OXFORD, Miss. – For those who relish getting lost in a good story, the 24th annual Oxford Conference for the Book is an opportunity to gather with authors, editors and scholars. On March 29-31, the conference at the University of Mississippi, which is free and open to the public, includes readings, panel discussions and lecturesRead the story …
Celebrate the Written Word at the Oxford Conference for the Book
Three-day event set for March 29-31
March 14, 2017 by
Saturday Collaborations Unlock Possibilities for Marks Students
Weekend program brings middle schoolers to UM campus for tutoring, mentoring and fun
March 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most students regard Saturday school with dread and contempt, but a group of middle schoolers from the Delta community of Marks looks forward to its weekend tutoring sessions at the University of Mississippi. For some of these students, the sessions have become life-changing. For six Saturdays between February and April, 53 studentsRead the story …
Mississippi Educator Wins Teacher Travel Fellowship
Award presented by UM Mississippi Geographic Alliance
March 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi has named Steven R. White as its 2017 Travel Fellow. White teaches Advanced World Geography and Honors World Geography at Pearl High School in Pearl. White, a National Geographic Certified Educator and MGA teacher consultant, has held numerous education leadership positions in theRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Co-Authors Winning Paper
Meagan Rosenthal focuses on ensuring consistent care across health care settings
March 11, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Meagen Rosenthal, assistant professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, is co-author of a report that won the 2016 Best Paper award from the journal Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. The paper, titled “Confronting inequities: A scoping review of the literature on pharmacist practice and health-related disparities,” reviews andRead the story …
Local Schoolchildren Connect Through LOU Pen Pal Project
More than 800 students helped write letters in literacy-based event
March 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 800 children across Lafayette County received handwritten messages from other local children recently as part of the first-ever Lafayette-Oxford-University Pen Pal Project. Co-sponsored by multiple organizations – including the Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level Reading at the University of Mississippi, the Lafayette County Literacy Council and the United Way’s LOU ReadsRead the story …
UM Engineers Without Borders Returns to West Africa
Following successful crowdfunding campaign, team advances infrastructure project in Togo
March 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Entering its sixth year of helping people of the West African nation of Togo build a sound infrastructure, the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders is continuing its work to help drill and complete a deep water well for a rural village. Two faculty and six students are in theRead the story …
Toyota Wellspring Scholarships Available for UM Summer Camp Programs
Middle and high school students in Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties encouraged to apply
March 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixth- through 12th-grade students who attend public schools in Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties can take advantage of special scholarships that will pay all costs associated with attending select University of Mississippi summer camps this year. “We are so happy to see local students receive scholarships that will help them expand theirRead the story …
Susan L. Taylor Calls Women to Action at UM
Former editor of Essence magazine delivered Women's Empowerment keynote Tuesday night
March 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Delivering the third annual Women’s Empowerment keynote address for Women’s Month observances Tuesday evening (March 7) at the University of Mississippi, Susan L. Taylor discussed social challenges and urged women to action to help solve our nation’s problems. The former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine and founder-CEO of the National CARES Mentoring MovementRead the story …
John Bentley Named Pharmacy Administration Chair
New leader received 2016 UM Faculty Achievement Award
March 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John Bentley, a professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, has been named the new chair of the Department of Pharmacy Administration in the School of Pharmacy. Bentley received his Ph.D. in pharmacy administration from the UM pharmacy school in 1998 and began working as an assistant professor in theRead the story …
Former Chancellor Khayat Chosen for 2017 Dick Enberg Award
Honor recognizes passion and support for education
March 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chancellor Emeritus Robert C. Khayat, leader of what has been called a “renaissance” at the University of Mississippi during his 14-year term, has been chosen as the 2017 winner of the Dick Enberg Award, presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Khayat, who served as chancellor from 1995 to 2009,Read the story …