OXFORD, Miss. – In recognition of the 200th anniversary of Mississippi’s statehood, the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi will put special emphasis on Mississippi programs during the spring semester. “The people and events in Mississippi’s past provide an interesting glimpse into our state’s future,” explained Charles Overby, chairman of the center,Read the story …
Overby Center to Salute Mississippi’s 200th Anniversary
Programs examine state's history and look to the future
February 7, 2017 by
Ikhlas Khan Becomes NCNPR Director
Former associate director takes lead after 25 years with UM research center
February 6, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ikhlas Khan became director of the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy on Jan. 1. After receiving his doctorate in pharmacy from the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology in Munich, Khan joined the School of Pharmacy in 1988 as a postdoctoral research fellow. He becameRead the story …
UM Professor to Receive Mississippi Humanities Council Honor
Jodi Skipper to be given Humanities Scholar Award Feb. 10 in Jackson
February 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi anthropology and Southern studies professor is among five people being honored this month by the Mississippi Humanities Council. Jodi Skipper will receive the Humanities Scholar Award on Feb. 10 during the council’s 2017 Public Humanities Awards program in Jackson. The agency recognizes outstanding contributions by Mississippians to theRead the story …
Wally Guess Remembered as ‘Superior Teacher and Outstanding Researcher’
Services set for Saturday for visionary pharmacy educator, leader
February 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Wallace L. “Wally” Guess, fourth dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, serving from 1971 to 1989, died Monday (Jan. 30). A funeral service for Guess is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 4) at College Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at College Hill Cemetery. Guess is remembered asRead the story …
Giant Traveling Map of Europe Coming to Mississippi Schools
Geographic Alliance at UM sponsoring National Geographic tour
January 31, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in 10 cities around the state soon will be able to explore a giant map of Europe, thanks to the Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi. The statewide tour, which stretches from Long Beach to Oxford, began Jan. 23 and ends Feb. 24. Measuring 26-by-26-feet, the National Geographic TravelingRead the story …
CIS Professor Named Region 4 Adviser of the Year
Byunghyun Jang won the campus adviser award last year
January 31, 2017 by
Last year, Byunghyun Jang won the University of Mississippi’s Excellence in Advising award. As winner of the campus award, he was nominated for additional recognition through the National Association of Academic Advisors. Now Jang is NACADA Region 4 winner of the Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Advising. “It was a really big surprise asRead the story …
Co-Op Intern Yields Experience for CIS-Studio Art Major
Claire Hubacek spent summer working at Toyota
January 31, 2017 by
Last spring, Claire Hubacek attended the University of Mississippi Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Career Fair on a mission: to find a co-op position. After meeting with representatives from Toyota at the event, the Flowood native received a call from the company a week later. The senior, double majoring in computer science and studio art, wasRead the story …
Richard Chisolm Chosen MDOT Assistant Chief Engineer
1995 civil engineering alumnus served agency 22 years before latest promotion
January 31, 2017 by
Professional advancement is always cause for joy, and Richard Chisolm has much to smile about these days. Since earning his civil engineering degree in 1995, the University of Mississippi alumnus has worked in the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Over more than two decades, the Madison resident has steadily been promoted from entry level engineer-in-training toRead the story …
Don Dyer Delivers Lecture at Ohio State Symposium
Associate liberal arts dean met with other past Naylor Lecturers
January 27, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donald L. Dyer, associate dean for faculty and academic affairs, professor of Russian and linguistics, and co-director of the University of Mississippi’s Chinese Language Flagship Program, recently attended a special event featuring past Naylor Lecturers at Ohio State University. Dyer’s was among 16 papers delivered by former Naylor lecturers, all of whomRead the story …
UM Astrophysicist Joins Editorial Board of Physical Review Letters
APS fellow Emanuele Berti rises from featured writer to divisional associate editor
January 25, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Emanuele Berti has had several research articles accepted for Physical Review Letters, the respected journal published by the American Physical Society. Like many of his colleagues, he also has anonymously reviewed articles submitted by other researchers and made recommendations for their acceptance or rejection. Soon, however, the University of Mississippi astrophysicist willRead the story …