OXFORD, Miss. – A partnership between North Mississippi Health Services and the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is giving patients at one rural clinic a higher level of health care while extending the decades-long relationship between NMHS and Ole Miss. Tupelo-based NMHS’s arrangement with the pharmacy school enables Adam Pate, UM clinical associate professorRead the story …
Partnership Expands Health Care in Union County
Support of UM School of Pharmacy helps clinic improve care for patients
October 25, 2022 by
Letter-writing Campaign Honors James Meredith
Second book in the works; committee still accepting submissions
October 24, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During the signature event of the University of Mississippi‘s celebration of the 60th anniversary of integration, campus representatives presented the university’s first African American student with a book of nearly 100 letters from people whose lives he touched. The “Dear Mr. Meredith” compendium was the result of months of submissions from students,Read the story …
New Biology Chair Aims to Lift Program to New Heights
Sixue Chen brings focus on plant efficiency and desire to increase student opportunities
October 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixue Chen, an accomplished biological researcher and new chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi, plans to use agricultural research and outreach to elevate the program nationally. Chen, who specializes in systems biology of plant stress response, came to UM from the University of Florida, where he conductedRead the story …
Scholarships for Chemical Engineering
Reagan estate gift funds assistance for Ole Miss students
October 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Jim and Norma Reagan held the University of Mississippi close in their hearts, and an estate gift ensures their legacies will live on through scholarships for chemical engineering students. The couple established the Jimmy M. and Norma S. Reagan Engineering Scholarship Endowment in 2016, and the recent estate gift broughtRead the story …
Grishams Commit Estate Gift to Transforming Lives
Bequest to support mission of Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement
October 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Vaughn Grisham, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Mississippi, believes his life’s purpose is to raise the quality of life for others, so much so that he founded an institute focused on that. Recently, the former McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement, housed on the Ole Miss campus,Read the story …
‘The Movement Made Us’ Authors to Speak at UM
Book tells story of original Freedom Rider and civil rights activist
October 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Authors David Dennis Jr. and David Dennis Sr. are set to host a conversation Tuesday (Oct. 25) at the University of Mississippi about their book, “The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son and a Legacy of a Freedom Ride.” “I’m so excited for this event,” said Derrick Harriell, the university’s interimRead the story …
New York Times Opinion Editor Inspires UM Journalism Students, Faculty
Kathleen Kingsbury discusses state of profession during campus visit
October 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kathleen Kingsbury, opinions editor at The New York Times, discussed her career and challenges she faced along the way, as well as offered insight and advice, during an Oct. 13 visit to the University of Mississippi. Kingsbury participated in a panel discussion, visited classes and stopped by the S. Gale Denley StudentRead the story …
Up-and-Coming Comedian to Perform at Ford Center
Alumnus Jay Jurden returns to campus for Artist Series event
October 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi alumnus who is gaining a national audience as a comedian is returning to campus for a performance at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Jay Jurden, who received his bachelor’s degree in theatre and acting from UM, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 22)Read the story …
Ole Miss Esports to Face Off Against Mississippi State
Fifth annual Esports Egg Bowl to feature in-person competitive debut of new game
October 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 100 players from the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University will compete in the fifth annual Esports Egg Bowl on Saturday (Oct. 29) at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. The Pavilion opens at 10 a.m. with a line of computer screens and CPUs across theRead the story …
Study Shows Female Executives Help Boost Bottom Line
Women in leadership can improve customer orientation, financial performance
October 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new study co-authored by a University of Mississippi marketing professor shows that women in executive corporate leadership positions have a positive impact on customer orientation, which can lead to financial gains. “Women bring unique strengths to top management teams,” said Saim Kashmiri, associate professor of marketing and co-author of the research.Read the story …