OXFORD, Miss. – One grew up in the age of “flower power” and the Vietnam War, while the other was born after the launch of Apple iTunes, but both are part of the University of Mississippi’s 2018 freshman class. A 64-year-old grandfather and military veteran who takes all his classes online from his home inRead the story …
From 14 to 64, UM Freshman Class Spans the Ages
Gifted teen, veteran highlight wide range of educational opportunities
September 24, 2018 by
The Storied Life of Charley Calhoun
Civil engineering alumnus's prestigious career spans decades, miles and milestones
September 24, 2018 by
Charles “Charley” A. Calhoun (BSCE 61) never set his sights on becoming well-known. Yet, the University of Mississippi civil engineering alumnus’s career has made him somewhat of a living legend within the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, where he was employed for more than 50 years. “My father had a strong influence on me,” said Calhoun,Read the story …
UTSA English Professor to Deliver 58th Annual Longest Lecture
Talk will interpret scholar's research on language and cultural identity
September 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 58th annual Christopher Longest Lecture at the University of Mississippi will tackle topics of language and identity through a presentation by Sonja L. Lanehart, English professor and Brackenridge Endowed Chair in Literature and the Humanities at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The lecture, at 6:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 24)Read the story …
Rocket Scientist, Entrepreneur to Speak Monday at UM Law School
Brian Stofiel to discuss new technologies and legal issues concerning space access
September 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law will host Brian Stofiel, a rocket scientist and founder of Stofiel Aerospace, for a talk Monday (Sept. 24) about his company’s balloon-based satellite launcher. The event, set for 5:30 p.m. in Room 1078 of the Robert C. Khayat Law Center, is free and open toRead the story …
Sarahfest Returns for Fourth Year
Festival promotes equality through arts, education events
September 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the fourth year, Sarahfest, the annual arts and music festival organized by the University of Mississippi’s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, will host a series of events showcasing live music, film and art installations to celebrate and embrace diversity in the community, state and region. The festival began Sept.Read the story …
Pharmacy Ph.D. Graduate Wins Scholarship for Drug Discovery Research
Mohamed Albadry honored for work on natural products
September 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mohamed A. Albadry, a recent Ph.D. graduate from the Department of BioMolecular Sciences in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has won the 2018 Harvey W. Wiley Scholarship from AOAC International. AOAC International develops global quality standards for microbiological and chemical materials, ranging from food to pharmaceuticals, in an effort toRead the story …
UM Sets Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Observances
Film series, panel discussions and book readings among events scheduled
September 19, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A five-film series, five panel discussions and a book reading are among the events scheduled as the University of Mississippi observes Hispanic Heritage Month. The four-week celebration began with a film Friday (Sept. 13) and ends Oct. 18 with another film. A kickoff event was held Monday (Sept. 17) in the TriplettRead the story …