OXFORD, Miss. – The late Dewey and Will Hickman were known for their committed service to the University of Mississippi and the state’s other universities, the Oxford-Lafayette County community and its economic development, local schools, their church and – most of all – their three daughters. “Our parents led by example, with the message beingRead the story …
Committed Community Servants Honored at University
'Hickman girls' pay tribute to parents' lives, examples with two scholarships
December 16, 2017 by
UM Researchers Working on Acoustic Detection for Undersea Oil Leaks
Team gets $591,000 grant for work to make crude production safer for the environment
December 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Snaking beneath the waters of the Gulf of Mexico are thousands of miles of pipelines carrying oil and natural gas from offshore wells. They carry the fuel that keeps the American economy rolling, with Gulf production accounting for 17 percent of total U.S. crude oil production and 5 percent of total U.S.Read the story …
Center for Population Studies Receives Portion of Kellogg Grant
Shared $1.8 million award to help build health care workforce in Mississippi Delta
December 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Center for Population Studies at the University of Mississippi is part of a collaborative partnership receiving W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds to help develop the health workforce in the Mississippi Delta. Building on more than a decade of successful collaboration in the Delta region, the Rogosin Institute and its Dreyfus Health FoundationRead the story …
UM Student Chosen for SEC Student Music Ensemble
Lazarrus Miller played piano during Football Championship festivities
December 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lazarrus Miller, a senior music performance major at the University of Mississippi, recently participated in the 2017 SEC Football Championship festivities in Atlanta as part of the conference’s Student Music Ensemble. For the second year, the SEC Student Music Ensemble provided jazz music for the football championship activities, including for the SECRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Becomes Graduate School Associate Dean
Robert Doerksen is former director of medicinal chemistry graduate program
December 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss – Robert Doerksen, associate professor of medicinal chemistry, is the new associate dean of the University of Mississippi Graduate School. As of Monday (Dec. 11), he will manage the Office of the Graduate School and assist with expanding graduate education initiatives. A faculty member in the School of Pharmacy since 2004, Doerksen hasRead the story …
Applied Sciences Honors Students of the Month
Quitley Lee and Jangwoo Jo recognized for academic excellence
December 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences has named Jangwoo Jo of Seoul, South Korea, as its Graduate Student of the Month and Quitley Lee of Tupelo as Undergraduate Student of the Month for November. Jo is pursuing a doctorate in nutrition and hospitality management. After completing his undergraduate degree atRead the story …
University Researchers Discover Key Ingredient for Skin Care Line
Products include UM's patented aloe vera extract
December 11, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scientists at the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Natural Products Research spend much of their time working to discover new pharmaceutical products, botanical dietary supplements and agrichemicals. Once in a while, however, discoveries made at the center benefit something a little more cosmetic. Among other things, ongoing NCNPR research on botanicalsRead the story …
New Scholarship Pays Tribute to a Faculty Member’s Service
Fund honors late chair emerita of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
December 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new scholarship within the University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences will honor the late Lennette Johnson Ivy, professor and chair emerita of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Established by her husband, James Ivy, and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the scholarship, once endowed, will provide travelRead the story …
Universities Take on Health Care Challenges on Many Fronts
UM faculty and students work to improve wellness, daily life for all Mississippians
December 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It is no secret that many Mississippians face health challenges, but the University of Mississippi and the state’s other public universities are attacking these challenges on many fronts. Universities treat patients, train the next generation of health care providers and conduct research that will help prevent disease and improve outcomes. While Mississippi’sRead the story …
Theatre Students Make Dresses for Young Girls in Need
Costume design class partnered with St. Peter's Episcopal Church's Little Dresses Ministry
December 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi theatre arts students are spending the end of the semester making a difference by sewing dresses that will be distributed to young girls in need. Donna Buckley, instructional assistant professor of costume technology, has been teaching students the basic techniques of sewing in THEA 272: Introduction to CostumesRead the story …