OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi journalism professor Kathleen Wickham served as Chair of the Americas/Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Rennes in Brittany, France, while on sabbatical this spring. It was Wickham’s second trip to France to teach. In 2016, while researching her book “We Believed We Were Immortal: Twelve ReportersRead the story …
UM Professor Named Chair of the Americas at University of Rennes
Kathleen Wickham furthers Ole Miss connection at French university through appointment
May 9, 2019 by
Pharmacy Graduate Students Recognized for Research Accomplishments
Department of BioMolecular Sciences home to several awardees and presenters
May 9, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several graduate students in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences within the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy earned awards for their presentations at the recent UM Neuroscience Research Showcase and the Mississippi Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting. Erik Hodges, a graduate student from Norman, Oklahoma, was honored at the Neuroscience Showcase inRead the story …
Discovering a New Confidence
Journey to Commencement: Ole Miss First provides Jacob Ferguson path to pursue writing career
May 9, 2019 by
Pontotoc native Jacob Ferguson best describes his four years at the University of Mississippi in a single word: incredible. “I have found a better understanding of myself because I’ve been able to pursue things I am passionate about in a supportive environment,” said Ferguson, who graduates May 11. “The people around me have been soRead the story …
Digging Deep for Success
Journey to Commencement: UM volleyball star Caroline Adams to pursue audiology clinical specialty
May 8, 2019 by
You might know Caroline Adams as the University of Mississippi women’s volleyball star who broke the single-season digs record at the National Invitational Volleyball Championship last year. Or perhaps you recognize this young libero as one of six students from the School of Applied Sciences who recently was honored with a Taylor Medal, the university’sRead the story …
Communication Disorders among Most Common Childhood Disabilities
Parents encouraged to learn warning signs, seek help early during Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss – With 11 percent of children ages 3-6 having a speech, language, voice or swallowing disorder and almost 15 percent of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss, communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing and Speech Month, Vishakha Rawool, chair of the Department ofRead the story …
UM Student Wins Coveted Goldwater Scholarship
Addison Roush is the university's 14th Goldwater Scholar
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi chemistry major who is pursuing research treatment methods that he hopes will eventually combat Alzheimer’s disease has been awarded a prestigious and coveted Barry S. Goldwater Scholarship. Addison Roush, an Oxford native and junior in the university’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College becomes the 14th Ole Miss student, andRead the story …
Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Speak at Journalism Graduation Ceremony
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tewolde Gebremarian, chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines, is this year’s commencement speaker for the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. Gebremarian, who has been in the spotlight since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 earlier this year, will address the graduating class at 3 p.m. Saturday (MayRead the story …
Four UM Students Named Fulbright Finalists
Record group includes two headed for Spain, others bound for Germany and Czech Republic
May 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss – Four University of Mississippi students soon will study in Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic, thanks to the 2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Zachary Gill, a senior linguistics, Spanish and classics major from Saucier, and Katelyn Frazer, a master’s candidate in history from Richmond, Virginia, will teach in the Fulbright English TeachingRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Ranked Sixth in Research Funding
$21.2 million in external awards includes studies on opioids and new treatments for diseases
May 7, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy rose to sixth in the nation in external research funding for 2018, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Research funding reached $21.2 million in 2018, placing the School of Pharmacy second in the SEC and among the top 5 percent of pharmacy schools nationwide. “TheRead the story …
Sacrificing for Success
Journey to Commencement: Aaron White foregoes time with his family to pursue pharmacy
May 7, 2019 by
There are no limits to the sacrifices parents will make for their families. Just ask Aaron White. The first-year student pharmacist from Madison makes a tough choice every Sunday evening as he drives the two-and-a-half hours from Madison to Oxford after spending the weekend with his wife, Lauren, and their 3-year old son, Walter. AaronRead the story …