OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration hosts its annual Insurance Symposium March 23-24, bringing together about 200 industry professionals to learn from speakers on topics such as health care, technology, emerging risks, legislative issues and leadership. Attendees will gain insights from CEOs and other industry leaders. The symposium kicks offRead the story …
UM Hosts Annual Insurance Symposium
Event features information on issues and trends affecting industry, networking opportunities
March 23, 2016 by
Posters in the Rotunda Event to Showcase Student Research
Three UM students to present Thursday at state Capitol
March 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students from all eight of Mississippi’s public universities, including three from the University of Mississippi, will share their research and creative activities on topics ranging from health care to cultural heritage to agribusiness with legislators and state leaders at Posters in the Rotunda, set for Thursday (March 24) in the Rotunda ofRead the story …
UM Physicists Continue Study of Lightning Strikes
Search by team of professors, graduate students resumes this spring
March 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While lightning flashes are a common occurrence during severe weather, their causes remain a mystery, but a team of University of Mississippi researchers is working to unlock the secrets of these beautiful yet dangerous forces of nature. Three UM physicists and three graduate students will resume collecting data on lightning beginning inRead the story …
UM Seeks Nominations for Annual Frist Awards
Honor recognizes outstanding service to students by faculty and staff members
March 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – College students often struggle with tough times and isolation as they adapt to being away from home, but at the University of Mississippi, faculty and staff members often step in to lend a helping hand or simply provide advice and encouragement. It’s all part of being a member of the Ole MissRead the story …
New Development Officers Join UM
Fundraisers will encourage private support of academics
March 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four new University of Mississippi development officers offer distinctly qualified backgrounds and share a passion for securing private gifts to support academics. Suzette Matthews, Katie Morrison, Matthew “Porch” Porchivina III and Maura Wakefield have joined the Office of University Development and are tasked with a common goal: generating resources that will benefitRead the story …
Jim Chambers Remembered as Professor, Researcher, Volunteer and Friend
Memorial service set for Tuesday afternoon at Ford Center
March 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Familiar to hundreds of University of Mississippi engineering students and colleagues as a thoughtful engineering professor, researcher and administrator, James P. Chambers was known to countless more across the region as a helpful consultant and enthusiastic volunteer for schools, churches, community groups and Scouting organizations. Chambers, 47, died early Sunday (March 13)Read the story …
UMMC Health Experts Entertain, Inform on ‘Southern Remedy’
Daily show helps Mississippians learn about and deal with variety of health topics
March 17, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – If there’s a remedy for what ails you, Dr. Rick deShazo will prepare a good-sized dose every Wednesday, but not before he delivers a primer on your health dilemma. So will Dr. Jimmy Stewart on Thursdays and Dr. Michelle Owens on Fridays. Add to the mix Dr. Susan Buttross on Tuesdays andRead the story …
Best-Selling Author Michael Blanding to Visit UM
Lecture, book signing set for Monday evening
March 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The life of a map bandit will be the topic of a free lecture Monday (March 21) at the University of Mississippi when New York Times best-selling author Michael Blanding comes to campus. Blanding will discuss his latest book, “The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who MadeRead the story …
Ten Seniors Awarded Hall of Fame Honors
Recipients chosen for academic achievement, community service and potential for success
March 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned membership in the school’s 2015-2016 Hall of Fame, one of the university’s highest honors. The Hall of Fame inductees were honored Friday (March 4) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Recipients are chosen by a committee in accordance withRead the story …
Alumnus Establishes Pharmacy Scholarship to Honor Mentor
John Dewey Owings Jr. influenced generations of pharmacists
March 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If you ask Sidney Gerald “Jerry” Morgan about why he chose pharmacy, he’ll tell you about his mentor and champion of the career, John Dewey Owings Jr. “(Owings) was like a father figure to me,” Morgan said. “He was a great influence, and I would probably not have gone to pharmacy schoolRead the story …