OXFORD, Miss. – A front row seat at the European Union, a visit to a Holocaust memorial in Germany and learning at one of the world’s most prestigious universities all were made possible for three University of Mississippi students this semester, thanks to the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The students secured theRead the story …
Gilman Scholarships Offer UM Students Chance to See the World
Applications for 2020 awards, open to students of limited financial means, accepted through March 3
February 12, 2020 by
‘Boeing, Boeing’ Goes Supersonic for Laughs
Rollicking farce arrives on time for Ole Miss Theatre's spring season
February 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “When one door closes, another opens.” This well-known aphorism, coined by Alexander Graham Bell and often trotted out in times of difficulty or missed opportunity, doesn’t typically refer to literal doors – unless you’re watching Ole Miss Theatre and Film‘s frenetic production of “Boeing Boeing,” set to open Friday (Feb. 14), atRead the story …
Black History Month Concert Features Guest Soprano Carline Waugh
Free production includes choirs, symphony and African drum and dance
February 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Soloists, choirs, a symphony and an African drum and dance ensemble all come together this week at the University of Mississippi to celebrate the African American spirit and experience in the university’s Black History Month Concert. The concert, set for 7:30 Thursday (Feb. 13) in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for theRead the story …
Shepard Smith, Fake News, Politics on Deck for Overby Center
Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics announces spring 2020 calendar
February 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics‘ spring lineup includes one of the first public appearances by Shepard Smith since he left his post as chief anchor at Fox News and managing editor of Fox’s breaking news division. His March 31 talk will be followed the next day by the presentationRead the story …
Summit to Focus on Women and Civic Engagement
Feb. 19 event is a lead-in to Sarah Isom Center's 40th anniversary celebration
February 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In honor of the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage, the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi is planning a half-day summit Feb. 19 featuring an inaugural memorial luncheon, discussion groups and networking opportunities. The UM Summit on Women and Civic Engagement will feature a wide range of conversations about the manyRead the story …
From ‘60 Minutes’ to an Alien Religion, Storytelling Drives Student
Journalism's Matthew Hendley's reporting earns Carnegie-Knight News21 Initiative fellowship
February 10, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Matthew Hendley just can’t stop telling stories. The University of Mississippi student’s passion for storytelling has driven him as an anchor at NewsWatch Ole Miss and as a “60 Minutes” intern, and is taking him to Arizona State University for a summer as a Carnegie-Knight News21 Initiative fellow. The prestigious multimedia reporting fellowship isRead the story …
3D-Printing Lab Bringing New Dimension to UM Mechanical Engineering
Assistant professor Yiwei Han brings expertise in cutting-edge technology
February 10, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Skilled at 3D and 4D printing, Yiwei Han, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is bringing that expertise to the University of Mississippi to establish a new 3D-printing laboratory. Han’s research interests are micro/nano fabrication, additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing and printing electronics. The mechanical engineering department is looking for a space for the lab, and heRead the story …
Pharmacy Faculty Selected to AACP House of Delegates
David Colby and Noa Valcarcel will represent university at national meetings
February 9, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty members David Colby and Noa Valcarcel have been selected to represent the School of Pharmacy in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy House of Delegates. Colby, associate professor of medicinal chemistry, will serve during the 2020 AACP annual meeting in Long Beach, California. It will be Colby’sRead the story …
Engaging Industry with Higher Education
UM seeks to increase partnerships with new council, director
February 8, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s new Industry Engagement Council is poised to maximize relationships between the university and private industry, creating strategic alliances that are beneficial to both. “Industry can tap into the knowledge base of our faculty while in turn providing opportunities for our students and graduates, who will ultimately put theirRead the story …
Faculty Honored for Service at ‘Lift Every Voice’ Celebration
Two professors recognized for work in diversity and inclusion
February 7, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With melodious sounds from a gospel choir and inspiring words from a keynote speaker, two University of Mississippi faculty members were honored Monday (Feb. 3) for their exceptional achievements in diversity, inclusion and community engagement. Hundreds of faculty, staff and students attended the annual ‘Lift Every Voice’ celebration, the first event onRead the story …