OXFORD, Miss. – Arielle Hudson has become the University of Mississippi’s 27th Rhodes Scholar, making her UM’s first African American female to be selected for the prestigious, international scholarship program. Hudson, a senior English education major, was selected after interviews with the officials from the Rhodes Trust on Nov. 22-23 in Birmingham, Alabama. Scholarship recipientsRead the story …
Arielle Hudson Named UM’s 27th Rhodes Scholar
Tunica native becomes university's first African American female to earn coveted scholarship
November 23, 2019 by
Couple Provides Support for Student-Teachers
Hunt scholarship helps future educators achieve goals
November 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kayla Denton, a University of Mississippi senior from Calhoun City, is completing the student-teacher requirement of her curriculum, helping educate fifth-graders at Grenada Central Elementary School. A scholarship helps offset her education-related expenses. “I’m so grateful to the Hunts for their generosity,” said Denton, referring to the Burl and Clara Hunt TeacherRead the story …
Story of Entrepreneurship Prevails Amongst Discouraging Voices
REDe keynote speaker offers hope and encouragement to tomorrow's leaders
November 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Besides having a killer idea, perhaps the most critical factor in launching a new business is making sure you’re in the right location for your venture to flourish, the co-founder of a rising networking technology firm told students recently at the University of Mississippi. “As an entrepreneur, part of your job isRead the story …
Successful Entrepreneurs Stress Passion, Planning as Keys to Success
Second annual REDe Summit encourages UM students and the public
November 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the entrepreneurial world, time is of the essence, passion drives work and success can feel like a marathon. Those were among the messages at the second annual REDe Entrepreneurship Summit, hosted Nov. 14 by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Mississippi. The event for budding student entrepreneursRead the story …
Applied Sciences Faculty Member Named Recreation Therapist of the Year
Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management unveils new recreational therapy minor
November 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kris Brasher, instructor of therapeutic recreation and a certified therapeutic recreation specialist in the University of Mississippi‘s Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation, has been named Recreation Therapist of the Year by the Mississippi Recreation and Parks Association. Roughly 300 registered certified therapeutic recreation specialists work in Mississippi, and Brasher was recognizedRead the story …
Classics Professor Sees the Writing on the Wall
Jacqueline DiBiasie-Sammons studies ancient Roman graffiti for insights into culture
November 21, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – They didn’t have spray paint or Sharpies, but ancient Romans graffitied all over their towns thousands of years ago. They created political posters, announcements of public events, like gladiators’ competitions, and personal greetings. One surviving salutation to a woman reads “Aniciae feliciter,” or “good tidings to Anicia.” “Without access to paper, people communicatedRead the story …
Q&A with Ole Miss Students Interning for ’60 Minutes,’ Fortune Magazine
November 20, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two students from the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media are in New York this semester, taking classes and interning through the Semester in Journalism program operated by a journalism institute at The King’s College. “60 Minutes” intern Matthew Hendley is a junior broadcast journalism major from Madison. He has workedRead the story …
Pharmacy Center Working to Improve Heart Health in Jackson
'Healthy Hearts in the Heart of the City' addresses cardiovascular health issues
November 18, 2019 by
JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science is one of 11 innovative, community-based organizations across the country awarded a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation‘s Connections for Cardiovascular Health program to help improve heart health. The $125,000 grant will provide continued funding for the center toRead the story …
Students Prep for Careers through Summer Internships
UM Internship Experience Program introduces students to alumni in Atlanta, D.C. and New York
November 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This past summer, 15 University of Mississippi students gained valuable career experience through some unique learning opportunities as they tapped into the Ole Miss alumni network in major cities around the country. Because of these connections, some of these students headed off to pitch meetings with UM alumni in New York, networkingRead the story …
From Higher Education, Success Stems
Major gift honors faculty, supports excellence in STEM instruction
November 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi graduate’s major gift will honor two of his favorite professors while also supporting instruction in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. With a gift of $1.5 million, Dr. Rhett Atkinson and his wife, Elaine, established the Doctors Andrew Stefani and Eldon Miller Memorial Chair for STEMRead the story …