Editor’s note: The Mississippi Economic Council has postponed this event. A new day/time has not been announced. OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi staff member whose guitar and vocal talents have made him popular on social media is among four Leadership Mississippi alumni performing in a virtual concert set for Thursday (July 2). RyanRead the story …
UM, National Guard Launch Tuition Program For Service Members
New partnership aims to reduce financial burden for serving students
June 25, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Mississippi National Guard are partnering to ensure National Guard service members will have their tuition needs met so they can focus on their service and education. “From being recognized as one of America’s Top Military-Friendly universities to our Purple Heart Campus designation, our commitment to comprehensively servingRead the story …
Former Center Director Receives Fulbright Award
Ted Ownby plans to teach and conduct research at the University of Southern Denmark
June 25, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After Ted Ownby stepped down as the director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi in 2019, he wanted to do something different, so he decided to apply for a Fulbright Award. To his delight, he received word that he will be the Danish DistinguishedRead the story …
Hall of Fame Inductee Makes Transition from Nepal to Mississippi
Navodit Paudel travels 8,000 miles for 'a little peace and a quality education'
June 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In Navodit Paudel’s four years at the University of Mississippi, he has become a leader among international and minority students by getting involved in as many organizations as possible. His efforts, both in and outside the classroom, led to the managerial finance major’s induction into the UM Hall of Fame for theRead the story …
Journalism Students Place in National Hearst Contest
Competition among the most prestigious in collegiate journalism
June 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four students from the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media have been honored with an award in the national Hearst Journalism Awards Program. The students won eighth place in the category of Team Multimedia/News or Enterprise for a project about Puerto Rico’s recovery after Hurricane Maria. Website content includedRead the story …
Graduate Students Awarded Grants to Fund Further Research
Program also helps participants gain critical grant-writing skills
June 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixteen University of Mississippi graduate students are continuing their exploration into research and creative scholarship pursuits such as Alzheimer’s disease, skin cancer and young adult literature in Mississippi classrooms as recent recipients of Graduate Student Council Research Grants. The students each received one of the $1,000 competitive research grants funded by theRead the story …
Professor Helps Environmental Engineering Track Grow at Ole Miss
UM assistant professor of civil engineering Matteo D'Alessio developing new courses in major
June 22, 2020 by
As the University of Mississippi School of Engineering expands course offerings in its environmental engineering program, Matteo D’Alessio will be at the forefront of their development. The new assistant professor of civil engineering joined the UM faculty earlier this year. After teaching environmental engineering last spring, the Sgurgola, Italy, native will develop and teach water andRead the story …
Law Alumna Named Top 40 Under 40 by Industry Magazine
Jenny Ann Urban earned degree in air and space law from UM
June 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jenny Ann Urban’s passion for travel and interest in law has led to a successful career as director of aviation relations and compliance at Clear, a growing firm that provides expedited airport security clearances for travelers. Airport Business Magazine recently named the University of Mississippi alumna to the 2019 Airport Business TopRead the story …
Journalism Instructor Leading Online Freedom of Information Event
June 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media will co-sponsor a Zoom event Tuesday (June 23) that explores open meetings, public records and what the public is entitled to know about COVID-19. Ellen Meacham, adjunct instructor of journalism, will lead the 11 a.m. event, which is open to the public.Read the story …
Food Insecurity Expert Lands National Award
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics honors David Holben with 2020 Medallion Award
June 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David Holben, professor of nutrition and hospitality management and director of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security at the University of Mississippi, has been recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a 2020 Medallion Award recipient. This award honors academy members who have shown dedication to the standards ofRead the story …