OXFORD and JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has named three faculty members as Distinguished Teaching Scholars for a term of three years. Sally Earl, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice; Kayla Stover, professor of pharmacy practice; and Noa Valcarcel, instructional assistant professor of pharmacology, were honored for dedication to teachingRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Names Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Educators awarded for their efforts to train future researchers and professionals
April 23, 2023 by
Education and UM Provide Two Constants for Stasiak Family
Ole Miss connections span 80 years, 10 degrees and three generations
April 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three generations of the Stasiak family are tied together with a dedication to education and a passion for the University of Mississippi. That bond has led to a new scholarship to benefit students in the UM School of Education. The family’s relationship with Ole Miss began more than 80 years ago whenRead the story …
UM Community Chooses ‘Callings’ as 2023 Common Reading Experience
Dave Isay’s book focuses on finding joy, fulfillment in careers
April 21, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi freshmen enter campus next fall, they will hold a book that discusses the work they will do for the rest of their lives. The 2023 Common Reading Experience book, “Callings,” by author and well-known radio broadcaster Dave Isay, details the role occupations and passions play in leading aRead the story …
Accountancy Instructor Named Inaugural Recipient of Teaching Award
St. Amand Outstanding Teaching Award honors nontenured faculty
April 21, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After nine years of teaching in the University of Mississippi‘s Patterson School of Accountancy, Louise Burney still wakes up with a smile on her face. She has her dream job; why wouldn’t she be smiling? “This is the end of year nine and I can truly tell you I still wake upRead the story …
University Celebrates Employee, Community Service
Annual program recognizes achievements in research, learning, service and scholarship
April 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Division of Diversity and Community Engagement recognized outstanding accomplishments in community-engaged research, learning, service and scholarship Tuesday (April 18) during its annual Celebration of Service. Honors presented included the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Service Award, the Excellence in Community Engagement Award, and the Community Engaged Development Partnership Fund awards.Read the story …
University Makes Renewed Commitment to Sustainability
Ole Miss joins SEC schools in signing Second Nature Climate Commitment
April 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce has signed a commitment to empower the institution to build upon its long history of sustainable efforts and conserving valuable resources. “As Mississippi’s flagship university, we are committed to being good stewards of our resources and advancing initiatives that will positively benefit our campus,” Boyce said.Read the story …
Pharmacy Educator Earns Prestigious New Investigator Award
Crumby recognized for excellence in research efforts with grant
April 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has recognized Ashley Crumby, instructional assistant professor in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, with a 2023 New Investigator Award. AACP annually awards researchers in the first five years of their careers to help them establish baseline data for a body of research work.Read the story …
UM, Trane Partnership Enters New Phase
Projects include energy-saving lighting upgrades, strengthening STEM and sustainability education
April 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Trane – by Trane Technologies, are investing in a more sustainable future by supporting educational initiatives and entering the next chapter of a large-scale energy savings project. As the university’s energy services provider, Trane began assessing and implementing opportunities for energy savings and building systems improvements inRead the story …
University to Provide Free Menstrual Products on Campus
Student group Period@UM fights to end period poverty
April 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will begin providing free menstrual products on campus this semester following advocacy from the student group Period@UM. The new menstrual product dispensers are being installed this month in high-traffic first-floor restrooms in 25 buildings across campus. University Health Services, the Division of Student Affairs and Facilities Management DepartmentRead the story …
Stephanie Hickman to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
Business pioneer and alumna leads top construction firm
April 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A life’s journey is not always a straight line – there can be many twists and turns. Sometimes you end up right back where you started, but in the best possible way. Stephanie Hickman’s story is a testament to this, and she is slated to share it with the University of Mississippi‘sRead the story …