OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s efforts to support its thriving community of military veteran students has led to the university being ranked among the nation’s best places for vets to pursue a degree. UM is the No. 53-ranked public university in the Military Times “Best for Vets: Top Colleges 2020.” It’s also one of onlyRead the story …
UM Named Among Military Times’ Best Colleges for Veterans
Ole Miss lauded nationally for efforts to welcome, support former military personnel
November 11, 2019 by
Eli Lilly Scientist Named 2019 Joseph Sam Distinguished Alumnus
Maria Alvim Gaston earned doctorate in medicinal chemistry from UM
November 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Maria Alvim Gaston, a 2000 University of Mississippi graduate with a doctoral degree in medicinal chemistry, was named the School of Pharmacy Department of BioMolecular Sciences‘ 2019 Joseph Sam Distinguished Alumnus Award honoree. Gaston, a principal research scientist at Eli Lilly and Co., delivered the Joseph Sam Distinguished Alumnus Lecture earlier thisRead the story …
News You Can Use: Support for Veterans Can Extend Beyond V-Day
ROTC officers offer Mississippians ways to continuously recognize, appreciate military
November 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With Veterans Day right around the corner, military experts at the University of Mississippi are offering a variety of suggestions for those who want to honor veterans. And many of those gestures, they say, can continue year-round once the holiday comes and goes. Maj. Seth Davidson, executive officer of the Ole MissRead the story …
Institute of Child Nutrition Expands Outreach, Impact
UM resource increases trainings, online offerings for school nutrition professionals
November 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Celebrating its 30th year of operation, the Institute of Child Nutrition at the University of Mississippi has issued an impact report showing huge growth in outreach aimed at training food service professionals in proper food preparation and nutrition for children nationwide. The Institute of Child Nutrition, or ICN, offers free training toRead the story …
Ole Miss Pharmacy Surpasses $1 Million in Private Support
2018-19 fiscal year marked the fifth time since 1982 that school hit seven figures in committed gifts
November 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy accomplished an ambitious goal during the 2018-19 fiscal year as it surpassed $1 million in private support. Supporters contributed $1.1 million in gifts and commitments, marking the fifth time since 1982 the school moved past the seven-figure benchmark. “This milestone is a testament to theRead the story …
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Ranks Ole Miss MBA Program in Top 50
National recognition given for the university's advanced degree
November 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Master of Business Administration program has been named among the nation’s best by Bloomberg BusinessWeek. The rankings, released Monday (Nov. 4), place Ole Miss at No. 34 among American public universities. For the 2019 edition, Bloomberg ranked MBA programs using four categories: Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship. TheRead the story …
‘Welcome Home’: University Opens LGBTQ+ Lounge in Lamar Hall
Fourth-floor facility offers welcoming environment for students to gather
November 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi on Thursday (Oct. 31) dedicated a new LGBTQ+ lounge space in Lamar Hall – a relaxing, open area with stylish seating and large windows, which offer an impressive campus view from the fourth floor. The space, UM’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ area, is the result of five years ofRead the story …
International Fellowship Takes UM Music Professor to Nigeria
George Dor conducts research, collaborates with Nigerian colleagues
November 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – George Worlasi Kwasi Dor, professor of music and ethnomusicology at the University of Mississippi, had a very productive summer, and his activities promise to pay dividends for his students for years to come. Dor conducted field research, collaborated on academic course design, presented lectures, mentored faculty and students, and performed, all courtesyRead the story …
UM-Manufactured Materials Launched into Outer Space
Nano-reinforced materials to be tested aboard the International Space Station
November 4, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New nano-reinforced materials created at the University of Mississippi left the Earth Saturday morning (Nov. 2) on a journey to the International Space Station. The innovative research materials were part of a payload that blasted off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The materials will spend a year orbiting the globe attached to the outsideRead the story …
UM Helps Highlight Graphene Innovation through Conference
Mississippi-held forum showcases game-changing material
November 4, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Spotlighting the global graphene technology revolution, the Graphene Innovation and Research Conference is set for this month in Jackson. Discovered in 2004, graphene is a 2D form of carbon that has shown the versatility and potential to stimulate technological advancement in many industries. Taking place Nov. 19-20 at The Westin Jackson, the conference, focusing onRead the story …