OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Engineering Advisory Board and Dean Alex Cheng recently unveiled a plaque in the lobby of Brevard Hall to honor UM alumnus and benefactor Henry C. Brevard Jr., of Tupelo, and his family. Brevard, founder of B&B Concrete, provided substantial support creating a faculty chair endowment andRead the story …
Strong Response Propels William Magee Center
Gifts top $900,000 to increase alcohol, drug education and prevention
November 18, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One story shared by one family about a son’s death from an accidental overdose has spurred fundraising efforts exceeding $900,000 to establish a comprehensive alcohol and drug education and prevention center at the University of Mississippi. The investments, UM leaders say, will touch the lives of countless students and drive research effortsRead the story …
Professor, State Organization Win Grant to Improve Pharmacy Practice
Money will fund workshop to develop ways to boost ambulatory care in state
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anastasia Jenkins, a clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi, recently accepted a grant from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Foundation on behalf of the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists. It’s part of efforts to advance and improve pharmacy practice and ambulatory care in Mississippi. ASHP’s AmbulatoryRead the story …
Law Firm Challenge Created to Increase Alumni Giving
Businesses that achieve 100 percent participation get trophies, recognition
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alumni of the University of Mississippi School of Law have a new way to feed their competitive side while giving back to their alma mater with the school’s newest initiative. The UM Law Firm Challenge encourages 20 Mississippi law firms to reach 100 percent giving participation from alumni within the firm. “DuringRead the story …
UM Music Majors Fare Well in Statewide Competition
Christopher Scott won his category at the Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi music majors competed at the annual Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition recently at Millsaps College in Jackson, with one student taking top honors in his category. Christopher Scott, a senior music major, won the Young Artist Solo Woodwind Performance category. This win advances him to compete in theRead the story …
‘Just Mercy’ Panel Sparks Restorative Justice Discussion at UM
Legal studies department and Common Reading Experience host 250 students for program
November 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Is it the water that needs to be changed, or is it the fish? I think it is the water that needs to be changed,” said Joseph Holiday, an inmate at the Marshall County Correctional Center. Holiday’s question regarding the high rate of recidivism in Mississippi’s prison system elicited applause from theRead the story …
UM Museum Unveils 2017 Keepsake Ornament
This year's design features popular 19th century scientific instrument
November 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its 17th annual keepsake ornament, a design featuring the Barlow’s Planetarium, part of the collection of antique scientific instruments on display at the museum. The planetarium, also known as an orrery, has a storied history with Ole Miss. Designer Thomas H. Barlow of Lexington, Kentucky, whoRead the story …
Medical Education Building to Be Named in Honor of Gov. Phil Bryant
Move recognizes leadership role and commitment to constructing facility
November 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi has announced the naming of the medical education building at its Medical Center campus in Jackson in honor of Gov. Phil Bryant. The naming of Phil Bryant Medical Education Building became official today (Nov. 16) with approval from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.Read the story …
University Hosts ‘Sorts-Giving’ to Support Game-day Recycling
Volunteers needed to help sort materials
November 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Office of Sustainability is seeking faculty, staff and community member volunteers to help sort recycling collected from the Ole Miss-Texas A&M game. The event, called “Sorts-Giving,” will take place at the Oxford Recycling Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 and Nov. 21. To sign up toRead the story …
Music Faculty Members Release Album
Trio explores compositions of François Rossé for new recording
November 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi music faculty members have released a new album of material by French composer François Rossé. Adam Estes, assistant professor of music, is the lead performer on saxophone, accompanied on piano by Stacy Rodgers, professor of music, and Amanda Johnston, associate professor of music. “François Rossé: Métissage” is on the MSRRead the story …