OXFORD, Miss. – In 1933, Franklin Roosevelt created America’s first and largest domestic national service program, the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC was popular but short-lived, while other, more controversial, national service programs, such as Volunteers in Service to America and AmeriCorps, survived. Why?
Professor’s Book Tackles Modern Relevance of CCC, VISTA and AmeriCorps
First book to focus on history and impact of the three national service programs
March 1, 2013 by
UM Scientist’s Experiment on Its Way to International Space Station
This morning's launch moves dream of growing edible plants on Mars one step closer to reality
March 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi scientist’s experiment to determine if edible plants might be grown on Mars and the moon is on its way to the International Space Station. John Z. Kiss, graduate school dean and professor of biology at UM, is principal investigator on “Novel Explorations into the Interactions between Light andRead the story …
Siblings and Their Families Establish Pharmacy Scholarship Endowment
February 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The original Oliver Drug Store in Whitehaven, Tenn., holds a special place in the hearts of siblings Steve Oliver, Anita Drury and JoAnne Oliver. Established by their father, Joseph G. “Joe” Oliver, the store had an old-fashioned soda fountain, cosmetics counter and sections with toys and gifts.
Sharyn Alfonsi Named Commencement Speaker for Journalism School
Alumna lands dream job 60 Minutes
February 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The first few months of 2013 seem to be pretty packed in terms of career highlights for veteran news correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. So far, the 1994 University of Mississippi graduate has landed her dream job as a contributor for Showtime’s “60 Minutes Sports” and was chosen to deliver the keynote address atRead the story …
Video: Student Housing Renovations Around the Campus of Ole Miss
February 27, 2013 by
Jennifer McClure, Assistant Director of Marketing for the Department of Student Housing explains the new changes being made around the University of Mississippi campus. Shot and edited by Brandon Rook.
Neil Simon’s ‘Biloxi Blues’ Comes to Ford Center
Production praised as both heartwarming and funny
February 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi presents Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play “Biloxi Blues” on Tuesday (March 5).
Robotics tournament draws future inventors
February 27, 2013 by
More than 20 robots and their student designers visited the University of Mississippi in March for the inaugural FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament hosted by the Center for Mathematics and Science Education. The tournament pitted student teams from across Mississippi against one other in a game called Ring It Up! During the game, students pilotedRead the story …
Alumnus makes tough ‘double E’ degree pay off
February 27, 2013 by
Mark Harrison (BBA 81, BSEE 85) believes that being an electrical engineer is at the “top of the food chain when it comes to engineering.” The UM alumnus’s perspective comes from 24 years of experience with the development of missile systems. In addition, Harrison owns and leads three companies: Harrison Research Corp. (HRC), OTG/OPS Inc.Read the story …
UM nanomaterials research helping to improve national infrastructure
February 27, 2013 by
Imagine seeing metal-penetrating bullets stopped by a substance less than an inch thick but stronger than steel. Visualize a bomb explosion inside a building, but the blast is practically neutralized by flexible outer walls that contain the spread of debris. These are just two examples of the groundbreaking research under way in the University ofRead the story …
E-Week helps students ‘See the Engineer’ within themselves
February 27, 2013 by
Engineering students at the University of Mississippi are using the creative side of their brains to increase engineering awareness. National Engineers Week, known on campus as “E-Week,” was held in February. The annual series of daily campus activities is aimed at creating an awareness of engineering throughout the community and introducing the degree and professionRead the story …