OXFORD, Miss. – Jessica Muñoz, a 2018 graduate of the University of Mississippi, is the third recipient of the Andrew P. Mullins Jr. Mississippi Teacher Corps Alumni Scholarship. The award, which is designed to support Teacher Corps alumni who wish to pursue advanced graduate study at UM, will provide $2,000 in financial support for Muñoz, who willRead the story …
Jessica Muñoz Receives Andrew P. Mullins Scholarship
Mississippi Teacher Corps alumna pursues doctorate in Spanish at UM
July 14, 2018 by
UM Police Officers Participating in Tactical Active Shooter Training
Effective response and preparedness key components of curriculum
July 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Officers with the University of Mississippi Police Department soon will undergo training on how to respond quickly and effectively to possible active shooter situations. The training, which is mandatory for all UPD officers, is being conducted at the Buddy East Range and Shoot House from 4 to 10 p.m. July 17 andRead the story …
UM Graduate Lands Dream Summer Internship with MSNBC
Kailyn Mae Mahoney started as intern for 'Morning Joe' in New York in June
July 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kailyn Mae Mahoney, who is set to graduate officially from the University of Mississippi in August, is spending her summer behind the bright production lights on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” talk show. The Bakersfield, California, native with a major in political science landed an internship with the New York City-based television program that has been her favoriteRead the story …
Rusovich Family Bolsters UM Arabic Program
Gift honors son's growth while studying in Middle East, seeks to empower more students
July 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student Colin Rusovich was studying abroad in the Middle Eastern country of Jordan when he embarked on a shopping excursion for a desk, negotiated the purchase and even caught a ride on the back of an old truck delivering his furniture. A world away from his roots in NewRead the story …
New Chair Brings Opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders
Vishakha Rawool contributes rich clinical expertise, research background to program
July 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi, under the leadership of a new chair, Vishakha Rawool, is poised to enhance its training of speech-language-pathologists by expanding clinical services to individuals with speech, language and/or hearing disorders and research activities in the field. The School of Applied SciencesRead the story …
Jim Zook Named UM Associate Vice Chancellor
Communications leader will oversee continued development of key strategic priorities
July 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jim Zook, a veteran communications and marketing leader, has been named associate vice chancellor for strategic communications and marketing at the University of Mississippi. Zook brings more than 25 years of expertise to UM from a career spanning corporate communications, consulting and media. Following a national search, Zook was selected to serveRead the story …
MOST Conference Draws Record Number of College-bound Students
More than 500 expected for the annual three-day recruiting and empowerment event
July 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An annual three-day event aimed at recruiting African-American high school seniors in the state to the University of Mississippi is expected to draw a record number of students this month. The 2018 Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent, or MOST, Conference targets prospective UM students with leadership activities, academic offerings and campus resources,Read the story …
$60 Million Gift Launched Croft Institute onto Global Stage
Donation from Joseph C. Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund endowed institute 20 years ago
July 10, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Croft Institute for International Studies celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, but before that first cohort entered in August 1998, the institute’s story began with a man walking into an office. The man was Gerald M. Abdalla, CEO and president of Croft LLC and chairman of the Joseph C. Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund. The office,Read the story …
Spanish Instructor Recognized for Work with Elementary Students
Mexico City native finds passion in classroom after career change
July 10, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Edgar Serrano, the Spanish language is a tool. More than just a way to strengthen their language skills, foreign language instruction is one of many tools Serrano hopes students receive to help make the world a better place. That passion for teaching Spanish to college and elementary students resulted in nationalRead the story …
Kirsten Dellinger Named Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
New role will serve College of Liberal Arts students, faculty, staff
July 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty member Kirsten Dellinger will be continuing her passion and dedication to making UM a more diverse and inclusive place in a new role, beginning Aug. 15. Dellinger has been named associate dean for diversity and inclusion at the College of Liberal Arts. She joined the faculty as aRead the story …