OXFORD, Miss. – Two juniors in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi have been awarded coveted Barry S. Goldwater Scholarships. Jax Dallas, a physical chemistry and math major from Caledonia, and William Meador, a chemistry major from Carbondale, Illinois, are the university’s 15th and 16th Goldwater Scholars. The Goldwater is one ofRead the story …
Staying Positive During a Pandemic
UM psychology and disaster studies professor charts a course through the turmoil
March 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With alarming statistics and bad news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominating network news, social media and even advertising, many people might struggle to maintain a positive outlook. But it is possible to cope and maintain a sense of hope, a University of Mississippi psychologist advises. Stefan Schulenberg, a professor in theRead the story …
Music Major Advantage Scholarship Program Goes Online
UM department keeps engaging with prospective students
March 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Faculty and staff members in the University of Mississippi Department of Music understand that connecting with students is more vital now than ever, so the department is moving its Music Major Advantage Weekend, set for Friday-Sunday (April 3-5), to an online platform. “The Ole Miss family has truly united during this pandemicRead the story …
Ole Miss Food Bank Seeing High Demand
Campus pantry switches to grab-and-go bags to help community, abide by social distancing guidelines
March 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Just because the Ole Miss Food Bank‘s doors are closed doesn’t mean that food isn’t being distributed at the University of Mississippi. Last week, students took home more than 930 pounds of food, an amount comparable to a semester’s worth of food distribution under normal conditions. To prevent the spread of COVID-19,Read the story …
Lifetime Passion for Quizzes Lands UM Sophomore on ‘Jeopardy!’
Londyn Lorenz crosses one off the bucket list with quiz show appearance
March 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Londyn Lorenz will be the first University of Mississippi student to participate in the yearly Jeopardy! College Championship when her episode airs April 8. For Lorenz, this moment on the silver screen was long in the making. Even as early as 3 and 4 years old, Londyn always wanted to be quizzed, her dadRead the story …
‘If She Can See It, She Can Be It’
UM biologist's statue to be used in exhibit encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers
March 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tamar Goulet, a biology professor at the University of Mississippi, is having her body 3D-printed as a statue for a massive display of more than 125 successful women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in hopes of encouraging girls to consider STEM careers. Last year, Goulet became one of 125 female ambassadorsRead the story …
Stipends for Student Veterans
Gift will benefit graduate-level students in the College of Liberal Arts
March 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent gift from University of Mississippi alumna Kathryn Brewer Black will benefit student veterans pursuing graduate degrees through the College of Liberal Arts. The gift establishes the David J. Brewer College of Liberal Arts Graduate Student Stipend Endowment, named in honor of her father, who served in World War II. “DaddyRead the story …
Helping Student-Athletes Go from Jerseys to Suits
Major gift helps Ole Miss competitors win a first job
March 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An act of kindness given years ago by his mother coupled with a recent tour of the University of Mississippi‘s FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Support Center inspired Dr. Billy W. Long to make a gift that could help Ole Miss student-athletes win jobs. Long’s $125,000 gift to the Vaught Society will support theRead the story …
Keep Teaching: 7 Tips for Converting to Online Instruction
As UM faculty move to virtual classrooms, e-learning veterans share their best tips and tricks
March 26, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As everyone adjusts to a new normal while trying to stay safe in the midst of COVID-19, University of Mississippi faculty are going above and beyond to provide uninterrupted coursework, but in an online format to keep students engaged and, above all, safe. “I am pleased that our semester is back underwayRead the story …
Finding Recreation Within Isolation
UM expert suggests fun outdoor activities for coping with COVID-19 crisis
March 25, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pandemic precautions have closed most public venues, but a University of Mississippi recreation expert says there’s still plenty of outdoor fun for people to enjoy while also remaining safe under the global health guidelines and local municipal regulations. “This is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors,” saidRead the story …