OXFORD, Miss. – When Kiese Laymon began working on his memoir “Heavy: An American Memoir,” he was writing to an audience of one. “I wrote that to my mother,” he said. “It was directly addressed to my mom and to my region (Jackson). If anybody outside that region and those people like it, that’s a plus.”Read the story …
Lauded Author Brings Home Truth and Compassion
UM professor Kiese Laymon receiving national acclaim for memoir 'Heavy'
April 15, 2019 by
An Appetite for Excellence
Restaurateur's gift will help ensure longevity of UM Southern Foodways Alliance
April 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When restaurateur Steve Palmer overheard one of his servers say she’d like to buy a home if only she had the down payment, he started a companywide home loan program. “We loan our employees their down payment interest-free,” said Palmer, of Charleston, South Carolina, who has 890 people on his payroll. “WeRead the story …
Forum to Examine Religious Freedom Laws in State
Policy Talks event draws on expertise of faculty, alumni from Department of Philosophy and Religion
April 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A panel discussion examining religious freedom laws is scheduled for April 26 at the University of Mississippi. The inaugural “Policy Talks” begins at 5:30 p.m. in Bryant Hall, Room 209. Three UM faculty members and three select alumni will discuss religious freedom laws. A reception will follow the free event in theRead the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Celebrates Student Success
Department recognizes 23 students for academic excellence, leadership at honors reception
April 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management in the University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences recently honored 23 students enrolled in its programs of study at an honors reception. Dean Peter Grandjean welcomed friends and family to the April 3 celebration of student accomplishments following a welcome from David Joung, assistantRead the story …
Neuroscience Research Displayed During Poster Competition
Five UM students present award-winning entries at recent event
April 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The recent Neuroscience Research Showcase and Brain Awareness Week events at the University of Mississippi included a poster competition that brought out the best and brightest students to shine light on neurosciences and other related fields. Eighteen graduate and undergraduate students presented posters as part of the Neuroscience Research Showcase. Associated seminarsRead the story …
Kinesiology Student Wins National Doctoral Student Award
Scott Dankel honored for excellence as nation's best
April 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Kinesiology Association has awarded the 2019 AKA National Doctoral Scholar Award to Scott Dankel, a doctoral student in health and kinesiology at the University of Mississippi. “(Dankel) was selected from AKA Doctoral Scholars nationwide as the doctoral student with the most distinguished academic and leadership record,” said Christopher M. Hearon, chair of theRead the story …
School of Applied Sciences Honors Students of the Month
Katelyn Tarr and Alexandra Eben recognized for academic excellence
April 10, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences has honored Katelynn Tarr, of Pawnee, Illinois, as Undergraduate Student of the Month and Alexandra Eben of Olive Branch, as Graduate Student of the Month for March 2019. Tarr is a senior who is double majoring in nutrition and dietetics and exercise science. “Ms.Read the story …
Ten Seniors Inducted into UM Hall of Fame
Recipients honored for service, achievement and potential for success
April 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2018-19 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded students at UM. The inductees were honored Friday (April 5) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Chosen by a committee in accordance with policyRead the story …
Frious’ Gift Supports Ole Miss Athletics
Stadium gate named for longtime supporters of university programs and students
April 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New signage at Gate 14 of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will serve as a lasting tribute to University of Mississippi alumnus Roger Friou and his wife, Susie, who have made a major gift in support of Ole Miss athletics. “When Billy Brewer was coach here, I was a real insider,” said Roger Friou, whoRead the story …
Truth of Black Holes Topic of April Science Cafe
UM physicist Leo Stein to discuss deep-space phenomena
April 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The latest observations about the deep-space phenomena of black holes is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s final meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday (April 9) at Uptown Coffee, 265Read the story …