OXFORD, Miss. – Nicole Ashpole, an assistant professor of pharmacology in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been awarded a grant from the National Institute on Aging to research memory impairments in advanced age. With this award, Ashpole and her team will explore a specific hormone in the body that decreases with age,Read the story …
Pharmacology Professor Awarded NIA Grant for Research on Aging Brain
Nicole Ashpole focuses on a specific hormone's effects on learning and memory
January 27, 2019 by
Accountancy School Team Donates Winnings to Hurricane Relief
Students win accounting competition, contribute $1,000 to relief efforts in Panama City
January 26, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ben Bradford, a University of Mississippi student from Panama City, Florida, watched from Oxford last fall as Hurricane Michael wrought devastation on his hometown. At the time, Bradford and other students from the Patterson School of Accountancy had entered PwC’s Challenge case competition, which is hosted by the multinational professional services firm. TeamsRead the story …
Professor Gets Grant to Produce Anticancer Natural Products
Pharmacognosist working with bacteria to produce compound
January 25, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cole Stevens, a faculty member in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute for cancer prevention research using natural products. Stevens, an assistant professor of pharmacognosy in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, is working to engineer bacteria to produce significant amounts of gephyronicRead the story …
Three Pharmacy Professors Win New Investigator Awards
School's faculty members win five NIA awards in two years
January 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three faculty members in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have won competitive 2019 New Investigator Awards from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, giving the school five winners over the past two years. AACP honors a limited number of research projects from junior faculty across the country every year.Read the story …
‘Thacker Mountain Radio Hour’ Goes Junior
Kids' version of iconic radio show features special guests and youth hosts, musicians
January 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Thacker Mountain Radio Hour,” a live radio show featuring literary and musical guests, is teaming up with the University of Mississippi’s Living Music Resource to produce an episode that is for – and, to a large extent, by – a young audience. The show will feature children’s author Gloria J. Burgess, OxfordRead the story …
Congressman Partners with University for Space Law Extern Program
U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo will accept one Ole Miss student each term
January 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law and the office of U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) have established an externship program to help Mississippi and the United States train and educate a generation of lawyers prepared to address the complex demands of a space economy. The partnership will promote the exploration andRead the story …
University Wraps Up 15th Speaker’s Edge Competition
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in annual contest
January 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 100 business and accountancy students tackled ethical issues ranging from gender discrimination to embezzlement and pitched ideas for boosting the workplace at the University of Mississippi’s annual Speaker’s Edge competition. They were joined by 69 judges and 17 coaches for this year’s speaking competition, a partnership between the university’s SchoolRead the story …
Philosophy Chair Wins National Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Steven Skultety recognized for service and support of students
January 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Over the past few years, Steven C. Skultety has advised, encouraged and lent a compassionate ear to hundreds of students at the University of Mississippi. Now some of those same students are nominating him for awards – and he’s winning. Skultety, chair and associate professor of philosophy and religion, has been honoredRead the story …
Southern Studies Sets Diverse Slate of Spring Brown Bag Lectures
Weekly sessions cover topics from state politics and civil rights struggles to gay truckers and jazz
January 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series sponsored by the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture continues this spring with topics ranging from Brazilian dance to gay truck drivers. Free and open to the public, the lectures take place at noon on select Wednesdays in the Barnard ObservatoryRead the story …
Annette Kluck Named New Dean of Graduate School
Auburn University assistant provost to oversee university's graduate programs
January 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has hired Annette Kluck as dean of the university’s Graduate School following a nationwide search. Kluck, who has 12 years of experience in graduate education, comes to UM from Auburn University, where she most recently served as assistant provost for women’s initiatives in the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, andRead the story …