OXFORD, Miss. – In today’s world, college graduates entering the workforce with well-developed speaking skills have a huge advantage. University of Mississippi students recently got an opportunity to hone their public speaking skills and vie for a championship during the 11th annual Speaker’s Edge Competition. The program culminated in a two-day competition, where students presentRead the story …
Speaker’s Edge Competition Helps Hone Presentation Skills
Annual event challenges students to prepare, think and state their case before judges
January 24, 2014 by
New Book Details Work of Lifesaving Labradors
Collection of stories edited by UM English professor Ben McClelland focuses on diabetic alert dogs
January 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a new book edited by University of Mississippi English professor Ben McClelland, readers get a glimpse at how the canines of Wildrose Kennel are helping save lives. “Lifesaving Labradors: Stories from Families with Diabetic Alert Dogs,” is a collection of stories that show how these canine service companions are helping people withRead the story …
Modern Lighthouse Invention is January Science Cafe Topic
Monthly event resumes at Lusa Pastry Cafe
January 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The inventor of the modern lighthouse is the focus for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 2305 West Jackson Ave. in Oxford. TheresaRead the story …
UM Society of Physics Students Lands National Recognition
Award-winning-professor Breese Quinn is group's faculty adviser
January 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of the Society of Physics Students has received an honorable mention from the organization’s national council. The designation as an Outstanding SPS Chapter, or as a Distinguished SPS Chapter, is based on an assessment of the depth and breadth of activities conducted by the local group andRead the story …
Pointe Innovation: The Innovation Hub at Insight Park Cultivates Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Partnerships
January 9, 2014 by
When Jim Sabatier earned his Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi (UM), he knew one day he would put his research discoveries to commercial use. Now, 30 years later, he’s getting his shot at the school’s Innovation Hub at Insight Park, a 62,000-square-foot high-tech center that provides support and infrastructure to startup companies in theRead the story …
Students Join Community for MLK Day of Service
Events to include mentoring middle school students, community projects
January 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Groups of University of Mississippi students are working with Lafayette County and Oxford volunteers to improve community organizations and inspire junior high males to further their education. Members of the university’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Office of Volunteer Services, McLean Institute and other campus organizations are teaming withRead the story …
UM Anthropology Professor Wins Prestigious Faculty Award
Maureen Meyers’ SEAC recognition heralded by colleagues
December 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Maureen Meyers is the recipient of a prestigious regional award recognizing her outstanding archaeological research. The University of Mississippi assistant professor of anthropology was presented the C.B. Moore Award for Excellence in Archaeology by a Young Scholar in Southeastern Studies. The award was presented at the 70th annual Southeastern Archaeological Conference meetingRead the story …
UM Southern Studies Director Edits Book on the Civil Rights Movement
Two UM alumni among authors of essays in the collection
December 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A symposium at the University of Mississippi has culminated in a book of essays about the civil rights movement. “The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi,” edited by Center for the Study of Southern Culture director Ted Ownby, is based on new research and combines multiple scholarly approaches. The 12 essays tell newRead the story …
Timothy Abram Hopes to Help Solve State’s Problems
UM student leader addresses teacher shortage, joins Teach For America
December 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – With many Mississippi schools struggling to attract effective teachers, Timothy Abram of Horn Lake has decided to take an alternate route into the teaching profession after graduation from the University of Mississippi. A senior majoring in public policy leadership, Abram plans to enter the Teach For America program when he completes hisRead the story …
Anonymous Gift Provides Competitive Edge for Recruiting Brass Players
New scholarship will help deserving students participate in band and earn their UM degree
December 17, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An anonymous gift of $100,000 has been presented to the University of Mississippi Pride of the South Marching Band in honor of Chris Presley, the band’s drum major in 2010-2012. A Batesville native, Presley graduated in 2012. Besides his leadership and service through music, Presley was an Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholar, aRead the story …