OXFORD, Miss. – Two years in the making, a new Bachelor of Science in Economics degree program is being offered at the University of Mississippi. The only one of its kind in Mississippi, the program was approved recently by the Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. Expected to enroll a minimum ofRead the story …
UM Launches New Bachelor of Economics Degree
University is the sole state institution to offer program
November 30, 2017 by
Civil Engineering Alumnus Is VP of Sales at Nansemond
Kelly Holloman credits UM education with concrete career
November 29, 2017 by
Kelly Holloman has served steadily in the construction industry since earning his civil engineering degree from the University of Mississippi in 1994. Before becoming vice president of sales at Nansemond Pre-Cast Concrete Co. in Suffolk, Virginia, Holloman was a senior project manager for Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, a planning and design firm in the Richmond andRead the story …
Natural Products Center to Collaborate with Beijing Hospital
NCNPR scientists will help with chemistry-related analysis of traditional Chinese medicines
November 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi and Beijing 302 Hospital of China have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the quality of traditional Chinese medicine. The Institute of Chinese Herbal Medicine Beijing, located at the hospital, analyzes traditional medicines taken by hospital patients andRead the story …
Josh Magruder Named Counselor of the Year
State association honors UM professor for service
November 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joshua Magruder, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Mississippi School of Education, has been named Counselor of the Year by the Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor Association, a division of the Mississippi Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Counselors Association. Magruder, interim clinical coordinator at UM’s Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment, or COPE, will beRead the story …
Estate Gift to Benefit UM Patterson School of Accountancy
Major contribution will establish new chair, among other support
November 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent $6.3 million gift from the estate of alumnus and University of Mississippi supporter Lucian S. Minor will establish a new chair within the Patterson School of Accountancy while also providing scholarships and supporting the school’s academic programs and activities. The Lucian S. Minor Chair of Accountancy Endowment will support theRead the story …
Daniel Roberts Reflects Upon His Days with UM Black Student Union
Organization provided support, fellowship and opportunities for many African-American students
November 22, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While others may have questioned Daniel Roberts’ decision to enroll at the University of Mississippi, the Moss Point native felt no apprehension about being on campus. And any doubts about whether he belonged soon disappeared, thanks to his involvement in the Black Student Union. “Black Student Union was a safe space forRead the story …
UM Launches Flagship Constellations to Tackle ‘Grand Challenges’
Multidisciplinary teams seek significant and innovative solutions
November 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi unveiled its Flagship Constellations initiative, which includes multidisciplinary teams with the goal of creating solutions in the areas of big data, brain wellness, community wellbeing and disaster resilience, on Friday (Nov. 17). Each team consists of faculty, staff and students through a collaborative effort to explore and solveRead the story …
UM Professor Lectures on African Music at University of Georgia
George Dor invited as fall speaker for the Institute for African Studies
November 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – George W.K. Dor, professor of music at the University of Mississippi, recently delivered the fall lecture for the University of Georgia’s Institute for African Studies. Dor was invited as guest lecturer by Akinloye Ojo, the institute’s director. The institute highlights a different discipline each year for the lecture series, and this year’s focusRead the story …