OXFORD, Miss. – For the third consecutive year, the University of Mississippi’s Master of Business Administration program has been named as one of the best in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek. The UM program ranked No. 36 among American public universities in the annual rankings and No. 68 overall nationally. “We are thrilled that theRead the story …
UM Master of Business Administration Program Ranks Among Nation’s Best
Bloomberg Businessweek lauds track record of alumni satisfaction, success
December 6, 2016 by
UM Engineering School Creates Biomedical Degree Program
Curriculum will prepare students for range of career opportunities in cutting-edge field
December 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After years of development, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has launched its new biomedical degree program. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved the curriculum for the new major during its November meeting. Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering are encouraged toRead the story …
UM Professor Shares His ‘A’ Game
Ken Sufka creates scholarship with book royalties
December 4, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ken Sufka, professor of psychology and pharmacology at the University of Mississippi, wants students to achieve academic success, so much so that he’s given them a guide that centrally involves bringing their “A” game to every class. During Sufka’s 25 years-and-counting at Ole Miss, an increasing number of students have sought hisRead the story …
UM Students Share Hospital Shadowing Experiences
Students followed health care professionals at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
December 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After spending several weeks shadowing area health care professionals, University of Mississippi students interested in similar careers shared highlights of their mentorship experiences this week. The Tuesday (Nov. 29) reception for those enrolled in the fall 2016 Medical Humanities course was held in Bryant Hall gallery on the Oxford campus. Members ofRead the story …
Charting Their Own Course
Three female chemical engineering graduates find success with Cooper Tire Co.
December 2, 2016 by
In a field and industry traditionally dominated by men, three female chemical engineering alumni from the University of Mississippi are making their mark at the Cooper Tire manufacturing plant in Tupelo. Jessica Sinak, Elizabeth Spence Taylor and Nichole Williams, all of whom earned their degrees within the past five years, each have launched promising careersRead the story …
North Mississippi VISTA Project Seeks Recruits
Sixth year of community-building program begins in January 2017
December 1, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The North Mississippi Volunteers in Service to America, or VISTA, Project is recruiting members interested in helping community organizations that combat poverty across the region for the coming year, its sixth year of operation. The VISTA Project, which is overseen by the University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and CommunityRead the story …
UM Welcomes ‘New Friends and Kindred Spirits’
University's freshman class of Stamps Scholars is nation's third-largest
December 1, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This fall, 36 partner schools across the country collectively welcomed the 11th class of Stamps scholars to their campuses. Selected from more than 400,000 applications, the new first-year class comprises 209 scholars with diverse academic interests including biology and neuroscience, public policy, mathematics, biochemistry, computer science, linguistics and anthropology, and international studies.Read the story …
Greg Moore Continues to Give Back
New CEO of AED Inc. generously supports his alma mater
December 1, 2016 by
Giving to the University of Mississippi School of Engineering is something Greg Moore has done for many years. So when the alumnus recently became CEO of AED Inc., he naturally decided to continue supporting his alma mater. “As a business leader with a marketing and business development background, the Ole Miss engineering school has provided a lotRead the story …
Lance Yarbrough Rejoins Geology and Geological Engineering Faculty
New assistant professor combines expertise in private sector, experiences in academia
December 1, 2016 by
Lance David Yabrough’s career was soaring before he joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty. Still, the newest assistant professor of geology and geological engineering was eager to come aboard. “I had been an adjunct associate professor with the department for more than a year while I was part of a small business technology startupRead the story …
UM Chapter of Society of Automotive Engineers Off to a Great Start
Group has leadership team, goals in place to compete on national level
December 1, 2016 by
Chartered in the fall of 2015, the Society of Automotive Engineers is a new student organization within the University of Mississippi School of Engineering that is looking to provide students with opportunities to gain skills and further their interests in the automotive industry. The organization boasts more than 127,000 members and has student chapters across the country,Read the story …