OXFORD, Miss. – Middle school students from Pontotoc chose not to go to “the dark side” during a daylong visit to the University of Mississippi this week, but they did learn how improbable light sabers are as weapons. It was all part of activities designed to introduce the 76 students from the Pontotoc Middle SchoolRead the story …
Students Surprise Biology Professor with Advising Award Nomination
May 15, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When students describe Jason Hoeksema, they use words like “mentor,” “dedicated” and “enthusiastic.” To Hoeksema’s students, it comes as no surprise that he was awarded the University of Mississippi’s 2012 Academic Advising Network’s Excellence in Advising Award. In fact, they were the ones to nominate the assistant professor of biology. “I wouldRead the story …
Traveling Exhibit Celebrates 400th Anniversary of King James Bible
May 15, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A unique traveling exhibition celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first printing of the King James Bible in 1611 is coming to the University of Mississippi. “Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible,” will be on display at the J.D. Williams Library beginning May 29. The exhibit examinesRead the story …
Three African-Americans Earn Doctorates in Chemistry, Set UM Record for Single Year
May 15, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Less than a year after launching an aggressive initiative to increase the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, the University of Mississippi has recorded an impressive national achievement. Friday evening (May 11), the university graduated three African-American students with doctorates in chemistry, an exceptional number for any university.Read the story …
New Course Offers Multidisciplinary Look at Social Inequality in Mississippi
May 14, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This summer, University of Mississippi students can examine how government policies have shaped the American diet, particularly in north Mississippi. The new summer session course, “Bringing Food to the People: Food Policy and Social Inequities in Mississippi,” was developed jointly by the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the Center for theRead the story …
Graduating Senior Already on Mission to Improve Math Education
May 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mathematics intimidates a lot of students, but Mary Margaret Rich embraces the subject and hopes to inspire others with her knowledge. She’s so passionate about improving math education that she has become involved in the field even before finishing her college degree. Rich, a student from Madison in the Sally McDonnell BarksdaleRead the story …
Civil War Research on African American Soldiers Draws National Attention
May 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Presenting his findings on African American service in the Civil War, a UM doctoral student will speak at the Missouri State Museum on May 19. Miller Boyd, an advanced doctoral student in history, will present on the 62nd U.S. Colored Troops and their effort to establish Lincoln University. The presentation is inRead the story …
Graduating Senior Discovers Best Educational Option is Close to Home
May 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Although Caleb Herod looked at schools as far away as Missouri and Iowa, he eventually decided to stay close to home at the University of Mississippi. And after a college career that has included two Washington internships and dozens of hours of volunteer service, the Abbeville native would make that same decisionRead the story …
Oxford AmeriCorps VISTA Worker Honored with Governor’s Award for Volunteer Excellence
May 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rosie Nelson of Oxford, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at the University of Mississippi, has been honored with the inaugural award for Outstanding Service by a National Service Participant by the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. The award is part of the 2012 Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence Awards, which celebrate ordinary MississippiansRead the story …