OXFORD, Miss. – With millions of families adjusting to a “new normal” at home with children out of school, those children with language or learning disorders are disproportionately affected by the disruption to their daily routines. Faculty members in the University of Mississippi‘s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provide intensive language therapy for young children withRead the story …
Maintaining Progress for Children with Learning, Language Disorders
UM Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty offer resources for families sheltering in place
March 25, 2020 by
Preventing Panic in Preschoolers
UM psychologist offers tips on talking to small children about COVID-19
March 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Many children may be confused and frightened about the COVID-19 pandemic, but parents can do a lot to help children cope and stay safe during the outbreak, a University of Mississippi psychology professor advises. Stephanie Miller is also director of experimental training in the Department of Psychology and research director of theRead the story …
University’s MBA Program Ranks Among Top 50 in Nation
School's campus degree earns national recognition from U.S. News
March 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Master of Business Administration program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings, released March 17, place Ole Miss in a three-way tie for No. 50 among public universities and No. 92 overall. UM is tied with OklahomaRead the story …
News You Can Use: Tax Expert Offers Tips for Filing Forms
UM accountancy professor Cheryl Metrejean shares valuable information
March 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Correctly filing state and federal income tax forms can be a daunting challenge, particularly if one is unaware or unfamiliar with changes in tax laws made since last year. For this reason, a University of Mississippi expert is offering some timely tips for do-it-yourself taxpayers. Many tax laws have changed since 2019,Read the story …
History Professor’s Online Teaching Wins Award
Shennette Garrett-Scott uses interactive tools to bring history to life
March 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – At universities across the country, thousands of faculty members are working overtime to convert their classes to online courses in response to the COVID-10 pandemic. Shennette Garrett-Scott knows firsthand exactly what that process is like; the University of Mississippi history and African American studies professor has been teaching her classes online sinceRead the story …
Students Get Free Access to Barnes & Noble E-textbooks
More than 55,000 titles available to ease transition to online learning in wake of pandemic
March 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students have no-cost access to more than 55,000 e-textbooks thanks to Barnes & Nobles’ efforts to help college campuses ease their transition into online learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Barnes & Noble has locations on 1,400 campuses, including UM. The move to provide free access helps campuses transition to online andRead the story …
Making Sense of Wall Street Worries
UM chair and professor of economics explains stock market situation, compares to 2008 recession
March 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jon Moen, professor and chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Mississippi, is parsing some of the financial terms zinging around the news amid the COVID-19 pandemic and offering insights into the state of Wall Street during an unprecedented plummet – one he does not believe is comparable to the GreatRead the story …
Expert on Viruses Unpacks COVID-19 for Nonscientists
Why is this novel coronavirus causing a global pandemic?
March 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Wayne Gray, a virologist in the University of Mississippi Department of Biology with more than 40 years’ experience studying viruses, is offering some insights that may help the public understand the COVID-19 pandemic. A researcher at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine for 37 years, he came to Ole Miss in 2014Read the story …
Auction Finds Success
Ole Miss Women's Council raises funds for student programming
March 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A lively auction of bucket list-type experiences attracted almost $130,000 to expand programming for Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy scholars at the University of Mississippi. The auction was part of the council’s recent 20th anniversary celebration. Auction proceeds will fuel the new Ellen Robinson Rolfes Ole Miss Women’s Council Rose GardenRead the story …
Recognize Exceptional Service to Students with a Frist Nomination
Honor recognizes faculty and staff members for going 'above and beyond' to lend a hand
March 16, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With so many college students away from home for the first time, it’s no wonder that many encounter challenges, hardships or times when they simply need a friendly smile or bit of encouragement. But at the University of Mississippi, faculty and staff members often step in to lend a helping hand orRead the story …