OXFORD Miss. – Researchers and students in Mississippi soon will have access to a highly advanced supercomputer, thanks to a grant funded by the National Science Foundation and awarded to a consortium of scientists led by researchers at the University of Mississippi. “This grant is extremely competitive,” said Robert J. Doerksen, an associate professor ofRead the story …
UM Scientists Receive Grant to Purchase Supercomputer
New GPU cluster device expected to quadruple computing power available for researchers
October 25, 2013 by
UM Pharmacy Students Organize Jackson Outreach Event
'Pharm at the Parham' connects students and profession with community
October 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Reaching out to provide service and assistance to the Jackson community, University of Mississippi pharmacy students recently organized a health awareness event at Parham Bridges Park. During “Pharm at the Parham,” about 30 students provided a number of services to the public, including measuring blood glucose, blood pressure and body mass index,Read the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Seven at Homecoming
Honorees include state, national figures who have demonstrated leadership and achievement
October 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seven alumni are receiving the University of Mississippi Alumni Association’s highest annual honors this weekend as part of Homecoming 2013. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame are Haley Barbour (JD 73) of Yazoo City, David W. Houston III (BBA 66, JD 69) of Aberdeen, Dick Molpus (BBA 71) of Jackson, CarolRead the story …
UPDATE FROM UMMC: Child Born with HIV Still in Remission After 18 Months Off Treatment, Experts Report
October 24, 2013 by
JACKSON, Miss. – A 3-year-old Mississippi child born with HIV and treated with a combination of antiviral drugs unusually early continues to do well and remains free of active infection 18 months after all treatment ceased, according to an updated case report published Oct. 23 in The New England Journal of Medicine. Early findings ofRead the story …
Former Oxford Mayor’s Letters, Photographs Donated to UM Library
Collection spans nearly 25 years in municipal service to Oxford and the community
October 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Elizabeth Leslie recalls that her husband loved Oxford and wanted it to be a great place to live. She said she hopes the collection of letters, photographs and other memorabilia she recently donated from her late husband’s tenure as mayor will help others who share his passion for public service. “When JohnRead the story …
Brown Bag Lecture to Examine University’s Accountancy Resources
J.D. Williams Library home to the world's largest accountancy collection
October 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – The tremendous accountancy resources available at the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library are the focus of a brown bag lecture by Dale Flesher, a longtime professor and associate dean of the Patterson School of Accountancy, set for Oct. 31. “Accountancy Resources at Ole Miss” is slated for noon in the library’s FaulknerRead the story …
Pat Conroy to Read from ‘The Death of Santini’ at UM
Reading set for Fulton Chapel, free tickets required to attend
October 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Bestselling novelist Pat Conroy will read from his new memoir, “The Death of Santini,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in Fulton Chapel at the University of Mississippi. The reading is free and open to the public. Tickets, which are required, are available at the UM Department of English and at Square Books,Read the story …
Report Reveals Human Health Potential of Endangered Plant Species
UM scientists and collaborators publish article in prestigious National Academy of Sciences journal
October 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Many plant species facing extinction may contain metabolites that can fight human disease, according to a recent paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The article – which reports work conducted by scientists in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and other collaborators – describes the humanRead the story …
UM Revamps Field Experiences For Select Math Education Majors
Ole Miss Education pilot amps up student teaching for pre-service mathematics teachers
October 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A pilot program for aspiring middle and high school mathematics teachers at the University of Mississippi is raising the bar for a select group of education majors by expanding the scope of student teaching during senior year. Designed to increase the intensity of field placements and responsibility taken on by student teachers,Read the story …
Suggestion Box Open for 2014 Common Reading Experience
Faculty, staff and students invited to nominate books for next year's freshman class
October 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students are invited to take part in the selection process for next year’s Common Reading Experience by nominating a suggested title. This will be the fourth year for the project, which provides all incoming freshmen with the selected book with the requirement that it be readRead the story …