OXFORD, Miss. – Bracey Harris of Byram is slated to graduate May 10 from the University of Mississippi with an impressive record of achievement, including two recent prestigious national journalism fellowships. Majoring in broadcast journalism in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media, with a minor in business administration, Harris was awarded a CBC-UNCRead the story …
Journalism Senior Lands Two Final Semester National Fellowships
Bracey Harris gains valuable experience telling compelling stories using multimedia formats
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Forensic Chemistry Honored as Leading National Program
ForensicsColleges.com praises UM program for internship opportunities and experience
May 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s degree program in forensic chemistry has been named one of the nation’s finest by ForensicsColleges.com. Ole Miss is among 13 top programs, including two other SEC institutions, that made the elite list. Criteria used in the rankings included reputation among professionals and peers, as measured by comprehensive surveysRead the story …
Robin Street Receives Top PRAM award
May 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Robin Street, lecturer in the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media who coordinates the school’s PR emphasis, was presented the Professional Achievement Award by the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. The award, given to one professional yearly, is the association’s top honor. It was presented to Street AprilRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Attends National RxIMPACT Program
Meeting brings 300 professional advocates to Capitol Hill
May 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy student was selected to attend the 2014 National Association of Chain Drug Stores RxIMPACT program in Washington, D.C. Stephen Lirette of Waynesboro, a fourth-year professional pharmacy student, or PY4, was among 300 advocates from around the country who met with lawmakers and other pharmacy professionals March 12-13Read the story …
UM Community Responds to Tornado Victims
Students spearhead campus relief efforts for Tupelo area
April 30, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students are leading campus efforts to provide relief to Tupelo-area residents hit hard by deadly tornadoes on Monday (April 28). James Williams of Troy, Illinois, and members of Sigma Pi fraternity have set up tables in front of the Ole Miss Student Union to collect items for survivors. Donations,Read the story …
UM Marks Disability Awareness Month
Two faculty members recognized for their support of students with disabilities
April 30, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Office of Student Disability Services at the University of Mississippi has named two professors, Kerri Scott and Jennifer Buford, as recipients of the 2013-2014 Access Award for their relentless support for students with disabilities in their classes. Stacey Reycraft, SDS director, presented the award April 23 during the celebration of Disability AwarenessRead the story …
UMMC’s Dr. John Hall Named SEC Professor of the Year
Respected researcher, student mentor named best teacher from the conference's 14 member schools
April 30, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. John Hall, a professor and administrator at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been named the Southeastern Conference’s 2014 Professor of the Year in recognition of his excellence both in the classroom and as a topflight obesity and cardiovascular researcher. The SEC announced Hall’s selection today as the top professorRead the story …
‘Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie’ Wins CELI Read Aloud Book Award
Mississippi teachers help UM literacy center award children's book honor
April 29, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A children’s tale about lazy cows, dancing chickens and cranky canines is the winner of the 2014 Read Aloud Book Award given annually by the University of Mississippi’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction. The annual award from CELI, which offers professional development and curriculum support in literacy for Mississippi teachers, wasRead the story …
University Announces Annual Memorial Ceremony
Observance to honor the lives of 22 Ole Miss family members who passed away during academic year
April 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will conduct its annual memorial ceremony this week to commemorate the lives of students, faculty, staff and emeriti who passed away during this academic year. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday (May 1) in Paris-Yates Chapel. The community is invited and encouraged to attend. As withRead the story …
Registration Open for UM Museum Summer Camps
Variety of weeklong sessions provide art, education for children of all ages
April 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While spring has only just begun, the University Museum is already planning ahead for summer. This year, a variety of summer camp sessions will have children traveling back in time, journeying to faraway lands and creating art inspired by their surroundings. Camps begin the week of June 9 and continue through the week of JulyRead the story …