan Competition at the University of Mississippi. DaisNotes LLC – co-founded by Kyle Herbert, from Metairie, Louisiana, and Nicholas Neilson-Slabach, of Fort Worth, Texas – targets students for note-sharingRead the story …
Ole Miss Pharmacy Ranked Top 25 in Nation
National rankings in academics, research funding highlight school's recent accomplishments
May 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy once again ranked in the top 25 nationally in the 2020 U.S. News and World Report survey of best pharmacy schools. UM tied at No. 23 among public institutions and No. 24 overall in the most recent release. The rankings are based on peer assessmentsRead the story …
Journey to Commencement Series Highlights Class of 2020
Ole Miss students share stories of determination, perseverance on path to graduation
May 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From Yazoo City native Carl Tart reflecting on being the University of Mississippi’s first-ever homecoming king to Stamps Scholars Sally Boswell and R.G. Pickering sharing how they capped their college careers by getting engaged, the Journey to Commencement series chronicles the memories and impact made by the Class of 2020 during their timeRead the story …
Trott Puts Years of Experience into Book
Director of UM Choirs creates essential guide for choral conductors
May 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donald Trott’s new book is full of information and resources, and his ability to curate and share it results from his long career directing choirs of all kinds. It’s wisdom he wishes he’d had in his early years. “The idea for this book has been there awhile,” said Trott, professor of musicRead the story …
Support for STEM Students
Named endowment memorializes couple, benefits UM freshmen
May 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A gift to the University of Mississippi will provide scholarships for mathematics and chemistry majors while memorializing the 55-year marriage of a couple who met over breakfast on the Oxford campus. Established with a gift of $250,000, the Millie Nichols and Orga V. Craig Memorial Scholarship Endowment will benefit freshmen seeking degreesRead the story …
Faculty Member Honored as Outstanding Dietetics Educator
Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes Janie Cole for contributions to the field
May 1, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Janie Cole, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and director of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at the University of Mississippi, has been named the state’s 2020 Outstanding Dietetics Educator. This award, given by the Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recognizes the teaching, mentoring and leadership activities of faculty in accredited dietetics educationRead the story …
Student Veteran Vanity Plates Available for Order
Preorders bring in more than $10,000 for UM military-connected students
May 1, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anyone who preordered the Welcome Home vanity license plates offered by the University of Mississippi Student Veterans Association can pick up their new plates at their county tax collector’s office beginning May 5. However, availability may be limited since some county offices have restricted operations due to COVID-19. The SVA sold 301 tags duringRead the story …
University Spotlights Service with Sullivan Awards
Five recipients honored for outstanding community involvement, support for others
April 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students were honored recently in celebration of their service within the LOU community and beyond. The annual Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards were presented by the university’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement in conjunction with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation to recognize students, faculty, staffRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Awarded Grant to Study Neuroregeneration
Research by Biomolecular Sciences faculty could help treat brain and spinal injuries
April 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Vitor H. Pomin, a professor in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to investigate the molecular details and potential active compounds in the process of neuroregeneration. Pomin, assistant professor of pharmacognosy, will seek to better understand the biochemicalRead the story …