OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams. Neal McMillin of Madison and Hunter Nicholson of Brandon, both juniors in the UM Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, are the 2013 winners of the Barksdale Awards. The $5,000 award supports creative, courageous projectsRead the story …
Joseph Gladden III Named Director of National Center for Physical Acoustics
New leader sets goal for center to advance to next level
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joseph R. Gladden III is the new director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi. His appointment began Jan. 1, following approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Gladden, an associate professor of physics, joined the UM faculty as an assistant professorRead the story …
Scholars Delve Into Influence of European Empires on the American South
38th Annual Fortune Symposium commences Feb. 21-22
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The influence of European empires on the American South is the theme of a two-day symposium Feb. 21-22 at the University of Mississippi. The 38th Annual Porter L. Fortune Jr. Symposium explores the different influences across the Atlantic on the South. Colonial American history expert Alejandra Dubcovsky opens the symposium with “NewRead the story …
Research Suggests the “First Time” Really Matters
February 11, 2013 by
It seems the “first time” really does color your sex life for years to come, according to a study compiled by two researchers, one being the University of Mississippi’s own Carrie V. Smith. Smith, an instructional assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, joined Matthew Shaffer of the University of Tennessee in surveying 331 youngRead the story …
February Science Cafe Examines UM/NASA Space Seeds Program
February 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The importance of botany to interplanetary explorations is the focus of this month’s installment of a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Lusa Pastry Cafe,Read the story …
Grayzel named director of UM Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
Center to continue academic, service focus
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi history professor Susan Grayzel has been selected as the new director of the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. Grayzel, who has served as interim director of the center since 2011, hopes to build on its successes by fostering across-campus collaboration, strengthening its academic presence and continuingRead the story …
Former UM Linebacker Jonathan Cornell Tackles Meridian Classroom
Through the Mississippi Teacher Corps, an athlete becomes a teacher
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD—Former University of Mississippi middle linebacker Jonathan Cornell has gone from breaking through offensive linemen to teaching Meridian High School students about African American literature and public speaking during his first year in the Mississippi Teacher Corps. The February UM education student of the month, Cornell grew up as the youngest of six children inRead the story …
Lineup for 20th Oxford Conference for the Book Announced
Event targets variety of audiences with free sessions that are open to the public
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Conference for the Book, held at the University of Mississippi, will celebrate its 20th year on March 21-23. “Oxford is a town of book lovers, but one with several distinct audiences: the academic community at the university, those interested in literary fiction, a vibrant group interested in writing for childrenRead the story …
Ten Seniors Awarded Hall of Fame Distinction Based on Excellence in Academics, Service
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned entry into the school’s 2012-13 Hall of Fame, the university’s highest honor. Provost Morris Stocks bestowed the honor Friday (Jan. 25) in a campus ceremony at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, noting that the selection is based on a student’s academic achievement, communityRead the story …
Celebrated HIV Doctor to Speak at Honors College Convocation
Dr. Hannah Gay renowned as medical pioneer for functionally curing infected infant
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the world’s most influential people will deliver the keynote address at the annual spring convocation for the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Dr. Hannah Gay, who was recognized by Time magazine for “orchestrating an incredible breakthrough” in the long-running search for an HIV cure, will speak about herRead the story …