OXFORD, Miss. – Frights, food and fun are the order of the evening when the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy presents its annual “Spooky Physics Night” demonstrations from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (Oct. 28) in Lewis Hall. The program will include a stage show at 8 p.m. Hands-on activities for theRead the story …
UM Physics Department Offers Hair-Raising Night of Science
'Spooky Physics Night' shows off scientific principles in educational, fun format
October 24, 2016 by
Greers’ Love of Writing Leads to Endowment
Couple establishes fund to support critical thinking, empower students
October 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To say that Reba McCullouch Greer simply has a passion for writing is an understatement. She has devoted her career and life to changing the way students learn to write. With the establishment of the McCullouch-Greer Endowment to Advance Writing as a Civic Responsibility, Greer has extended this mission to include UniversityRead the story …
UM Physics Student Wins Prestigious Research Award
Wanwei Wu headed to FermiLab to further study particle physics
October 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As scientists worldwide continue delving into the secrets of the universe, a University of Mississippi graduate student joins the ongoing exploration of particle physics, studying the most infinitesimally tiny pieces that comprise matter. Wanwei Wu of China has been selected to receive a Universities Research Association Visiting Scholar Award of $25,920 forRead the story …
UM Creative Writing Program Ranked Among Nation’s Top 10
Award-winning authors, talented students, unique opportunities key elements in latest recognition
October 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Less than a decade ago, the University of Mississippi was ranked as one of five “Up-and-Coming” Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing programs by The Atlantic magazine. Apparently, the program is reaching its full potential, with UM recently being named a “Top 10 University for Aspiring Writers” by CollegeMagazine.com. “I amRead the story …
Students Gain Valuable Experience During Summer in Bolivia
Croft Institute, sociology and anthropology faculty start field school as study abroad opportunity
October 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eight University of Mississippi students immersed themselves in the culture and history of Bolivia this summer as they explored ethnography, the study of the customs of people groups and cultures, and social scientific methods, all against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Victoria Burrow, a junior from Pascagoula; Allie Gersdorf, a senior from Grossenaspe, Germany;Read the story …
Population Studies Center Advances Understanding of Post-Recession Era
Researchers met recently to address demographic, socioeconomic issues facing rural America
October 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognizing that the seeds of many social ills were planted after the Great Recession, the Center for Population Studies at the University of Mississippi is collaborating with researchers across the country to share findings and examine courses of action. A group of scholars associated with the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment DirectorsRead the story …
UM Alumni, Guests are Among Prominent Freedom Award Recipients
Former Gov. William Winter latest to join list of National Civil Rights Museum honorees
October 13, 2016 by
When former Gov. William F. Winter receives a National Civil Rights Museum’s 25th annual Freedom Award Oct. 20 in Memphis, no doubt University of Mississippi administrators, staff and faculty will take great pride in having the renowned former governor as both an alumnus and founder of the Institute for Racial Reconciliation here that bears his name.Read the story …
Charles Hussey Named Associate Dean for UM College of Liberal Arts
Respected professor of chemistry to lead research and graduate education
October 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every time Charles “Chuck” L. Hussey thinks he’s achieved the last height in his storied career, the University of Mississippi professor takes another step up the ladder. The multiple award-winning chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry, who received the 2015 UM Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award, is the new associateRead the story …
Anthropology Class Digs for Evidence of Slave Life
Public invited to see progress on Rowan Oak excavations Oct. 15
October 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi research group and the Center for Archaeological Research are conducting an archaeological investigation on the grounds of Rowan Oak in a search for evidence of slave life. The public is invited to see the progress at the site Saturday (Oct. 15) during Public Archaeology Day. The UM SlaveryRead the story …
Slavery Research Effort Explores Campus Connections to Slave Life
UM collaboration that began with a reading group is teaming with other universities
October 8, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of University of Mississippi faculty members is working across disciplines to learn more about the history of slavery in Oxford and on the UM campus. The UM Slavery Research Group, co-chaired by Chuck Ross, director of African-American studies and a professor of history, and Jeff Jackson, associate professor of sociology, includesRead the story …