OXFORD, Miss. – April 25, 2010 is the date tattooed on the remainder of University of Mississippi student Madysen Acey’s right arm. It’s a somber souvenir of the day she was electrocuted, a day that changed her life forever. On that date nearly 10 years ago, Acey was in her hometown of Tunica, playing outRead the story …
Powerful Positivity
Madysen Acey, aided by a service dog and a famous surfer's camp, perseveres after double amputation
December 16, 2019 by
UM to Host First Internship Management Workshop
Local and regional companies invited to learn about new internship initiatives
December 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The value of internships, both to organizations and students, is well-known. For organizations, a strong intern program can maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for full-time roles, and internships and other forms of experiential education can help students make a seamless transition to the world of work. The University of Mississippi School of BusinessRead the story …
Entergy Mississippi Commits Support to Law School
Strong relationship benefits corporation, students and state
December 14, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the business world, Entergy Mississippi’s generous support of the University of Mississippi School of Law is called a win-win. Entergy Mississippi has provided $125,000 to establish and contribute to scholarship endowments honoring U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran and Robert Grenfell. Additionally, the corporation is supporting a new partnership with the school’s nationallyRead the story …
Interprofessional Activity Provides Pharmacy Students New Perspective
Ole Miss student pharmacists participate in poverty simulation
December 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – First-year student pharmacists at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy gained a new perspective after participating in a recent Community Action Poverty Simulation, a program that is part of the Missouri Community Action Network. The simulation, which was held at the Ole Miss Student Union, taught students from pharmacy, nursing, socialRead the story …
Business Students Learn Private Label Manufacturing in the Windy City
Retail association's gathering provided experiential learning for many U.S. students
December 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi business students were among 62 undergraduates from 16 colleges and universities chosen to participate in the Private Label Manufacturers Association‘s third annual University Outreach program. The meeting, held Nov. 15-19 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, was in conjunction with PLMA’s annual trade show. The program provided students withRead the story …
Sarah Isom Center Podcast Puts New Lens on Southern Culture
'Swerve South' examines region's gender and sexuality
December 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rock stars. Rebellion. Radical spaces. Welcome to the universe of “Swerve South,” a new podcast produced by the University of Mississippi‘s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. “Swerve South,” a six-part weekly series that debuted Nov. 27, examines the Deep South through the lenses of gender, feminism, multiculturalism, pop culture and queerRead the story …
Music Professor Part of Grammy-Nominated Vocal Group
Award-winning choir Conspirare just received ninth nomination
December 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jos Milton keeps a full schedule at the University of Mississippi Department of Music, including teaching classes and voice and giving private lessons, all while maintaining his own performance schedule as an acclaimed tenor. It’s that last one that recently got the associate professor of music nominated for a Grammy Award. OneRead the story …
Scholars, Advocates Convene at UM to ‘Unmake Mass Incarceration’
Conference focuses on prison reforms, reducing recidivism, restorative justice and other initiatives
December 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Against the backdrop of a nation with 2.2 million people behind bars, the University of Mississippi hosted a three-day conference focused on drastically lowering U.S. incarceration rates, improving higher education programs for inmates and envisioning a world without prisons. “Making and Unmaking Mass Incarceration” brought scholars, activists, writers, former inmates and othersRead the story …
Professor Participating in Bridge-Building Mission to Israel
David Holben part of academic exchange exploring country's history, politics and culture
December 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor is preparing to join colleagues from universities and colleges across the country to travel to Israel on the 2019-20 Winter Faculty Fellowship Program. David H. Holben, professor of nutrition and hospitality management, will be among 28 educators to participate in the program, which is a competitive academic fellowshipRead the story …
Embry Memorial Scholarship 2019 Recipient Named
Freshman Ethan Edmondson carries on Rebel's legacy
December 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ethan Edmondson, a University of Mississippi freshman from Vardaman, is the 2019 recipient of the Joey Embry Memorial Scholarship, expanding the legacy of a beloved student and football player. Joey Embry was actively involved on the Oxford campus and was dedicated to his academic pursuits. He excelled academically, making both the UMAARead the story …