OXFORD, Miss. – Women CEOs are more likely than male CEOs to be targeted by activist investors, a University of Mississippi business professor’s research has found. Vishal Gupta, associate professor of management, began working with Seonghee Han of Frostburg State University and Sandra Mortal and Sabatino Silveri of the University of Memphis on the studyRead the story …
UM Professor’s Study Reveals Role of Sexism in CEO Activism
Vishal Gupta and colleagues discover two key findings in analysis of records
April 5, 2016 by
Natural Products Center Hosts Annual Botanicals Conference
April 11-14 sessions to focus on regulatory issues in dietary supplements and cosmetics
April 5, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 16th annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals, the premier annual event for examining medicinal plants and dietary supplements, will bring together research, regulatory and industry representatives to focus on quality and safety of dietary supplements. Hosted by the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s National Center for Natural ProductsRead the story …
UM Music Department Acquires Instruments from Ghana
New drums will be used for teaching and public performances; concert set for April 12
April 4, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music has acquired several instruments from the African nation of Ghana to further educate students about world music cultures and to use for public performances. The first of those concerts with the newly acquired instruments is set for 7:30 p.m. April 12 in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
‘Tina Packer’s Women of Will’ Celebrates Bard’s Female Characters
April 4, 2016 by
“Tina Packer’s Women of Will” features the Master Shakespearean actress deconstructing the Bard’s most famous female characters in a critically acclaimed performance that comes to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts for one show April 14. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 for general admission seatingRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumni Weekend to be Held April 15-16
Reunion to feature cookout, golf tournament, banquet and more
April 3, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With several new and exciting events on the schedule, the School of Pharmacy‘s annual Pharmacy Alumni Weekend is slated for April 15-16 in Oxford. Pharmacy alumni from the classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1991, 1996 and 2006 (Pharm.D.) will be celebrated this year. “I’m particularly excited about this year’s Pharmacy Weekend,”Read the story …
McCommons Provide Major Gift to Ole Miss Athletics
Although not alumni, couple both grew up Rebel fans
April 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John and Donna McCommon, who recently made a $250,000 gift to the Forward Together campaign for Ole Miss athletics, may not be University of Mississippi graduates, but they definitely share a passion for the Rebels. One of the couple’s first dates was to an Ole Miss football game in Memphis, but bothRead the story …
UM Named Among Top 25 Law Schools for Practical Training
Rankings based on clinical experience, externships and other 'learn by doing' methods
April 1, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law has been named among the top 25 nationally for practical training available to students by The National Jurist magazine. The publication crunched the numbers for all the schools’ statistics and issued a report card in its spring 2016 issue, awarding the Ole Miss law school an A-Read the story …
The Midtown Men Coming to Ford Center
Acclaimed show features stars from the original Broadway cast of 'Jersey Boys'
March 31, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A collection of vocal talent that has thrilled audiences across North America is coming to the University of Mississippi when The Midtown Men, featuring four stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys,” perform at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The group’s sixth national tour visits theRead the story …
UM’s Granger Wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Distinguished professor is active in research and in mentoring next generation of biomedical scientists
March 31, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Joey Granger, Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor of physiology and biophysics, is the 2016 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi. “I am deeply honored to have received this recognition and am humbled to be in such a distinguished group of faculty scholars,” Granger said. “I alsoRead the story …
Wellness Rebels: Hilarie Bain
UM printing director stays active to set an example for her family, coworkers
March 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Hilarie Bain rarely stops moving. The University of Mississippi’s director of printing and creative services walks all over Sam-Gerard Hall during her workday. She cheerfully meets with colleagues from one end of the building to the other. She takes the stairs as easily as someone stepping over a puddle. Thanks to aRead the story …