OXFORD, Miss. – More than 800 children across Lafayette County received handwritten messages from other local children recently as part of the first-ever Lafayette-Oxford-University Pen Pal Project. Co-sponsored by multiple organizations – including the Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level Reading at the University of Mississippi, the Lafayette County Literacy Council and the United Way’s LOU ReadsRead the story …
Local Schoolchildren Connect Through LOU Pen Pal Project
More than 800 students helped write letters in literacy-based event
March 10, 2017 by
UM Engineers Without Borders Returns to West Africa
Following successful crowdfunding campaign, team advances infrastructure project in Togo
March 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Entering its sixth year of helping people of the West African nation of Togo build a sound infrastructure, the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders is continuing its work to help drill and complete a deep water well for a rural village. Two faculty and six students are in theRead the story …
Susan L. Taylor Calls Women to Action at UM
Former editor of Essence magazine delivered Women's Empowerment keynote Tuesday night
March 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Delivering the third annual Women’s Empowerment keynote address for Women’s Month observances Tuesday evening (March 7) at the University of Mississippi, Susan L. Taylor discussed social challenges and urged women to action to help solve our nation’s problems. The former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine and founder-CEO of the National CARES Mentoring MovementRead the story …
John Bentley Named Pharmacy Administration Chair
New leader received 2016 UM Faculty Achievement Award
March 8, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John Bentley, a professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, has been named the new chair of the Department of Pharmacy Administration in the School of Pharmacy. Bentley received his Ph.D. in pharmacy administration from the UM pharmacy school in 1998 and began working as an assistant professor in theRead the story …
Pharmacy Practice Professor Wins Mentoring Award
Laurie Fleming trains student pharmacists in workplace skills
March 3, 2017 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Laurie Fleming, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been recognized by the American Pharmacists Association with its 2017 Community Pharmacy Residency Excellence in Precepting Award. The role of a preceptor is to mentor postgraduate student pharmacists in workplace situations. As part of theRead the story …
Spring Honors Convocation Features Evening of Music and Cinema
Event brings acclaimed film artists to UM
March 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Spring Convocation for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College will bring a live cinematic experience featuring acclaimed artists to the University of Mississippi. Titled “Live Cinema,” the event features a series of short films along with live narration and music. It includes Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sam Green; acclaimed animator Brent Green; DanRead the story …
UM Hosts State Robotics Competition this Weekend
Center for Mathematics and Science Education prepares for fifth annual FIRST Tech Challenge
March 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Middle and high school students from across the state will compete in Mississippi’s fifth annual FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition Saturday (March 4) at the University of Mississippi. Hosted by UM’s Center for Mathematics and Science Education, judging begins at 7 a.m. in Tad Smith Coliseum. Public events begin at 10 a.m., and the competitionRead the story …
UM Law Tax Clinic Assists Oxford Community
Students help residents navigate legal issues and maximize their refunds
February 28, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students enrolled in the tax practicum at the University of Mississippi School of Law are getting real-world experience by assisting Oxford residents with their taxes this season. Fourteen students in the law school’s Tax Clinic manage and staff an IRS-funded Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program twice a week at the Oxford-Lafayette PublicRead the story …
Dallas Baker Lands a Top Post at Neel-Schaffer
Mechanical engineering alumnus is new director of environmental services
February 28, 2017 by
Dallas Baker (BSME 93, MS 97) has retired from a longtime job, but he isn’t finishing working yet. After serving nearly 24 years with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in a variety of roles, the mechanical engineering alumnus has joined Neel-Schaffer Inc. of Jackson as the firm’s director of environmental services. “I lead aRead the story …
Three Engineering Students Receive Outstanding Senior Leadership Awards
Adam Schildhammer, Dustin Dykes and Holly Pitts represent School of Engineering's best
February 28, 2017 by
Three University of Mississippi seniors have been named recipients of the 2016-17 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award in the School of Engineering. Chosen are Dustin Dykes of Madison, Alabama; Holly Pitts of Indianola; and Adam Schildhammer of Alpharetta, Georgia. Each recipient was selected through a competitive nomination process in his or her respective department. Nominations areRead the story …