OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Croft Institute for International Studies has announced this year’s winners of eight Croft Scholarships, which pay up to $32,000 over four years, making them among the most valuable and most prestigious on campus. The Croft Institute selects outstanding incoming freshmen as Croft Scholars each year. Winners receive $4,000Read the story …
Pharmacy Student Receives National Scholarship
Alexandria Gochenauer hopes to someday work in veterinary or educational setting
November 20, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Community Pharmacy Association recognized University of Mississippi third-year student pharmacist Alexandria Gochenauer with a Presidential Scholarship during its annual convention’s awards ceremony last month. The $2,000 award will go toward Gochenauer’s academic endeavors, as the organization selects scholarship honorees based on academic achievement, leadership qualities and an interest in independentRead the story …
Engineering Advisory Board Honors Brevard Family
New recognition pays tribute to longtime benefactor
November 19, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Engineering Advisory Board and Dean Alex Cheng recently unveiled a plaque in the lobby of Brevard Hall to honor UM alumnus and benefactor Henry C. Brevard Jr., of Tupelo, and his family. Brevard, founder of B&B Concrete, provided substantial support creating a faculty chair endowment andRead the story …
Professor, State Organization Win Grant to Improve Pharmacy Practice
Money will fund workshop to develop ways to boost ambulatory care in state
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anastasia Jenkins, a clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi, recently accepted a grant from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Foundation on behalf of the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists. It’s part of efforts to advance and improve pharmacy practice and ambulatory care in Mississippi. ASHP’s AmbulatoryRead the story …
Law Firm Challenge Created to Increase Alumni Giving
Businesses that achieve 100 percent participation get trophies, recognition
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alumni of the University of Mississippi School of Law have a new way to feed their competitive side while giving back to their alma mater with the school’s newest initiative. The UM Law Firm Challenge encourages 20 Mississippi law firms to reach 100 percent giving participation from alumni within the firm. “DuringRead the story …
UM Music Majors Fare Well in Statewide Competition
Christopher Scott won his category at the Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi music majors competed at the annual Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition recently at Millsaps College in Jackson, with one student taking top honors in his category. Christopher Scott, a senior music major, won the Young Artist Solo Woodwind Performance category. This win advances him to compete in theRead the story …
UM Museum Unveils 2017 Keepsake Ornament
This year's design features popular 19th century scientific instrument
November 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its 17th annual keepsake ornament, a design featuring the Barlow’s Planetarium, part of the collection of antique scientific instruments on display at the museum. The planetarium, also known as an orrery, has a storied history with Ole Miss. Designer Thomas H. Barlow of Lexington, Kentucky, whoRead the story …
Music Faculty Members Release Album
Trio explores compositions of François Rossé for new recording
November 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi music faculty members have released a new album of material by French composer François Rossé. Adam Estes, assistant professor of music, is the lead performer on saxophone, accompanied on piano by Stacy Rodgers, professor of music, and Amanda Johnston, associate professor of music. “François Rossé: Métissage” is on the MSRRead the story …
UM Social Work Students Discuss Justice with Lawmaker
Rep. Jay Hughes discusses policy affecting social work practice with students
November 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dozens of social work undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Mississippi recently joined state Rep. Jay Hughes to discuss issues of social justice in social work in Mississippi and beyond. “One vein of social work that does not get as much attention as direct social work practice with individuals, familiesRead the story …
New Program Engages Students in Environmental Issues Close to Home
Students learning scientific process for observing health of local resources
November 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students involved in the University of Mississippi’s “Green Is the New Pink: Young Women Environmentalists in Action” program recently spent a Saturday testing and observing water sources and trying their hand at electrofishing at the UM Field Station in northeastern Lafayette County. “I like nature,” said Mary Porter Fountain, a ninth-grader atRead the story …