OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi staff members Kristina Phillips and Jennifer Saxon have been honored with the “Dissertation of the Year” award by the National Society for Experiential Education. The NSEE is a nonprofit organization of educators, businesses, and community leaders invested in the development of education programs that offer learning experiences outside theRead the story …
Study on Internships at UM Earns National Honors
Staff members Kristina Phillips and Jennifer Saxon research access and equity for students
May 29, 2019 by
Smith Reflects on 28-Year Journey from Waiter to Admissions Director
Oxford native, fourth-generation employee to retire from university May 31
May 29, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whitman Smith graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss in 1989 and spent three days as a waiter at the Downtown Grill before he decided to jump ship for an offer he couldn’t refuse. The Oxford native got a call from his alma mater and leapt at the chance to becomeRead the story …
UM Joins Academic Council Furthering Graphene Development
Group to explore research and commercialization of game-changing material
May 29, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has joined the Graphene Academic Council with seven other higher learning institutions around the country to help further graphene research and development. The formation of the council was announced Wednesday (May 22) in Washington, D.C., at the American Graphene Summit, which was hosted by the National Graphene Association. Joining UM, which isRead the story …
History Professor Awarded Fellowship to Institute for Advanced Studies
Joshua Howard to spend 2019-20 academic year interacting with scholars in Princeton
May 28, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor acclaimed for his research on modern China has been selected to receive a prestigious yearlong residential fellowship. Joshua H. Howard, Croft associate professor of history and international studies, will conduct research at the Institute for Advanced Studies, housed at the School of Historical Studies in Princeton, NewRead the story …
Community Wellbeing Initiative Unveils New Seed Grants
Flagship Constellation grants promote state tourism, childhood health, more
May 27, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Helping create an Ida B. Wells Commemorative Tour in Holly Springs and exploring the therapeutic use of vocal training in older adults are projects being funded through a new round of seed grants from the University of Mississippi‘s Flagship Constellations initiative. The four grants through the Community Wellbeing Flagship Constellation total $20,000. The FlagshipRead the story …
Making a Real Difference
Bell's planned gift will benefit clinical programs at UM law school
May 26, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Debbie Bell’s belief in the value of the University of Mississippi School of Law’s 10 legal clinics inspired her planned gift to support the program that gives students real-world experience representing clients. “The clinical programs have been my passion at the law school,” Bell said. “Starting and participating in them is theRead the story …
Scholarship Honors UM Alumna Elsie Williston
Education endowment supports students with financial need
May 25, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Many college students struggle to make ends meet from one semester to the next. A new gift to the University of Mississippi School of Education will help remove some of that stress while honoring the life and memory of longtime Oxford resident Elsie Wells Williston. A beloved spouse, mother, grandmother and friend,Read the story …
Hearing Loss Common in School-Age Children
Parents encouraged to seek help for kids during Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With close to 15 percent of American children ages 6-19 experiencing hearing loss, parents are urged to learn more about the sometimes-subtle signs of hearing loss, ways it can affect school-age children and where to find help during Better Hearing and Speech Month. “Some children are born with hearing loss, but itRead the story …
American Legion Boys State Returns to UM
High school juniors from across Mississippi heading to campus for weeklong experience
May 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the fourth year, the University of Mississippi hosts the American Legion Boys State beginning Sunday (May 26), bringing young men from across the state to campus for a week of events designed “to develop tomorrow’s informed, responsible citizens.” The university was initially chosen to host Boys State for three consecutive years,Read the story …
English Doctoral Student Wins Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Allison M. Serraes is among 67 selected from more than 1,000 applicants nationally
May 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A doctoral student in the University of Mississippi Department of English has been chosen for a prestigious national award to assist in completing her dissertation. Allison M. Serraes, of West Palm Beach, Florida, is among 67 students named 2019 Mellon/American Council of Learned Societies Dissertation Completion Fellows. The fellows, who hail fromRead the story …