OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism and New Media’s undergraduate program in integrated marketing communications has swelled to more than 500 students since the course’s first classes were taught in the fall of 2011. At the start of 2011 fall semester just 80 undergraduate students were majoring in integrated marketingRead the story …
UM Integrated Marketing Communications Program Grows to 500 Students
Meek School of Journalism and New Media created emphasis just three years ago
May 22, 2014 by
Pharmacy School Names Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Faculty recognized for teaching excellence and dedication to student success
May 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three faculty members in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been honored by its Distinguished Teaching Scholars Program, which recognizes excellence in teaching and dedication to student achievement. Erin Holmes, assistant professor of pharmacy administration; Daniel Riche, associate professor of pharmacy practice and medicine; and Kristine Willett, professor of pharmacology,Read the story …
Pharmacy School Honors Distinguished Alumnus
Syed Abidi honored for professional accomplishments, service
May 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy recently honored alumnus Syed Abidi, CEO of Phaharmaceutics International Inc., for his outstanding career and service to the school. Abidi, who earned a doctoral degree in pharmaceutics in 1980, was presented with the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award April 5 during the school’s annualRead the story …
Two Students Inducted into UM Pharmacy Hall of Fame
Honorees selected for scholastic and professional contributions
May 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two Doctor of Pharmacy graduates at the University of Mississippi were inducted into the School of Pharmacy Hall of Fame during spring commencement ceremonies. Geremy Carpenter of Jackson and Michael “Andy” Kennedy of Quitman were selected by their classmates for their scholastic and professional contributions to the school. Carpenter was president ofRead the story …
Law School’s Tax Clinic Has Best Year Yet
Student preparers helped more than 250 clients obtain $212,000 in refunds
May 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law VITA Tax Clinic continues to provide valuable work and service to the Oxford community, with this tax season bringing more success than ever. Student preparers helped clients with 199 Federal e-files, 55 federal paper returns and 254 total returns this year, said Adrea Watford, student director ofRead the story …
Peralta Named Mississippi’s First Knowles Teaching Fellow
STEM teaching fellowship to provide up to $175,000 for Ole Miss alumna
May 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi graduate student Jessica Fancher Peralta doesn’t begin her first year of teaching until this fall, but she has already landed a sizable bonus. The Mooreville native is the first Mississippian to receive a Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowship worth $175,000. A five-year fellowship for early-career STEM teachers across theRead the story …
Ole Miss Posts Strong APR Scores For 2012-13
11 Teams At Or Above National Average For Respective Sports
May 15, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While excelling on the fields and courts, Ole Miss student-athletes have achieved academic success as well, with all 18 teams scoring well above the national cutoff standard in the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) report, released by the NCAA Wednesday. Eleven athletics teams at Ole Miss posted multi-year APR scores at or aboveRead the story …
UM Alumna Leads Tupelo High School Team to World Robotics Competition
Wood credits university courses, professors with preparing her for teaching career
May 15, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though she didn’t know it at the time, before Amanda Gamble Wood graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2010, she was already being prepared to take the seat at the front of the classroom. Wood, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and another bachelors’ in mathematics, set out with aRead the story …
UM Students Dominate State Public Relations Association Awards
Meek School of Journalism and New Media wins all three top awards and 10 of 11 awards overall
May 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Public relations students in the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media won the three top awards in the Public Relations Association of Mississippi student competition and 10 of 11 awards presented overall. Journalism major Olivia Rearick of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, won both Student Best of Show for theRead the story …
UM Student Receives Golden Key International Society Scholarship
Lorin Dawson plans to use funds to continue studies in Brazil
May 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Among the beautiful beaches and carnival celebrations, University of Mississippi junior Lorin Dawson is hoping to gain practical experience in the Brazilian business environment with the help of a scholarship from Golden Key International Honour Society. Dawson, of Lafayette, Indiana, is a recipient of the Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship, which providesRead the story …