OXFORD, Miss. – The North Mississippi Volunteers in Service to America Project is recruiting members for a yearlong term of service beginning Feb. 5, 2018. The VISTA Project, which is led by the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi, sponsors 13 organizations and has a capacity to host 25Read the story …
Academic Traveler Program Offering Sicilian Culinary Adventure
UM faculty member will lead Sicily culture and cuisine excursion this spring
December 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Academic Traveler program is offering a unique gift idea this holiday season that will send participants off to bask in the Mediterranean sun while enjoying delightful cuisine and historic beauty. Candis Varnell, a lecturer in hospitality management, will lead the “Sicilian Culture and Cuisine” tour, set for MayRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Named AAPS Fellow
S. Narasimha Murthy has been active in organization for more than a decade
December 5, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy pharmaceutics professor S. Narasimha Murthy has been elected as a fellow of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, one of the highest honors given to its members. At its annual conference Nov. 12 in San Diego, AAPS honored eight recipients, including Murthy, who have demonstrated a sustainedRead the story …
UM Social Work Student Wins Leadership in Health Care Scholarship
State professional organization recognizes Ashleigh Jones
December 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care has awarded Ashleigh Jones, a graduate student in social work at the University of Mississippi, its annual scholarship in recognition of her academic excellence and community engagement. The scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to those students interested in pursuing socialRead the story …
Holloway Gift to Athletics Kicks Off Gate-Naming Initiative
Latest contribution goes toward Forward Together capital campaign
December 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fans entering the south entrance of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at the University of Mississippi may have noticed new signage, displaying the names of Diane and J.L. Holloway and serving as a lasting tribute to the Ridgeland couple’s recent gift in support of Ole Miss athletics. The Holloways’ $1 million gift to the university’sRead the story …
Music Students, Faculty Stand Out at Regional Competition
UM well-represented in final rounds of the National Associate of Teachers of Singing event
December 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students fared well in the recent 2017 National Association of Teachers of Singing Southern Regional Competition in Hattiesburg, which draws voice teachers and students from universities, high schools and private studios in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Senior music major Lacey Hindman was a finalist and placed third in herRead the story …
UM Launches New Bachelor of Economics Degree
University is the sole state institution to offer program
November 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two years in the making, a new Bachelor of Science in Economics degree program is being offered at the University of Mississippi. The only one of its kind in Mississippi, the program was approved recently by the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Expected to enroll a minimum ofRead the story …
Matt O’Keefe to Head UM Center for Manufacturing Excellence
Veteran administrator assumes duties in January, envisions growth and expansion
November 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With decades of professional and research experience, Matthew J. O’Keefe has been named the new executive director of the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi. A native of Rolla, Missouri, O’Keefe assumes his duties Jan. 1. Besides administrative oversight of personnel, facilities and operations, he is responsibleRead the story …
UM Community Called to Bless Books and Bears
Donations sought for 20th annual distribution for children of Facilities Management employees
November 29, 2017 by
‘Tis the season to be good and not naughty. It’s time to add a little “ho-ho-ho!” to your “Hotty Toddy.” Donations for the 20th annual Books and Bears program are being accepted through Dec. 14. Toys and books received by then will be given away Dec. 15 to children of UM Department of Facilities Management andRead the story …
UM Museum, Ford Center Host Weekend of Holiday Festivities
Music, activities and a winter wonderland on tap to help families get into the spirit
November 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and the University of Mississippi Museum have a weekend of fun-filled holiday activities scheduled for the whole family. The Ford Center invites families to an evening celebrating the holiday season Friday, (Dec. 1) with “Amahl and the Night Visitors” and “Handel’s Messiah.” GianRead the story …