OXFORD, Miss. – Everybody is familiar with the satisfaction of a job well done. But for many college students, that doesn’t necessarily translate to having high spirits about their prospective careers. Luckily for Janai Walton, her internship this summer provided both the satisfaction of good work and a career path she can be passionate about.Read the story …
Janai Walton Impresses as Intern at Semmes Murphey
UM senior gained practical experience while gaining a passion for health care
August 28, 2015 by
Third Annual Racial Reconciliation Week Set for Sept. 7-12 at UM
Events include 'Lunch and Learn' with Ross Bjork and Derrick Evans, Will Campbell Plaza dedication
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the university’s William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation are sponsoring a slate of activities for the third annual Racial Reconciliation Week, which runs Tuesday through Saturday (Sept. 7-12). Entering its third year, Racial Reconciliation Week is dedicated to promoting racial equality and encouraging dialogueRead the story …
UM Pharmacy School Ranks in Top 10 for Funding
School jumps to No. 7 for extramural support for research
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has landed in the nation’s top 10 for total extramural funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Ranked No. 7 for the 2014 calendar year, the school jumped from No. 12 in 2013. The school received $15.6 million in total extramural funding,Read the story …
Leadership of Outgoing Chancellor Prompts Scholarship, Faculty Support
More than $1 million raised for endowed chair, student service award honoring Dan Jones
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gifts continue to mount in a fundraising campaign to recognize outgoing Chancellor Dan Jones for his commitment to the University of Mississippi through faculty support and a culture of academic integrity. To date, the Daniel W. Jones, M.D. Faculty Chair has received more than $1 million from roughly 400 alumni, faculty, staffRead the story …
UM Community Encouraged to Attend Friday Event Honoring Ford Foundation
Board members have strongly supported campus facilities and programs
August 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will honor Gertrude C. Ford Foundation board members during a Friday (Sept. 4) announcement at 1:30 p.m. on the front steps of the Lyceum. Members of the campus community are encouraged to attend the ceremony, when Acting Chancellor Morris Stocks will announce expanded funding from the Ford Foundation.Read the story …
Khayat Urges UM Students to Use Opportunities and Make Choices Wisely
Former chancellor delivers address at Fall Convocation
August 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Incoming students at the University of Mississippi had a unique opportunity to hear from Chancellor Emeritus Robert Khayat at the university’s Fall Convocation Tuesday night at Tad Smith Coliseum. The annual Fall Convocation serves as an official welcome for first-year students. In addition, students received their class coin, a memento that servesRead the story …
A Decade Later, Katrina Evokes Strong Memories
UM recalls deadly storm, the response and lessons learned
August 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss – On Aug. 29, 2005, Mississippi was changed forever as Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster in United States history, ravaged the Gulf Coast, killing hundreds of people in the state and displacing thousands. When the storm passed through, recovery efforts began immediately. Emergency agencies and personnel partnered with research institutions to getRead the story …
UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education Awarded $1.6 Million
Funding for STEM education center renewed for three years
August 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation of Jackson has awarded $1.6 million to the University of Mississippi’s Center for Mathematics and Science Education to support its efforts to improve STEM education statewide over the next three years. The grant marks the third time Hearin has renewed funding for the influential center, which celebrates 10Read the story …
Kate Freeman Clark Exhibit Opening at UM Museum
Painter's works get rare showing outside her hometown
August 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum features a new exhibit this fall showcasing the work of Kate Freeman Clark, one of the most talented 20th century Mississippi artists. “Kate Freeman Clark: A New Look at a National Treasure,” a collection of pieces on loan from the Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery, opened Aug. 11Read the story …
11 Things to Know About Parking and Bus Routes for the Fall Semester
August 23, 2015 by
Summer is winding down and the new school year is almost here. The University of Mississippi has been gradually improving the campus and, as a result, there are some parking and bus route changes. Here are a few things you need to know to make sure you get where you need to be on timeRead the story …