OXFORD, Miss. – When Yashwant Prakash Vyas talks about access, equity and inclusion, he uses the language of policy and systems because he knows a concerted strategic effort makes room for more students to further their education. Vyas is director of diversity education and strategic initiatives in the University of Mississippi‘s Division of Diversity andRead the story …
Administrator Recognized for Unique Approach to Equity and Inclusion
Yashwant Prakash Vyas puts theory into action
April 1, 2022 by
Giving Day at Ole Miss
Event has goal of strengthening programs, contributing to campaign
April 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Giving Day 2022 at the University of Mississippi, set for April 5-6, will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to support academic programs through an online, social media-driven campaign. “Giving Day presents an energetic, fun opportunity for everyone to match their passions with more than 25 compelling projects for students andRead the story …
Three UM Students Named Goldwater Scholars
Record-breaking class of honorees awarded for excellence in STEM studies and research
March 31, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time at the University of Mississippi, three students have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships in a single year. Ethan Lambert, of Corinth; Reinhard “Matt” Knerr, of Paducah, Kentucky; and Alexandria “Ally” Watrous, of Lexington, Kentucky, all members of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, have become the university’s 19th, 20th andRead the story …
Student-driven UM Big Event Supports Community Projects
Nearly 1,500 volunteers set to complete service projects across Oxford and Lafayette County
March 30, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sponsors of the University of Mississippi‘s annual Big Event, set for Saturday (April 2), are expanding in-person activities. The Big Event is an annual day of service in which student volunteers work on community service projects throughout the Ole Miss campus and Oxford-Lafayette County community. Volunteers will focus their efforts this yearRead the story …
Essential Education Kits Providing Support for Student Teachers
Donations fund school supplies, gas cards for future educators
March 30, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The student teaching experience for University of Mississippi education majors has become a little easier, thanks to a new support program and its generous benefactors. Every education major getting ready to begin their student teaching gets an Essential Education Kit, which was created to provide student teachers with school supplies and gasRead the story …
Pharmacy School Hosts Events for Future Health Care Students
Browse fair highlights the diversity of roles across the profession
March 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is hosting pharmacy showcases across the state to educate future health care students about the career paths available in the field of pharmacy. The events are designed as a meet-and-greet with Donna Strum, the school’s new dean, as well as faculty, staff, current students andRead the story …
Ole Miss MBA Program Ranks Among Top 50 in Nation
School's campus degree earns national recognition from U.S. News
March 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Master of Business Administration program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings, released today (March 29), place Ole Miss at No. 44 among public universities and in a three-way tie for No. 82 overall. UM is tiedRead the story …
UMMC’s Rob Rockhold Earns SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Educator created Medical Center's Base Pair mentoring partnership for high school students
March 28, 2022 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Rob Rockhold, deputy chief academic officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is the 2022 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi. Rockhold, a professor of pharmacology and toxicology, was chosen for his commitment to building bridges to health careers through innovative education programs at UMMC and beyond. Since 2012,Read the story …
CME Hosting ‘Women in Manufacturing’ Conference
Daylong event March 31 at Inn at Ole Miss focused on encouraging women in STEM careers
March 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi is teaming with the Manufacturing Institute for a one-day conference to showcase possibilities for women to pursue STEM careers in manufacturing industries. “Step Forward: Advancing Women in Manufacturing” is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday (March 31) at The InnRead the story …
IMC Connect! to Bring Industry Experts to Campus
Event offers opportunities to network and learn from leading professionals
March 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media welcomes some of the nation’s top communications executives and leading researchers to campus this week for the inaugural IMC Connect!: A Roundtable Experience. The conference is set for Thursday and Friday (March 31-April 1). Sessions will be in the Overby Center auditorium andRead the story …