OXFORD, Miss. – Less than a year after launching an aggressive initiative to increase the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, the University of Mississippi has recorded an impressive national achievement. Friday evening (May 11), the university graduated three African-American students with doctorates in chemistry, an exceptional number for any university.Read the story …
New Course Offers Multidisciplinary Look at Social Inequality in Mississippi
May 14, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This summer, University of Mississippi students can examine how government policies have shaped the American diet, particularly in north Mississippi. The new summer session course, “Bringing Food to the People: Food Policy and Social Inequities in Mississippi,” was developed jointly by the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the Center for theRead the story …
Ole Miss Gets Walk-Off Win Over The Vols
May 14, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior first baseman Matt Snyder saved the best for last, belting out a three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th on senior day to give No. 24 Ole Miss (32-18, 13-13 SEC) a 7-4 win over Tennessee (24-26, 8-18 SEC) and clinched the weekend series. Read the story
Electrical Engineering Professor Wins Distinguished Research Award
May 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During his 25-year tenure at the University of Mississippi, Atef Elsherbeni has spent a fair share of time in the classroom teaching electrical engineering principles and mentoring students. He also has carved out a legacy of research that has led to significant improvements in the telecommunications industry. Elsherbeni, professor of electrical engineeringRead the story …
Wicker Urges Ole Miss Graduates To Make Inspiring Contributions
May 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Today’s graduates have joined an exclusive group, since only 6.7 percent of the world’s population has a college diploma, U.S. Sen. Roger F. Wicker told University of Mississippi graduates Saturday morning (May 12) in the Grove, while rain threatened but never materialized. “You are part of a very elite group, you haveRead the story …
Commencement Address by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker
May 12, 2012 by
Chancellor Jones, the administration and faculty, honored family members and guests – and most especially, graduates of the year 2012. This is an incredibly beautiful day, and this is indeed a high honor for me to be here today. I have been coming to this grove for as long as I can remember – firstRead the story …
The 159th University of Mississippi Commencement
May 11, 2012 by
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Graduating Senior Already on Mission to Improve Math Education
May 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mathematics intimidates a lot of students, but Mary Margaret Rich embraces the subject and hopes to inspire others with her knowledge. She’s so passionate about improving math education that she has become involved in the field even before finishing her college degree. Rich, a student from Madison in the Sally McDonnell BarksdaleRead the story …
UM Researchers Give Presentation on Malaria Before Congressional Groups
May 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two scientists from the University of Mississippi recently spoke at the U.S. Capitol about the university’s scientific and technological advances in the field of malaria research. “Malaria research is important because it causes close to 1 million deaths every year,” said Babu Tekwani, principal scientist and professor of pharmacology for the UMRead the story …
Jackson Native Wins Court Case Before Graduation
May 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When most law students graduate, they look forward to standing before a judge on their first “day in court.” But for Dakota Moore, who graduates Saturday from the University of Mississippi School of Law, that day has already come, and even better, he won the case. Moore, a third-year student from Jackson,Read the story …