OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-one years ago, Donald Cole volunteered to emcee the first Books and Bears program at the University of Mississippi. Each second Friday in December since, the associate provost and associate professor of mathematics has been “Father Christmas” to Facilities Management Department employees gathered to collect free gifts for their children and grandchildren.Read the story …
Books and Bears Bids Farewell to Its Father Christmas
Retiring administrator Donald Cole attends his 21st and final toy distribution for employee families
December 14, 2018 by
Sharon Nichols Joins Small Business Center as State Director
New leader brings seven years' experience from Oklahoma center
December 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Small Business Development Center has hired Sharon Nichols as the organization’s new state director. The MSBDC state office is housed on the University of Mississippi’s Oxford campus and is administered through a partnership with the School of Business Administration. “We are thrilled to have Sharon join our team in theRead the story …
UM Faculty Travel across Southeast for Collaborations
Ten faculty members participate in SEC Faculty Travel Program
December 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi faculty members are taking part in the SEC Faculty Travel Program this academic year, joining more than 100 fellow faculty members from other Southeastern Conference institutions. Established in 2012 by the SEC provosts, the program provides financial assistance from the SEC office that bolters intra-SEC collaboration. Participants travel to other SECRead the story …
Lengthy Pretrial Incarceration Continues in Mississippi Jails
Database creators urge Legislature to establish uniform system of reporting lockup data
December 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The vast majority of the 5,534 men and women detained in local Mississippi jails are not serving sentences for criminal convictions but instead are awaiting their day in court to face charges, and nearly half the detainees have been in jail for more than 90 days. Those are among the findings madeRead the story …
Military Student Works with Nonprofit to Raise Money for UM Veterans
Walkers for Warriors group gives back to Ole Miss through 'Walking Dead' cosplay enterprise
December 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four years ago, University of Mississippi student Nicholas Roylance was injured in training exercises during his time as an active duty member of the United States Army. That accident during drills left Roylance wounded, angry and searching for his path in life. Roylance eventually found his place at Ole Miss, pursuing a career in actingRead the story …
Biomedical Engineering Program Soaring
Three new professors join faculty as student enrollment steadily climbs
December 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With the addition of three faculty members and growing student enrollment, the new biomedical engineering program at the University of Mississippi continues its impressive rise. In its second year, the program has 105 students and three new full-time faculty positions. David Puleo, who became dean of the School of Engineering in August,Read the story …
Don Cole Retires after Storied History at Ole Miss
Longtime mathematics professor, administrator credited with leaving lasting legacy at UM
December 10, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Donald Cole was a graduate student at the University of Mississippi in the 1980s, he and a faculty member would walk over to the Union to get coffee together. Cole would walk so fast, his companion would have to hold onto his shoulder to keep up. As a champion of education,Read the story …
UM Chapter of American Chemical Society Earns National Award
Student group honored for service to national organization, profession
December 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s chapter of Student Members of the American Chemical Society has been recognized nationally as an Outstanding Chapter for the 2017-18 academic year. The Ole Miss chapter was among 69 schools that received the award, chosen from hundreds of schools that have chapters within the American Chemical Society. “I wasRead the story …
Student’s Photos are Picture-Perfect
Yasmine Malone among 22 female photographers featured in The New York Times
December 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Yasmine Malone definitely has an eye for photography. The University of Mississippi student was among 22 young female photographers selected to participate in a recent New York Times feature project. The newspaper asked the women to take photos for “This is 18,” which explores daily life for girls around the world whoRead the story …
National Chemical Journal Features UM Professors’ Paper
Research explores new class of solvents called ionic liquids
December 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A trio of University of Mississippi chemistry and biochemistry professors are cover stars, with their paper landing on the front of the latest issue of The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. The professors are Nathan Hammer, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry; Charles Hussey, associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of LiberalRead the story …