OXFORD, Miss. – Efforts by faculty, staff and students to excel in their pursuit of knowledge have given the University of Mississippi, the state’s flagship university, new momentum in its mission to lead the way in learning, discovery and engagement for the state and nation. UM has been ranked among the nation’s best public institutionsRead the story …
UM Moves Up in Measures of Academic and Research Performance
University included in several rankings of the nation's and world's best institutions
February 21, 2017 by
Alex Lopez Joins Chemical Engineering Faculty
New assistant professor's goals include developing research lab, improving graduate program
February 17, 2017 by
When the opportunity to join the University of Mississippi faculty presented itself, Alexander Lopez, assistant professor of chemical engineering, enthusiastically embraced it. “During my on-site visit, I was pleased by the vibrancy of Oxford, the university and the chemical engineering department in which I was applying,” said Lopez, who began teaching courses last September. “IRead the story …
Physicists to Gather for International Workshop at UM
Scientists from around the globe coming to Feb. 27-March 2 event on gravitational research
February 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dozens of esteemed scientists from around the globe are headed to the University of Mississippi for a four-day workshop on the latest in gravitational-wave astronomy, hosted by the UM Gravitation, Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics Group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The “Strong Gravity and Binary Dynamics with Gravitational Wave Observations”Read the story …
Chemistry of Milk Topic of UM Science Cafe for February
Chemistry professor and student team up for second presentation of spring semester
February 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The chemistry of dairy products is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd.Read the story …
Former UM Director Receives Arts Commission Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Ferris to be honored at 2017 Governor's Arts Awards
February 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – William R. Ferris, the preeminent scholar and documenter of Mississippi’s rich culture, music and folklore, has been documenting the lives of Mississippians for more than 50 years. On Feb. 16, the Mississippi Arts Commission will honor him with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards. Ferris is a scholar,Read the story …
Applicants Sought for Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship
JAMAS Capital Management created award to encourage pursuit of innovative business careers
February 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the University of Mississippi’s School of Business Administration are encouraged to apply soon for a new scholarship funded by JAMAS Capital Management, a private investment firm based in Jackson. The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Mississippi Scholarship, worth $2,500, is intended to help UM students become the entrepreneurial business leaders of theRead the story …
$3 Million Grant to Provide Pre-K Prep for Mississippi Educators
Consortium, UM prepare 'bundle' of strategies for teachers, administrators
February 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A three-year, $3 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will help University of Mississippi faculty provide educators across the state with specialized training to use new research and meet upcoming training demands facing the early childhood education workforce. The funds will be awarded in $1 million increments over the next threeRead the story …
University, ERDC Officials Discuss Partnership Opportunities
UM aims to increase collaborations with agency on several research projects
February 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi administrators met with two top representatives from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center who visited campus Thursday (Feb. 9) to discuss strengthening mutually beneficial collaborations. ERDC Director Jeff Holland and Deputy Director David Pittman visited Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter; Alex Cheng, dean of the School of Engineering;Read the story …
History Professor Awarded Prestigious NEH Fellowship
Jarod Roll among nation's top scholars chosen for distinction
February 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jarod Roll, associate professor of history at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded a coveted fellowship by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The yearlong fellowship allows scholars in the humanities to focus solely on their research or writing. Of the 1,298 scholars who applied for the 2017 fellowship, only 86Read the story …
Overstreet-Miller Joins DeSoto Campus as IMC Instructor
New full-time faculty member brings extensive experience in public relations, marketing
February 12, 2017 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – The University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven has hired a full-time faculty member to strengthen its integrated marketing communications program. Patricia Overstreet-Miller, who began working at the regional campus this spring as an IMC instructor, has an expansive career in communications, including public relations, marketing, advertising and lobbying. At the corporate level,Read the story …