OXFORD, Miss. – Smiling faces, warm embraces and a few happy tears were seen in the Grove Saturday (May 13) as thousands of graduates came together on a breezy, sunny morning to celebrate the conclusion of their academic journey during the University of Mississippi‘s 170th Commencement. UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce welcomed approximately 6,000 students, family,Read the story …
Hickman Encourages Graduates to Say ‘Yes’ to Difficult Things
Degrees conferred for more than 5,000 graduation candidates
May 13, 2023 by
Faculty Members Honored With Top Research, Teaching Awards
English professor first humanities faculty member chosen for top research award
May 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi recognized three professors who have demonstrated exceptional teaching, research, creativity and service on Friday (May 12) during the 2023 spring faculty meeting in Fulton Chapel. The university honored Aimee Nezhukumatathil, professor of English and creative writing, with the Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award, the university’s highest honorRead the story …
Cannon Hersey to Deliver Journalism School Commencement Address
Filmmaker and producer experiments with storytelling to tackle big issues
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cannon Hersey, a media entrepreneur, visual artist and filmmaker, will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 13) in The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Over the past six years, HerseyRead the story …
News You Can Use: Dispelling Myths About Natural Remedies
UM pharmacy professor addresses some of the most common misconceptions
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dietary supplements come with a disclaimer that they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases. Still, a University of Mississippi pharmacy expert advises users to know exactly what they can and cannot do. Hayley Prescott, instructional assistant professor of pharmacy, said that she advocates for being the most informedRead the story …
University Honors Staff Members Earning Degrees
Annual Red and Blue Celebration recognizes 29 employees for overcoming challenges
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Earning a degree while working full time is an accomplishment worthy of celebration. Twenty-six University of Mississippi staff members who succeeded at this task were recognized Wednesday (May 10) at the annual Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement. During the ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, ProvostRead the story …
Q&A with Cliff McKay, UM Chaplain During Integration
Minister who called for peace and lawfulness delivered 1963 commencement benediction
May 10, 2023 by
When James Meredith received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Mississippi‘s 1963 Commencement ceremony – less than one year following the university’s turbulent integration – he became not only its first African American student but also its first African American graduate. Among those participating in the ceremony was Presbyterian minister Clifford A. McKay Jr.Read the story …
Chemistry Professor Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Eden Tanner awarded early-career honor to continue work with ionic salts as drug delivery agents
May 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Science Foundation has awarded Eden Tanner, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, an $850,000 CAREER award to further her study of salts called ionic liquids and how a coating of them enables selective hitchhiking on blood components. Tanner’s five-year project, “Elucidating the Mechanism ofRead the story …
Student Named Campus Compact 2023 Newman Fellow
Junior Caroline Leonard chosen for prestigious yearlong fellowship
May 9, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi junior Caroline Leonard will spend the next year learning how to make large-scale positive change in the world as one of the 2023 cohort of Campus Compact’s Newman Civic Fellows. Leonard, a junior majoring in Arabic and international studies, is among 154 student leaders chosen from 38 states, MexicoRead the story …
Knowledge: Writing Her Own Story
Former DM editor-in-chief receives prestigious internships, accolades
May 8, 2023 by
As part of the 60th anniversary of integration at the University of Mississippi, this is the final installment of a four-part series based on the themes that are inscribed on the Civil Rights Monument on campus: perseverance, courage, knowledge and opportunity. These student stories reflect the characteristics that James Meredith embodied six decades ago whenRead the story …
School of Education Honors Educators Making Lasting Impact
Six Hall of Fame inductees and four Practitioners of Distinction lauded for contributions to the field
May 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education inducted six honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame and named four Practitioners of Distinction on Friday (May 5) during its annual alumni awards celebration. Hall of Fame awardees are career educators, administrators and higher education professionals who typically have more than 25 years ofRead the story …