OXFORD, Miss. – An international collaboration of scientists, including those at the University of Mississippi, is thrilled with a major equipment upgrade that will greatly aid the search for gravitational waves, black holes and other interstellar phenomena. The Advanced LIGO Project increases the sensitivity of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatories instruments by a factor ofRead the story …
UM Physicists Celebrate Advance in Search for Gravitational Waves
Seven years in making, international collaboration yields futuristic technology
May 22, 2015 by
Board of Trustees Appoints Provost Morris Stocks as Interim Chancellor
Chancellor Dan Jones will take personal leave beginning June 15
May 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. — University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones has made plans to take personal leave beginning June 15. The Board announced today that it has authorized Morris Stocks, UM provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, to act with full authority on behalf of the chancellor during that leave. “It’s with a mixture ofRead the story …
UM Launches Wellness and Physical Activity Credential for Teachers
Mississippi Department of Education to offer new endorsement based on Ole Miss curriculum
May 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education has launched a new license endorsement in wellness and physical activity for K-6 teachers based on a specialized program designed by education faculty at the University of Mississippi. This fall, the UM School of Education will begin offering a 12-hour curriculum in wellness and physical activity for elementary education majorsRead the story …
UM Announces Effort to Honor Chancellor Jones
$1.5 million faculty support fund finds eager support
May 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This week, alumni, faculty, friends and staff members are participating in a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to recognize Chancellor Dan Jones for his commitment to faculty support and a culture of academic integrity at the University of Mississippi. Already underway, the Chancellor Daniel W. Jones, M.D. Faculty Chair is drawing support fromRead the story …
UM Inducts Three into School of Education Hall of Fame
Kuykendall, Reynolds and Smith honored for leadership, service in public education
May 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi alumni were admitted into the inaugural class of the UM School of Education’s Hall of Fame. The inductees were Milton Kuykendall, superintendent of the Desoto County School District; Judith Reynolds, a 45-year educator from Clinton; and Jerome Smith, a retired Jackson-area education leader and former education adviser toRead the story …
UM Students Start Coaching for Literacy Chapter
Group focusing its efforts in state, with funding going to three Mississippi-based partners
May 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students have started a chapter of a new nonprofit group to raise money for literacy efforts across the state by raffling off the opportunity for fans to become an “assistant coach” during an Ole Miss sporting event. Matt Bolton, an Ole Miss sophomore from Memphis, started the chapter of theRead the story …
English Instructor Wins Statewide Poetry Prize
Poet Tim Earley credits state's literary influences with shaping his work
May 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi English instructor and former graduate student Tim Earley is among the 2015 honorees in the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters‘ awards program. The organization honors the state’s best writers, artists and musicians in seven categories with its MIAL Awards. Earley is the recipient of this year’s poetry award for hisRead the story …
UM Economics Instructor Wins Excellence in Teaching Award
Yan Li honored for dedication to students, curriculum and instruction
May 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Yan Li is the recipient of the University of Mississippi’s 2015 Graduate Instructor Excellence in Teaching Award. Li was recognized during the doctoral hooding ceremony Friday (May 8) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to being presented a trophy and $1,000, Li’s name is being addedRead the story …
Six Freshmen Honored for Leadership, Academic Excellence
Omicron Delta Kappa honor society presents annual awards
May 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society has honored six students for their academic performance, leadership and community involvement. This year’s recipients of ODK Freshman Leader Awards are Olivia Dear of Madison, Seth Dickinson of Mantachie, Christopher Feazell of Mendenhall, Dillon Hall of Saltillo, Alexis Smith of Picayune and Loden SnellRead the story …
Three Faculty Members Receive Liberal Arts Teaching Awards
UM announces annual honors at graduation ceremonies
May 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi recognized three faculty members Saturday (May 9) for their excellence in teaching. The Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher of the Year award went to Kathryn McKee, McMullan associate professor of Southern studies and associate professor of English. Hilary Becker, assistant professor of classics, was givenRead the story …