OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts and the Mississippi Humanities Council have named John R. Gutiérrez, Croft professor of Spanish, as the university’s Humanities Teacher of the Year. Gutiérrez joined the UM faculty in 2000 to teach and mentor students with the Croft Institute for International Studies and to developRead the story …
John R. Gutiérrez Named UM Humanities Teacher of the Year
Honoree to present lecture in linguistics Nov. 9 on campus
October 25, 2016 by
UM Engineering School Raises Admission Standards
Move makes entrance more stringent, odds of student success higher
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To give its students better chances to graduate and launch successful careers, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has raised admission standards for most of its degree programs. To enroll in the Bachelor of Science programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer and information science, electrical engineering, geological engineering, geology, and mechanical engineering,Read the story …
UM Physics Department Offers Hair-Raising Night of Science
'Spooky Physics Night' shows off scientific principles in educational, fun format
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frights, food and fun are the order of the evening when the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy presents its annual “Spooky Physics Night” demonstrations from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (Oct. 28) in Lewis Hall. The program will include a stage show at 8 p.m. Hands-on activities for theRead the story …
Greers’ Love of Writing Leads to Endowment
Couple establishes fund to support critical thinking, empower students
October 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To say that Reba McCullouch Greer simply has a passion for writing is an understatement. She has devoted her career and life to changing the way students learn to write. With the establishment of the McCullouch-Greer Endowment to Advance Writing as a Civic Responsibility, Greer has extended this mission to include UniversityRead the story …
UM Physics Student Wins Prestigious Research Award
Wanwei Wu headed to FermiLab to further study particle physics
October 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As scientists worldwide continue delving into the secrets of the universe, a University of Mississippi graduate student joins the ongoing exploration of particle physics, studying the most infinitesimally tiny pieces that comprise matter. Wanwei Wu of China has been selected to receive a Universities Research Association Visiting Scholar Award of $25,920 forRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Researchers Launch Diabetes Self-Management Project
Effort supported by $214,000 grant from independent research institute
October 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Researchers from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy invite diabetes patients from three north Mississippi communities to meet with physicians, pharmacists, nurses and others in a nonclinical environment to talk about where they struggle with diabetes self-management. The effort to help patients self-manage their health is funded by a Eugene WashingtonRead the story …
Ross Bjork Named UM Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
Ole Miss also announces athletics director's contract extended through 2020
October 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Athletics Director Ross Bjork has been named vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics at the University of Mississippi. In announcing that Bjork had been given the new vice chancellor title, university officials also noted that an agreement was reached this summer to extend the athletics director’s contract to June 30, 2020. UM’s requestRead the story …
Faculty and Friends Remember Ron Borne as ‘Quintessential Educator’
Memorial service set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Paris-Yates Chapel
October 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty, staff and alumni are remembering Ronald F. Borne, 77, beloved professor emeritus of medicinal chemistry, who died Tuesday (Oct. 18). He was known as a friend to all and a constant source of encouragement to his students. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 23) atRead the story …
Women of Color Health Expo Set for Friday in the Grove
Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement seeks to educate Oxford community
October 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Educating women about health issues and promoting healthier lifestyles are the focus of a Women of Color Health Expo, set for Friday (Oct. 21) in the Grove at the University of Mississippi. The event, set for 4-7 p.m., is free and open to all. It will include a “kid zone” with inflatables,Read the story …
Former Governor’s Honorarium Sparks Crowdfunding Campaign
Donations will be matched to reach $20,000 goal to support UM Winter Institute
October 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In connection with the annual Freedom Award ceremonies, the University of Mississippi is launching #WinterLegacy, a $20,000 crowdfunding campaign to cement the legacy of former Gov. William F. Winter through the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation. Winter will receive the prestigious Freedom Award on Thursday (Oct. 20) from the National Civil Rights MuseumRead the story …