JACKSON, Miss. – Four University of Mississippi students and two recent graduates have been selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program. The students are: Katelyn Barnes, daughter of Donna Barnes and the late Scotty Barnes, of Tishomingo, a junior majoring in biological sciences Riley Brown, daughter of OatisRead the story …
Six UM Students Accepted into Rural Physician Scholarship Program
Scholars agree to serve in small Mississippi communities following graduation
August 2, 2019 by
Business School Hosts SEC Development Officers
Conference allows participants to share insights and best practices
August 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Professionals from across the region gathered recently at the University of Mississippi for the 11th annual Southeastern Conference Business Schools Development Officers Conference. This marked the university’s first time to host the two-day conference, which included multiple sessions that addressed a wide range of donor and fundraising topics. “We were extremely pleasedRead the story …
Staff Member Uses Personal Experience to Promote Early Intervention
Emily McCauley offers insights on tackling child learning and language development issues
August 1, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The first years of a child’s life are the most influential on their development, which is why conducting a screening is important to see how a child is developing. However, only one in five parents say their child received a developmental screening, according to a study conducted by the Centers for DiseaseRead the story …
Researchers Explore Health Effects of Competitive Video Gaming
Applied Sciences faculty and students present esports research at national conference
July 31, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Market research indicates the global esports economy will top $1 billion for the first time in 2019, with an estimated audience of 453.8 million people. With a worldwide population of gamers, researchers at the University of Mississippi are focusing on the health implications of competitive video gaming. Thomas Andre, an assistant professor ofRead the story …
Making Moves to Enhance Academics
North Mississippi teachers attend UM chess workshop
July 19, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This week, 26 teachers from across northern Mississippi gathered at the University of Mississippi‘s Jackson Avenue Center to learn how to teach chess to students in their schools. The event was hosted by the UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education and facilitated by Jeff Bulington, of Franklin County Chess and presidentRead the story …
Annual Conference Explores ‘Faulkner’s Families’
Events include recording of 'The Sound and The Fury: April 7, 1928,' African American heritage tour
July 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three first-time events highlight the University of Mississippi‘s 46th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference, which opens Sunday (July 21) in Oxford. Focusing on the theme “Faulkner’s Families,” the international conference includes five days of lectures, tours, exhibits and other presentations, which explore the Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s multifaceted ancestry. The event also features panelRead the story …
Alumnus Expands Legacy at UM Business School
Lyt Harris designates estate gift to support student scholarships
July 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A longtime mentor to students of all ages, Lyt Harris has expanded his legacy by committing a major estate gift to support University of Mississippi students in the School of Business Administration. The estimated $2.5 million planned gift will be added to the existing Lyttleton T. Harris IV Scholarship Endowment after hisRead the story …
Athletics Administrator Completes Boston Marathon
Shannon Singletary offers insights on training with the Center for Health and Sports Performance
July 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Life’s a marathon, not a sprint. That motto, a little help from a friend and guidance from the University of Mississippi Center for Health and Sports Performance gave Ole Miss athletics administrator Shannon Singletary the tools he needed to complete the Boston Marathon this spring. Singletary serves as co-director of the CenterRead the story …
Law Alumna Helps Put Family First Initiative into Action
Kimberly Russell works with Mississippi Supreme Court justice to provide resources to families
July 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In Mississippi, nearly 5,000 children are in foster care and of those, 82 percent were brought into custody of Child Protection Services because of neglect. Each year, thousands of children are removed from their family homes, mostly due to poverty, drug addiction or untreated mental illness. Mississippi’s Family First Initiative of theRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Adds Millsaps to Preferred Admission Program
Fourth Mississippi institution joins program to advance state's pharmacy education
July 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is expanding its preferred admission program opportunities, with Millsaps College becoming the fourth Mississippi institution to partner with Ole Miss. In this program, first year Millsaps students who perform well in pre-pharmacy coursework and demonstrate a passion for service activities may qualify for admittance toRead the story …