This story was prepared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. We are sharing it because of the prominent role of the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering. “…to Thomas Coleman , a retired longshoreman who died in his attic on St. Roch Avenue in New OrleansRead the story …
Couple Creates Endowment to Reward Outstanding Work at NCCHE
May 4, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An educator, prominent hydroscience and engineering researcher, and administrator whose work has brought international attention to the University of Mississippi for more than four decades has contributed $100,000 to create an endowment encouraging other university professionals in their work. Sam S.Y. Wang – the founding director of UM’s National Center for ComputationalRead the story …
Former Governor Winter to Deliver Law Commencement Address
May 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Former Gov. William Winter is the speaker for commencement ceremonies at the University of Mississippi School of Law, set for 11 a.m. May 12 in the Grove. Winter, the state’s 58th governor, will address 175 law graduates.”If you have ever heard him speak, you’ll know why he was chosen as governor,” saidRead the story …
Exhibit of Southern Folk Art at UM Museum Through July 13
May 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mattie Codling, a junior at the University of Mississippi, curated the latest exhibit of Southern folk art as part of her internship at the UM Museum. “How We Worked, Played and Prayed: An Exhibition of Southern Folk Art” is on display from through July 13, highlighting the works of 43 well-known andRead the story …
Psychology Professor Wins Fulbright Grant to Sub-Saharan Africa
May 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Laura Johnson returned from her first trip to Africa – a yearlong study in Kenya as a University of Mississippi junior in 1989 – the director of study abroad gave her a brochure for the Fulbright Scholar grant and told her she’d need it one day. That director was right. InRead the story …
Professor Organizing Pharmaceutical Group’s International Meeting
April 30, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Christopher R. McCurdy wonders if his plate could get any fuller. The University of Mississippi pharmacy professor has spent the year planning the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists’ 2012 annual meeting. McCurdy is co-chair of AAPS’s program committee and is responsible for securing the meeting’s keynote speaker, as well as speakers forRead the story …
Museum Presents ‘Yoga for Gardeners’ Workshop
April 30, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ever spend a beautiful spring day working in the flower bed and wake up the next morning with a crick in your back? Or, spend a weekend mulching the vegetable garden and end up with sore shoulders that even a hot bath can’t fix? And, then there’s all that kneeling.
Education School Encourages Everyone to Thank a Teacher
April 30, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Many people can point back to a teacher who encouraged them, challenged them or in some other way made a profound impact on their lives. The University of Mississippi School of Education encourages everyone to thank those teachers who made a difference in their lives. As National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11)Read the story …
Relax Before Finals with Stress-Less Week
April 30, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi is offering a number of ways for students to beat stress during finals with Stress-Less Week (April 30 to May 4). Activities include yoga, lawn games, massages and live entertainment in front of the Union. During Stress-Less Week the counseling center will offer all students a free midday resting space, whereRead the story …
Theatre Students Selected to Perform at ACDFA
April 30, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of UM students were recently selected to perform in the Gala Concert at the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) Southeast Regional Conference. More than 35 colleges and universities attended the conference. Of these 35 institutions, 30 participated in the adjudication process for the Gala, submitting 48 pieces. Of theRead the story …