OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host journalist, executive and internet activist Sue Gardner on Monday (Nov. 13) for a discussion of “How the Internet Broke Democracy, and What We Can Do About It Now.” Gardner’s lecture is set for at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Overby Center for Politics and Southern Journalism. TheRead the story …
UM Hosts Former Wikipedia Executive, Journalist and Internet Activist
Sue Gardner to deliver insights on social media and technology Nov. 13 on campus
November 8, 2017 by
New Book Celebrates First 100 Years of UM Business School
Launch party set for Nov. 10 at Off Square Books
November 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration concludes its series of events celebrating the school’s centennial with a book launch Friday (Nov. 10) at Oxford’s Off Square Books. The 5 p.m. event will feature signings and a video commemorating “100 Years of Ole Miss Business.” It is free and open toRead the story …
BodyTraffic to Perform at Ford Center, Host Workshops this Week
West Coast troupe renowned for blending traditional choreography with contemporary dance styles
November 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts hosts the internationally recognized dance company BodyTraffic for one performance Thursday evening (Nov. 9). Ticket for the 7:30 p.m. show are available at the UM Box Office inside the Ford Center. They are $30 for orchestra/parterre and tier 1 boxRead the story …
National and Worldwide Rankings Provide UM Benchmarks of Success
University committed to capitalizing on momentum and reaching new heights of excellence
November 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi was recently named to the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education’s College Rankings for 2018. UM also continues to increase its global research standing through gains in the NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. Mississippi’s flagship universityRead the story …
Attendees Participate in First UM Natural Products Training Lab Course
Pharmacy school sets next session for February
November 5, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and its National Center for Natural Products Research conducted their first course recently in the Natural Products Training Lab, covering various aspects and techniques of botanical authentication. “I am very pleased with how the first training lab course went,” said Ikhlas Khan, NCNPR director. “ThisRead the story …
Private Giving Offers Students More than Expected
UM scholarships enhance education experience
November 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Since she was 5 years old, Abby Bruce, of Saltillo, has wanted to be fluent in Spanish. Thanks to an endowment created by a private gift to the University of Mississippi, the senior will graduate with a degree not just in Spanish but also in international studies. Every day, in classrooms andRead the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Lauded for Research Excellence
UM faculty-student collaborators produce record number of award-winning abstracts at conference
November 3, 2017 by
Students and faculty from the UM Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management celebrate winning the most Outstanding Abstract awards among universities participating in the 2017 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Chicago. Submitted photo OXFORD, Miss. – Students and faculty from the University of Mississippi’s Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management were recognized forRead the story …
Gloria Kellum Lauded with New Scholarship Fund
Political science group honors longtime UM administrator
November 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The advisory board for the University of Mississippi’s Department of Political Science has honored longtime administrator Gloria Kellum by establishing a scholarship endowment in her name, recognizing her service to the university. Board member Rod Taylor of Rosemary Beach, Florida, nominated the former vice chancellor for university relations for the honor dueRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Partner with McLean Institute to Make a Difference
CEED initiative allows participants to broaden their education while helping communities
November 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Many pharmacy students are attracted to the profession because of a desire to help people and to build healthier communities. At the University of Mississippi, several pharmacy students have partnered with the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement over the last three years to get a head start on theirRead the story …
Triplets Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Juniors Ann Weston, Katherine and Will Sistrunk each earned the honor
November 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Phi Kappa Phi honor society inducted 270 new members Sunday (Oct. 29), including three juniors from the same family. Ann Weston, Katherine and Will Sistrunk, triplets from Springfield, Missouri, were inducted into the most selective interdisciplinary honor society at the university. All three are members ofRead the story …