OXFORD, Miss. – Ikhlas Khan became director of the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy on Jan. 1. After receiving his doctorate in pharmacy from the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology in Munich, Khan joined the School of Pharmacy in 1988 as a postdoctoral research fellow. He becameRead the story …
Ikhlas Khan Becomes NCNPR Director
Former associate director takes lead after 25 years with UM research center
February 6, 2017 by
Ole Miss Women’s Council Celebrates Two Sisters’ Success
Jennifer Gillom and Peggy Gillom-Granderson named Legacy Award honorees
February 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Legendary University of Mississippi women’s basketball stars Jennifer Gillom and Peggie Gillom-Granderson will be honored with the 2017 Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. An awards presentation and dinner is set for April 22 at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. C Spire – a diversified telecommunications and technologyRead the story …
UM Professor to Receive Mississippi Humanities Council Honor
Jodi Skipper to be given Humanities Scholar Award Feb. 10 in Jackson
February 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi anthropology and Southern studies professor is among five people being honored this month by the Mississippi Humanities Council. Jodi Skipper will receive the Humanities Scholar Award on Feb. 10 during the council’s 2017 Public Humanities Awards program in Jackson. The agency recognizes outstanding contributions by Mississippians to theRead the story …
Ford Center Hosts Renowned Fauré Quartett
Audiences can expect an eclectic mix of classical and pop at Feb. 7 show
February 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi will host the acclaimed piano quartet The Fauré Quartett for an eclectic performance Tuesday evening (Feb. 7). Fauré Quartett is one of the world’s leading piano quartets and is praised for its visionary approach to compositions outside ofRead the story …
Wally Guess Remembered as ‘Superior Teacher and Outstanding Researcher’
Services set for Saturday for visionary pharmacy educator, leader
February 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Wallace L. “Wally” Guess, fourth dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, serving from 1971 to 1989, died Monday (Jan. 30). A funeral service for Guess is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 4) at College Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at College Hill Cemetery. Guess is remembered asRead the story …
University to Host Open House for 2017 K-12 Summer Camp Options
Locals invited to stop by Feb. 7 for info about variety of academic summer programs available
February 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Summer activities for school-age children are a hot topic this time of year as parents look to secure spots and decide on the best camp options for their children. Local parents can get a head start on planning a fun academic experience for their children this summer when the University of MississippiRead the story …
Giant Traveling Map of Europe Coming to Mississippi Schools
Geographic Alliance at UM sponsoring National Geographic tour
January 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in 10 cities around the state soon will be able to explore a giant map of Europe, thanks to the Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi. The statewide tour, which stretches from Long Beach to Oxford, began Jan. 23 and ends Feb. 24. Measuring 26-by-26-feet, the National Geographic TravelingRead the story …
Eggleston Exhibit Extended in Conjunction with Special Programs
UM Museum adds lecture and film screening on acclaimed photographer's work
January 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Art and photography lovers have a little more time to visit the University of Mississippi Museum’s exhibit “The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston” with an enhanced experience through both a film screening and lecture to support it. The exhibit will remain on display through Feb. 18 in conjunction withRead the story …
UM Leaders Named Among Top CEOs
Chancellor Vitter, UMMC's Cook honored by Mississippi Business Journal
January 30, 2017 by
JACKSON, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter and University of Mississippi Medical Center Health System CEO Kevin Cook were named Thursday as two of the Mississippi Business Journal’s top chief executive officers in the state. MBJ’s CEO Awards of Mississippi recognized leaders in the state who helped their companies or organizations achieveRead the story …
Randalls Establish Endowment for AICPA Collection
Fund will help UM to preserve materials and make them available online
January 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lee Randall loves the University of Mississippi. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Ole Miss in 1971 and after retiring from Entergy as vice president and general auditor, Randall wanted to give back to his alma mater. Randall and his wife, Kathy, of New Orleans, have created the Lee andRead the story …