OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Online Master of Business Administration program has been named as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings, released today (Jan. 10), place Ole Miss at No. 22 nationally. “We are excited for the recognition of the outstanding education received inRead the story …
UM Online Master of Business Administration Program Ranked in Top 25
U.S News & World Report releases 2017 rankings for online MBA degrees
January 10, 2017 by
Schools Look to DeSoto Writing Center for Insight
Faculty and staff offer advice, resources for development of middle and high school centers
January 5, 2017 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – As director of the Writing Center at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven, Jeanine Rauch sees the value of honing writing skills early. “Ultimately, writing is clear thinking,” said Rauch, an instructor in the university’s Department of Writing and Rhetoric. “When students are confident in their own writing, the writing processRead the story …
Spero Peters Picks Perfect Profession, Pastimes
Mechanical engineering alumnus has a passion for nuclear power work
January 5, 2017 by
Spero Peters always seems to make just the right choices for himself. Nearly 10 years ago, the Germantown, Tennessee, native decided to attend the University of Mississippi. “Between family and friends that had gone or were going to Ole Miss, I was very familiar with the university,” he said. “It just seemed like a goodRead the story …
Grant Extends Foundation’s Support of METP to 10 Years, $42 Million
Success of teacher preparation program draws $28 million in continued funding for UM, MSU
January 4, 2017 by
JACKSON, Miss. – A new commitment of $28 million from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation marks a total investment of $42.1 million over 10 years into the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, a collaborative teacher preparation program at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University that provides both scholarships and an honors college-typeRead the story …
New UM Scholarship Honors a Son, Father and Friend
Crawfords create UM endowment for Eagle Scouts, business majors
January 3, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Achieving the Eagle Scout rank – the highest accomplishment in Scouting – reflects a level of leadership and commitment reached only by about 5 percent of Boy Scouts. Mitchell Crawford was one those proud Eagle Scouts. Crawford, 34, died in 2011 after a five-year battle with lymphoma. Terry Crawford and his wife,Read the story …
UM Natural Products Center Designated as Center of Excellence
Food and Drug Administration has awarded the distinction to NCNPR for 15 straight years
December 30, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has renewed the National Center for Natural Products Research’s designation as a Center of Excellence in recognition of its work in botanical dietary supplement research. This is the 15th consecutive year the NCNPR has received this recognition. As part of its partnership with the FDA, whichRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Win NCPA Presidential Scholarships
Ashley Culbertson and Lily Van honored for achievement, interest in community pharmacies
December 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi pharmacy students have won presidential scholarships from the National Community Pharmacists Association. Ashley Culbertson and Lily Van, both third-professional-year students, are among only 25 students nationally who received the $2,000 awards. The NCPA represents the employees of more than 22,000 independent community pharmacies across the country, which dispenseRead the story …
Streets Endow Scholarship to Honor Longtime UM History Professor
Education fund named after Harry P. Owens, professor emeritus and Civil War scholar
December 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent gift from two University of Mississippi donors will provide scholarship opportunities for future UM secondary education majors while honoring Professor Emeritus Harry P. Owens, who taught history at the university for more than 35 years. The Dr. Harry P. Owens Secondary Education Opportunity Scholarship Endowment was created with a $25,000Read the story …
UM Manufacturing Students Organize Automotive Society Chapter
Several members attended Southern Automotive Conference; plan future activities
December 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the auto industry in the United States continues to rebound, University of Mississippi students are positioning themselves for future productivity and success. Twelve students have formed a campus chapter of the Collegiate Automotive Manufacturing Society. The chapter began in fall 2015 as a result of an idea presented by Ryan Miller,Read the story …
Larry Walker Retires as NCNPR Director
UM School of Pharmacy celebrates administrator's 35-year career
December 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Dec. 31, Larry Walker retires as director of the National Center for Natural Products Research after 35 years of service to the University of Mississippi. Walker began his career at Ole Miss in 1981 as a research assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy. In 1987, he led a natural products discoveryRead the story …