OXFORD, Miss. – American energy sources and rising technologies is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Tapas Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd. Jared Delcamp,Read the story …
Energy Sources, Future is Topic of Fall’s First Science Cafe
UM chemist shares research on nation's energy technologies and their possible impact
September 9, 2015 by
Internship Helps Political Science Student Prepare for Graduate School
NSF program provided intensive academic atmosphere and research opportunities
September 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi political science major Jacob Smith was accepted to the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates in Civil Conflict Management and Peace Science this summer at the University of North Texas. Smith, a senior from Corinth, was recommended to the program by his UM mentor, Matt DiGuseppe, assistant professorRead the story …
Donors Help Music and Opportunities Play on for UM Students
Charles and Margaret Hubbert make lead gift in band scholarship initiative
September 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Dr. Charles Hubbert joined the band as a University of Mississippi student, a door swung open to exceptional cultural opportunities. Some 57 years later, the physician continues to reap the rewards, inspiring him and his wife, Margaret, to make a lead gift to an initiative for band scholarships. The Mississippi native,Read the story …
Renowned Scholar of Native American History to Speak at UM
Theda Perdue slated for annual Gilder-Jordan Lecture on Sept. 9
September 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Native American history is the topic of this year’s Gilder-Jordan Lecture in Southern History at the University of Mississippi. Theda Perdue, distinguished professor emerita at the University of North Carolina, speaks at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in Nutt Auditorium. Free and open to the public, the event is organized through the CenterRead the story …
UM Receives $575,000 Grant to Maintain VISTA Project
College of Liberal Arts given federal funding for fifth consecutive year
August 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts is leading the fight against poverty through education, thanks in part to a federally-funded volunteer program. The North Mississippi Volunteers in Service to America project entered its fifth year of funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service. Directed by Stephen Monroe, assistant dean of theRead the story …
Janai Walton Impresses as Intern at Semmes Murphey
UM senior gained practical experience while gaining a passion for health care
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Everybody is familiar with the satisfaction of a job well done. But for many college students, that doesn’t necessarily translate to having high spirits about their prospective careers. Luckily for Janai Walton, her internship this summer provided both the satisfaction of good work and a career path she can be passionate about.Read the story …
Third Annual Racial Reconciliation Week Set for Sept. 7-12 at UM
Events include 'Lunch and Learn' with Ross Bjork and Derrick Evans, Will Campbell Plaza dedication
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the university’s William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation are sponsoring a slate of activities for the third annual Racial Reconciliation Week, which runs Tuesday through Saturday (Sept. 7-12). Entering its third year, Racial Reconciliation Week is dedicated to promoting racial equality and encouraging dialogueRead the story …
A Decade Later, Katrina Evokes Strong Memories
UM recalls deadly storm, the response and lessons learned
August 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss – On Aug. 29, 2005, Mississippi was changed forever as Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster in United States history, ravaged the Gulf Coast, killing hundreds of people in the state and displacing thousands. When the storm passed through, recovery efforts began immediately. Emergency agencies and personnel partnered with research institutions to getRead the story …
UM Arabic Student Awarded Prestigious Boren Scholarship
Corey Fuller will spend the fall 2015 semester in Jordan studying the language
August 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student majoring in Arabic is the recipient of a prestigious Boren Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Corey Fuller, a senior from Pinson, Alabama, will study the language in Jordan this fall. Fuller, whose award covers up to $10,000 per semester, plans on using the funds toRead the story …
Alumnus Douglas Odom Using Talents at AmeriCorps VISTA
His goals revolve around helping improve education, life in Mississippi
August 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students are encouraged to engage in community service as part of the learning experience at the University of Mississippi. Douglas Odom, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and classics in 2013, took those lessons and made them a core part of his life. During his time as a student, OdomRead the story …