OXFORD, Miss. – Ben Bradford, a University of Mississippi student from Panama City, Florida, watched from Oxford last fall as Hurricane Michael wrought devastation on his hometown. At the time, Bradford and other students from the Patterson School of Accountancy had entered PwC’s Challenge case competition, which is hosted by the multinational professional services firm. TeamsRead the story …
Accountancy School Team Donates Winnings to Hurricane Relief
Students win accounting competition, contribute $1,000 to relief efforts in Panama City
January 26, 2019 by
Professor Gets Grant to Produce Anticancer Natural Products
Pharmacognosist working with bacteria to produce compound
January 25, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cole Stevens, a faculty member in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute for cancer prevention research using natural products. Stevens, an assistant professor of pharmacognosy in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, is working to engineer bacteria to produce significant amounts of gephyronicRead the story …
Three Pharmacy Professors Win New Investigator Awards
School's faculty members win five NIA awards in two years
January 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three faculty members in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have won competitive 2019 New Investigator Awards from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, giving the school five winners over the past two years. AACP honors a limited number of research projects from junior faculty across the country every year.Read the story …
‘Thacker Mountain Radio Hour’ Goes Junior
Kids' version of iconic radio show features special guests and youth hosts, musicians
January 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Thacker Mountain Radio Hour,” a live radio show featuring literary and musical guests, is teaming up with the University of Mississippi’s Living Music Resource to produce an episode that is for – and, to a large extent, by – a young audience. The show will feature children’s author Gloria J. Burgess, OxfordRead the story …
Two UM Professors Have Titles on Best Southern Books of 2018
Kiese Laymon's 'Heavy,' Chris Offutt's 'County Dark' recognized by AJC
January 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi faculty members had books recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as among the best pieces of Southern literature published in 2018. Kiese Laymon’s memoir “Heavy” and Chris Offutt’s historical novel “Country Dark” were among 11 titles selected as the best Southern books of 2018 in what AJC arts and books editor SuzanneRead the story …
University Wraps Up 15th Speaker’s Edge Competition
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in annual contest
January 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 100 business and accountancy students tackled ethical issues ranging from gender discrimination to embezzlement and pitched ideas for boosting the workplace at the University of Mississippi’s annual Speaker’s Edge competition. They were joined by 69 judges and 17 coaches for this year’s speaking competition, a partnership between the university’s SchoolRead the story …
Philosophy Chair Wins National Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Steven Skultety recognized for service and support of students
January 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Over the past few years, Steven C. Skultety has advised, encouraged and lent a compassionate ear to hundreds of students at the University of Mississippi. Now some of those same students are nominating him for awards – and he’s winning. Skultety, chair and associate professor of philosophy and religion, has been honoredRead the story …
Acclaimed Mezzo-soprano to Perform and Coach Young Singers at UM
'LMR Live' program, aria matinee and evening recital open to public
January 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – International opera singer Sandra Piques Eddy will join music faculty members at the University of Mississippi to teach emerging singers at the Living Music Institute, coming up this weekend on campus. LMI is an aria-intensive workshop that brings emerging artists from across the U.S. and Canada to work with UM professors NancyRead the story …
Ripley Native Named Thomas A. Crowe Alumnus of the Year
School of Applied Sciences recognizes Tracey Barnett for contributions in social work
January 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi has named Tracey Barnett, of Ripley, as the Thomas A. Crowe Alumnus of the Year for her outstanding contributions in the field of social work. Barnett is an assistant professor in the School of Social Work in the J. William Fulbright College of ArtsRead the story …