OXFORD, Miss. – A professor in the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi received an award at the Annual Consultants’ Conference in Dallas, Texas. Mark Walker, associate professor of finance, was recognized with the Rosemarie O. “RO” Smith Academic Research Award for his presentation, “Relevance, Reliability, and the Company-Specific Risk Premium.” TheRead the story …
Passion for Community Pharmacy Brings Opportunity for Assistant Professor
July 20, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognized for her dedication to community pharmacy, University of Mississippi pharmacy professor Ashley Ellis has been named a member of the inaugural class for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. “I couldn’t be any more excited,” said Ellis, a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice. “This isRead the story …
Ole Miss Receives $1 Million Gift
July 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The UMAA Foundation is pleased to announce that Ole Miss has become the beneficiary of a $1 million gift made by the Lloyd Family – Cosmo, Bob, Ben and Ted – of Jackson, Miss. “We are so grateful to the Lloyds for their exemplary commitment to Ole Miss Athletics and the ForwardRead the story …
Education Student of the Month Packs History Lessons with Enthusiasm
July 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During her eight years of teaching, Lafayette High School teacher Sally Quong, has discovered that leading her students through a history lesson sometimes means engaging the drama first and the dates second. “I try to teach history like it’s a soap opera,” said Quong, who also is finishing a master’s degree inRead the story …
Vince Gill to Perform Sept. 13 at Gertrude C. Ford Center
July 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the world’s most legendary country and bluegrass superstars of the past three decades, Vince Gill, is coming to the University of Mississippi for a Sept. 13 show at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Fans are in for a “thrill when the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producerRead the story …
Gillom To Be Inducted Into 2013 Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame Class
July 17, 2012 by
Gillom Is Ole Miss’ Third WBHOF Inductee KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Peggie Gillom became Ole Miss’ third Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) inductee Monday, being named as one of the six-member Hall of Fame class for 2013, the WBHOF announced today. “I am truly humbled,” Gillom said, who will be inducted as a player. “ItRead the story …
UM Park and Recreation Management Instructor Receives National Graduate Student Award
July 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anna Pechenik Mausolf, an adjunct instructor of park and recreation management at the University of Mississippi, has been named the 2012 Outstanding Graduate Student by the Young Professionals Network of the National Recreation and Park Association. NRPA will present the award publicly at an Oct. 17 reception during the association’s 2012 CongressRead the story …
UPD Active Shooter Response
July 15, 2012 by
Members of the University Police Department want you to be prepared if there is a shooting on campus. Watch this video to see what you should do in case of such an emergency. Video by Mary Stanton.
Sociology Professor Hopes to Provide Freshmen Tools to Succeed in School and Life
July 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teaching college freshmen is always a challenge, but Jeffrey Jackson has a passion for introducing students to new concepts and ideas. “Introducing students to ideas they’ve never thought of before is one of the most exciting aspects of teaching sociology on a college campus,” said Jackson, an associate professor of sociology atRead the story …
Whether Through Pharmacy, Art or Public Speaking, UM Alum Larry Wamble Finds Way to Connect with People
July 13, 2012 by
… Artist donates two prints to School of Pharmacy OXFORD, Miss. – Larry Wamble and his wife were hopping from one nightspot to the next, sampling the music and visiting with acquaintances on a brisk November day in 1995. While huffing their way up the steep hill from the Gin to Proud Larry’s and theRead the story …