Pontotoc native Jacob Ferguson best describes his four years at the University of Mississippi in a single word: incredible. “I have found a better understanding of myself because I’ve been able to pursue things I am passionate about in a supportive environment,” said Ferguson, who graduates May 11. “The people around me have been soRead the story …
Discovering a New Confidence
Journey to Commencement: Ole Miss First provides Jacob Ferguson path to pursue writing career
May 9, 2019 by
UM Student Wins Coveted Goldwater Scholarship
Addison Roush is the university's 14th Goldwater Scholar
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi chemistry major who is pursuing research treatment methods that he hopes will eventually combat Alzheimer’s disease has been awarded a prestigious and coveted Barry S. Goldwater Scholarship. Addison Roush, an Oxford native and junior in the university’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College becomes the 14th Ole Miss student, andRead the story …
Four UM Students Named Fulbright Finalists
Record group includes two headed for Spain, others bound for Germany and Czech Republic
May 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss – Four University of Mississippi students soon will study in Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, thanks to the 2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Zachary Gill, a senior linguistics, Spanish and classics major from Saucier, and Katelyn Frazer, a master’s candidate in history from Richmond, Virginia, will teach in the Fulbright English TeachingRead the story …
UM Recognizes Two Employees with Frist Service Awards
Michael Barnett, Cindy May receive coveted recognition for exceptional assistance to students
May 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees who see helping Ole Miss students grow and excel during their time on campus as a top priority have been honored for their unparalleled service to students. Michael Barnett, chair and associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Film, and Cindy May, associate director of financialRead the story …
English Students Explore Career Options with Alumni
Networking event highlights advice for a variety of paths after graduation
May 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi had an opportunity to network with alumni who have translated their Ole Miss English degrees into a wide variety of career paths during a recent event on the Oxford campus. The “Next Chapters” career networking program was a collaborative effort of the university’s College of LiberalRead the story …
Faculty, Students Contribute to Groundbreaking Physics Research
Eight university team members among 900 scientists in 23 countries involved in global project
May 1, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of University of Mississippi scientists are part of a global network of researchers making significant contributions to a groundbreaking particle physics project that promises to improve our understanding of the nature of all matter. After years of careful construction and preparation, the Belle II experiment at the SuperKEKB accelerator researchRead the story …
An Intriguing Opportunity for Future Intelligence Analysts
UM simulation prepares students for real world of national security
April 30, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Earlier this month, while most University of Mississippi students spent the beginning of their weekend going about their lives, 96 of their peers were huddled in Lamar Hall, focused on the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. Reports of unrest were cascading in following the failure of a hydroelectric power plant in the South American country andRead the story …
Ready for Takeoff
Journey to Commencement: Navy ROTC graduate Garrett Booth spends spring semester on staff
April 30, 2019 by
Garrett Booth wasn’t quite ready to leave the University of Mississippi. The Austin, Texas, native graduated from Ole Miss in December with a degree in biochemistry and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy in January through the university’s Naval ROTC program. He was assigned to flight training and ordered to report toRead the story …
One Call Led to Fulfilling a College Dream
Journey to Commencement: Madison Varner lauds impact of Ole Miss First Scholarship
April 29, 2019 by
Growing up, Madison Varner knew the burden of paying for college would rest squarely on her shoulders. But it was not an obstacle the Brandon native has any bitterness about because her family’s spare resources had always been devoted to her physically and intellectually disabled older sister. It was truly a team effort to provideRead the story …
Two Professors Seek to Improve State STEM Success
Erik Hom, Jonah Jurss receive distinguished CAREER Award from National Science Foundation
April 29, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi professors plan to use portions of their recent National Science Foundation awards to further STEM education in the state. Erik Hom, assistant professor of biology, and Jonah Jurss, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, each garnered a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, Program Award this semester from the NSF. The awardsRead the story …