OXFORD, Miss. – Canadian aviation law expert Paul Fitzgerald visits the University of Mississippi School of Law on Wednesday (Nov. 1) for a discussion of a major trans-Atlantic pact between Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. His talk, titled “Introducing A++, A Global Mega Airline You’ve Never Heard Of,” is set for 12:45 p.m. inRead the story …
Aviation Law Expert to Speak Wednesday at UM
Paul Fitzgerald to discuss landmark trans-Atlantic alliance
October 31, 2017 by
Business School Students Visit the ‘Oracle of Omaha’
Group gets rare chance to learn from world-class investor Warren Buffett
October 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of University of Mississippi students got career advice and wisdom from Warren Buffett, better known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” during a recent face-to-face conversation at his headquarters in Nebraska. This was the first time the UM School of Business Administration had participated in such an event, but the experienceRead the story …
Marc Lerner is UM’s 2017 Humanities Teacher of the Year
Honoree will discuss research into Swiss folk hero William Tell
October 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Marc Lerner, associate professor of history at the University of Mississippi, will give the 2017 Humanities Teacher of the Year Lecture on a popular figure in folklore at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Bondurant Hall auditorium. Lerner will discuss “The International William Tell: Highlighting Popular Culture in a Transatlantic World,” focusing on his researchRead the story …
UM Law Students Win Bicentennial Moot Court Competition
Duo successfully defend client in fictional case
October 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi law students recently successfully argued their case and won a moot court completion as part of the bicentennial of Mississippi’s judiciary and legal profession. Third-year students James Blake Kelly, of Brandon, and Meredith Pohl, of Houston, Texas, defeated a team from the Mississippi College School of Law inRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Group Named Most Improved Chapter of the Year
Organization honored by National Community Pharmacists Association at annual convention
October 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association was recognized as the Most Improved Chapter of the Year at the NCPA Convention in Orlando earlier this month. “Our chapter is devoted to promoting independent pharmacy in Mississippi,” said fourth-year student Lily Van, of Honolulu. “ItRead the story …
Price Walden and Alice Anne Light Return to UM for Sarahfest
Living Music Resource and Sarah Isom Center bring alumni to campus for interview series, concert
October 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Living Music Resource and the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies are teaming up again to host events for the annual Sarahfest. UM alumnus and composer Price Walden will perform his original work “A Song of Songs” at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 27) in the David H. Nutt Auditorium.Read the story …
Still Time for Tailgating around Brevard Hall
Sponsorships available for next season's home football games
October 26, 2017 by
As if life is not grand enough in the world of Ole Miss Engineering, during the fall semester, there is an added element of football, free food, outstanding student organizations, wonderful alumni, faculty and staff, friends and prospective students all converging on a premier real estate spot on the Circle. Multiple red and blue tentsRead the story …
Engineering Students Take Study USA Intersession Course in New York City
Civil engineering professor guides class to close-up of bridges, sites in the Big Apple
October 26, 2017 by
During May 2017 intersession, seven University of Mississippi civil engineering students ventured to New York City as enrollees of a new course titled “Bridges of New York.” The first offering proved to be an adventure in many respects for all involved. “The idea for the course grew out of a bridge engineering course I taughtRead the story …
13 Engineering Students Named Brevard, Adler Scholars
Freshmen hail from four states and represent several majors
October 26, 2017 by
Thirteen University of Mississippi students have been named recipients of major scholarships in the School of Engineering this fall. Representing Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois and Tennessee, they are this year’s Brevard and John G. Adler scholars. This exceptional group of students posted an average ACT score of 33.4 and an average 3.92 high school grade-point average.Read the story …
UM Establishes Center for Graphene Research and Innovation
New center to capitalize on decade of cross-disciplinary graphene and nano materials research
October 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has established a new center to advance translational science and engineering of graphene-based technologies. The Center for Graphene Research and Innovation was officially established Oct. 19, with approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The new center will focus on bridging the gapRead the story …