OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi saxophone studio traveled to the University of Georgia last month for a joint event that included a teacher swap, master class and collaborative concert. Adam Estes, UM assistant professor of music, traveled with seven of his students to Athens, Georgia, where they worked alongside Connie Frigo, associate professorRead the story …
UM, Georgia Music Professors Team Up for Teaching, Performance
Joint saxophone event funded by SEC travel grant
April 27, 2017 by
UM Sophomore Wins Entrepreneurial Spirit of Mississippi Scholarship
Mary Eveleen Brown honored for accomplishments, involvement with $2,500 award
April 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – JAMAS Capital Management, a private investment firm based in Jackson, has named University of Mississippi sophomore Mary Eveleen Brown as the recipient of the 2017 JAMAS Capital Entrepreneurial Spirit of Mississippi Scholarship. A native of Brentwood, Tennessee, Brown got an early start in entrepreneurship at age 12, when she made and soldRead the story …
UM Recognizes Three Employees with Frist Service Awards
Honorees are modern languages and political science professors and admissions director
April 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Following glowing letters of recommendation from students, fellow faculty members and parents, three University of Mississippi employees have been chosen to receive prestigious honors for their exceptional service. The Thomas Frist Student Service Awards are presented annually to Ole Miss faculty and staff members who have “gone the extra mile” in unwaveringRead the story …
Shan Jiang Joins Mechanical Engineering Faculty
Postdoctoral fellow brings research expertise to department, students
April 25, 2017 by
When it comes to athletics, the University of Mississippi and the University of Missouri are rivals. But when Shan Jiang decided it was time to begin his professional teaching and research career at an R1 institution, he didn’t find it too difficult to forsake the Tigers for the Rebels. “I was a ‘Mizzou Tiger,’ butRead the story …
Alumnus William H. Baker Jr. Presented McCulloch Lifetime Achievement Award
Honor recognizes contributions to Association for Manufacturing Excellence
April 25, 2017 by
Adding to many accolades during his career, William H. “Bill” Baker Jr. (ME 63) received the 2016 Mac McCulloch Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. Established in 2004, the McCulloch Award not only recognizes service to the association but also honors an individual’s character, integrity and leadership. Recipients are nominated and selectedRead the story …
Colbert Lehr Reflects upon Time as Engineering Student Body President
With experience, planning, electrical engineering senior accomplishes a lot during his time in office
April 25, 2017 by
Colbert Lehr, an electrical engineering major from Brandon, said that his time serving on the Engineering Student Body Leadership Council since his freshman year helped him decide to run for the position of ESB president. He was elected ESB president by his peers last spring and has spent the past 12 months working to betterRead the story …
UM Students Help Manage Investments for Tennessee Valley Authority
Ole Miss team places fourth in investment competition, gains real-world experience
April 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twelve students from the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration’s portfolio management team recently represented the university in Nashville, Tennessee, for the Tennessee Valley Authority Investment Challenge. The TVA’s investment program is one of the nation’s largest student-managed investment plans. It allows student teams to manage stock portfolios for the agency,Read the story …
UM Pharmacy Students to Present at Veterinary Conference
Both are leaders in campus Rebel Vets
April 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two UM School of Pharmacy students are to speak this weekend at the Annual Veterinary Pharmacy Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, hosted by the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Second-year pharmacy students Robert Ross and Alexandria Gochenauer, who are both interested in veterinary pharmacy, were recommended to speak at the April 20-22 conferenceRead the story …
UM School of Engineering Honors Alumni, Faculty and Students
Annual awards recognize recipients' achievements, service
April 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Successful University of Mississippi School of Engineering alumni, faculty and students received their due Thursday (April 20) during the school’s 2017 Honors Banquet. The annual awards were presented by Dean Alex Cheng and others at the Inn at Ole Miss. Alumni recipients are Karen Comer Matthews (BSCE 85), president and CEO ofRead the story …