OXFORD, Miss. – Alex Langhart, new director of the University of Mississippi Health Services, aims to increase access, promote wellness and find solutions to ensure all faculty, staff and students receive excellent on-campus care. Langhart received his master’s degree in health services administration from UM in 2015. The Tylertown native, who also has a bachelor’s degreeRead the story …
New Director Shares Vision for University Health Services
UM alumnus Alex Langhart sets plans for services to serve students, faculty and staff
June 12, 2019 by
Third Volume of UM Undergraduate Research Journal Published
Student-led publication showcases undergraduate research
June 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Taking a research idea from its initial question all the way to academic publication can be a daunting task for any university student. First comes the process of distilling the research question to its essential inquiry. Then there’s the lengthy process of constructing the methodology to answer the question, thoroughly researching theRead the story …
Doctoral Student Wins School Nutrition Foundation Award
Prabhdeep Sandha to present work at group's annual conference in St. Louis
June 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School Nutrition Foundation has awarded its Kathleen Stitt Award to Prabhdeep Sandha, a doctoral student in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi. “Each year, the Kathleen Stitt Award is presented to one graduate student or faculty member participating in the School Nutrition Showcase,” said PatriciaRead the story …
Becoming the Change She Wished to See
Constance Slaughter-Harvey delivers Commencement address for School of Law
June 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In January 1970, Constance Slaughter-Harvey became the first black woman to graduate from the University of Mississippi School of Law. She was so busy helping others with her new degree, she forgot to come back to the Commencement ceremony that May. “It seems as if I filed a lawsuit a week forRead the story …
Students Help Grow University’s Commercialization Efforts
Student workers gain valuable experience while helping advance technology transfer goals
June 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Office of Technology Commercialization at the University of Mississippi is a small staff covering a lot of ground. The office, part of the university’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, is responsible for stimulating, protecting, managing and transferring intellectual property created by Ole Miss employees from campus to the private sector for commercialization. TheRead the story …
Admired Doctor’s Generosity Aids Aspiring Engineers
Passion for education, love for granddaughter inspire estate gift to UM
June 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seeing the impact a scholarship made on his granddaughter’s education inspired a longtime pediatrician to bequeath part of his estate to the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. A $100,000 gift from the estate of the late Dr. Carl P. Bernet Jr., of Greenwood, has bolstered the Elsie and Harper Johnson Jr.Read the story …
News You Can Use: Lowering Summer Utility Bills
UM mechanical engineering professor shares insights for cutting cooling expenses
June 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While summer doesn’t officially arrive until later this month, warmer temperatures already have many Mississippians looking for ways to stay cool. To that end, a University of Mississippi professor is sharing insights on how to chill without raising your utility bills in the process. The first step to keeping utility costs lowRead the story …
Law Student Making a Difference in Uganda
Ali Roberson is completing externship with International Justice Mission
June 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ali Roberson knew she wanted to pursue a career where she could help others. The second-year University of Mississippi law student from Dallas earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ole Miss because she wanted to interact with others and help them solve problems. “I thought I wanted to be a counselor,Read the story …
Teacher Corps Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Retiring co-founder Andy Mullins also to be honored during June 15 alumni reunion
June 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three decades ago, Andrew P. Mullins Jr. accepted the challenge to find and produce more certified teachers for Mississippi’s high-need public schools. Collaborating with Amy Gutman, a journalism student at Harvard University, the then-special assistant to the Mississippi superintendent of education founded the Mississippi Teacher Corps at the University of Mississippi. SinceRead the story …
School of Law to Host Inaugural Mississippi Education Law Conference
Sessions designed to inform educational leaders and attorneys on issues and laws
June 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new conference designed to inform educators and attorneys about the latest laws and policies governing schools from preschool through higher education is set for June 14 at the University of Mississippi School of Law. The inaugural Mississippi Education Law Conference is aimed at educational leaders and attorneys representing institutions, school districts,Read the story …