OXFORD, Miss. – The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi has awarded its first graduate instructor/teaching assistant award to a student in the Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program. Ryan Bubalo of Blue Springs, Mo., was presented $1,000 and a trophy for his exemplary instruction in freshmanRead the story …
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Presents First Graduate Instructor Teaching Award
May 20, 2008 by
Junior in Liberal Arts Awarded Scholarship for 10-Month Study of Japanese Language in Osaka
May 19, 2008 by
John Sullivan OXFORD, Miss. – Now more than ever, it is extremely important for college students to be aware of global issues, and a University of Mississippi student from Amory has received a scholarship that will help him do just that. John Sullivan, a 20-year-old rising junior, is recipient of a new scholarship funded byRead the story …
Interim Associate Provost Wilkin Named Fellow in Pharmacists Association
May 19, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Noel E. Wilkin, interim associate provost and associate professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, has been named a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association. The designation is reserved for members of either the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management or the APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and ScienceRead the story …
UM Students, Instructor Win Top Awards at Statewide PRAM Conference
May 15, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seven University of Mississippi journalism students and their instructor, all members of the local Public Relations Association of Mississippi chapter, won distinguished awards including two of the top four honors – at the recent statewide PRAM conference in Hattiesburg. The students competed with professionals to win certificates of achievement, awards of excellenceRead the story …
Medicinal Chemistry Professor Receives Award for Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness
May 12, 2008 by
John Williamson OXFORD, Miss. – A medicinal chemistry professor is the 2008 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education at the University of Mississippi.
Top Teacher in College of Liberal Arts Teaches French, Pushes Students to Learn
May 12, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – At age 11, Daniel O’Sullivan had nuns at his school, Worcester Central Catholic in Massachusetts, tell him he should study French. As it turned out, it wasn’t a hard sell. “I immediately took to it, pursing advanced French in high school and then college,” O’Sullivan said. “I haven’t looked back since.” NowRead the story …
Students Find Satisfaction, Friendship in Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program
May 8, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four years ago, Stephen Taylor was a marketing student at the University of Mississippi looking for an opportunity to fulfill scholarship requirements and give back to the community. He found a chance with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi Program. An Ole Miss graduate and intern with Grace Bible Church inRead the story …
Law Graduation Saturday Includes One First-time Certificate in Space Law, Seven in Criminal Law
May 8, 2008 by
Michael Dodge 177 to be awarded juris doctor degrees OXFORD, Miss. – Law student Michael Dodge earns a special distinction Saturday at the University of Mississippi when he is awarded the juris doctor degree. Dodge, of Long Beach, becomes the first graduate to also receive a special space law certificate, the only one of itsRead the story …
Ajootian, Showalter Honored for Extraordinary Service to Students
May 7, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each day at the University of Mississippi, students are impacted by words and actions of many faculty and staff who know their work extends beyond classrooms, labs and offices. For the 14th year, two UM members who personify such extraordinary service have been selected for special recognition. Aileen Ajootian, chair and associateRead the story …
Former Gov. William Winter to Receive JFK Profile in Courage Lifetime Achievement Award
May 7, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter is to receive a special Profile in Courage Award for Lifetime Achievement May 12 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The honor recognizes Winter’s leadership in championing racial equality and educational opportunity in Mississippi.