OXFORD, Miss. – Amateur photographers in the University of Mississippi and Oxford community are invited to participate in the University of Mississippi Museum’s Adult Studio Workshop: Photography with Brooke White, set for Nov. 11-12. The two-day workshop, designed for novices, will focus on the building blocks of photography, including composition, lighting and basic digital editing.Read the story …
Registration Open for UM Museum Photography Workshop
Participants get hands-on experience under guidance of fine art photographer Brooke White
November 1, 2016 by
Naeemul Hassan Joins CIS Faculty
New assistant professor combines expertise in computer information technology, journalism research
November 1, 2016 by
The moment Naeemul Hassan met faculty in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, the newest assistant professor of computer and information science felt that it was his destiny to be here. “When I came at Ole Miss for the job interview, the two things which impressed me the most were the people in the department and theRead the story …
Electrical Engineering Alumnus Keeps Successful Career Moving
Kevin Brown's proven track record lands position as president of Viking Range LLC
November 1, 2016 by
Finding success in the corporate world takes hard work, wise decisions and tenacity. University of Mississippi electrical engineering alumnus Kevin Brown has all of these, along with a career to prove it. Since graduating from UM, the Jackson, Tennessee, native has more than 25 years of appliance manufacturing experience in the U.S. and abroad, including gas andRead the story …
Acacia Santos Wins Miss Ole Miss Title
Engineering senior elected to represent UM student body
November 1, 2016 by
Acacia Santos was recently named 2016 Miss Ole Miss. A native of Southaven, the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College senior is studying mechanical and electrical engineering with an emphasis in manufacturing at the University of Mississippi. Reflecting on her decision to run for the honor, Santos said that she just wanted show how grateful sheRead the story …
UM Law School Hosts Mississippi Supreme Court Candidates
Nov. 2 election forum to include question-and-answer session
October 31, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The student body of the University of Mississippi School of Law is hosting a forum Wednesday (Nov. 2) for candidates in the Mississippi Supreme Court District 3, Place 1 election. The event, set for 6-7:30 p.m. in the law school’s Weems Auditorium, is free and open to the public. Candidates scheduled toRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Earns Health Care Hero Award
Daniel Riche noted for leadership in pharmacy, patient management fields
October 27, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Daniel M. Riche, an associate professor of pharmacy practice in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been honored with Mississippi Business Journal’s 2016 Health Care Heroes award, which recognizes contributions to health and well-being. Riche was chosen as one of 33 winners from around the state after a patient of theRead the story …
Clinical Pharmacy Pioneer to Give UM Waller Lecture
John E. Murphy selected as distinguished lecturer for Nov. 4 event
October 26, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John E. Murphy, professor and associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, will deliver the 2016 Coy W. Waller Distinguished Lecture at the University of Mississippi. The Nov. 4 lecture, “Pharmacy World Domination,” is set for 11 a.m. at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.Read the story …
John R. Gutiérrez Named UM Humanities Teacher of the Year
Honoree to present lecture in linguistics Nov. 9 on campus
October 25, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts and the Mississippi Humanities Council have named John R. Gutiérrez, Croft professor of Spanish, as the university’s Humanities Teacher of the Year. Gutiérrez joined the UM faculty in 2000 to teach and mentor students with the Croft Institute for International Studies and to developRead the story …
UM Engineering School Raises Admission Standards
Move makes entrance more stringent, odds of student success higher
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To give its students better chances to graduate and launch successful careers, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has raised admission standards for most of its degree programs. To enroll in the Bachelor of Science programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer and information science, electrical engineering, geological engineering, geology, and mechanical engineering,Read the story …
UM Physics Department Offers Hair-Raising Night of Science
'Spooky Physics Night' shows off scientific principles in educational, fun format
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frights, food and fun are the order of the evening when the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy presents its annual “Spooky Physics Night” demonstrations from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (Oct. 28) in Lewis Hall. The program will include a stage show at 8 p.m. Hands-on activities for theRead the story …