OXFORD, Miss. – Just when Hunter Gabbard thought things couldn’t possibly get any better, they did. The University of Mississippi physics student participated in an international team of scientists’ discovery of gravitational waves announced in February. Fresh on the heels of that surreal achievement, the Austin, Texas, native learned that he is the recipient ofRead the story …
Croft Institute, Honors College Senior Named Fulbright Scholar
Maggie Hall scheduled to teach English in Germany next year
April 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss – Maggie Hall has already visited Germany twice, but that hasn’t kept the University of Mississippi senior from being thrilled about returning there. Soon, the Greenwood native will get her wish as a 2016 Fulbright U.S. Student Award winner. An international studies and German major with a minor in mathematics, Hall has beenRead the story …
UM Graduate Wins Grammy Award
Nina Cole Garguilo performs as part of acclaimed choral ensemble
April 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nina Cole Garguilo, a 2011 University of Mississippi graduate, has added “Grammy winner” to her list of accomplishments. A member of the Phoenix Chorale of Arizona, Garguilo shared in the group’s 2015 Grammy for best choral performance, presented Feb. 15 in Los Angeles. Garguilo attributes much of her success to date toRead the story …
Memorial Scholarship to Benefit UM Students in the Sciences
Fund honors alumna Rexine Henry
April 17, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new scholarship at the University of Mississippi will support science majors in the College of Liberal Arts while honoring the memory of an Ole Miss alumna. Working with the UM Foundation, Dr. D. Chan Henry, of Jackson, has established the Rexine M. Henry Memorial Scholarship Endowment. “The main purpose was toRead the story …
UM Students Win Top Awards from State Public Relations Association
Ole Miss takes 12 of 13 student awards presented
April 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students swept the top awards in the Public Relations Association of Mississippi student competition, winning 12 of the 13 awards presented for student work. Christina Figg, an integrated marketing communications major from Santa Rosa, California, won Student Best of Show for the best entry in the entire competition, asRead the story …
Mother of Five ‘Pursues Dreams’ at UM DeSoto Campus
Cheryl Scott slated to graduate in May with bachelor's in elementary education
April 15, 2016 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Cheryl Scott is no stranger to hard work. A student in the elementary education program at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven, Scott is finishing her degree while also caring for her five children. “It has been extremely challenging,” Scott said. “I have to balance my time studying and working onRead the story …
UM, Legislature Working To Secure STEM Center Funding
University seeks up to $40 million for massive building project
April 15, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders are working with the Mississippi Legislature to secure up to $40 million over four years toward the cost of a new $138 million science, technology, engineering and mathematics building. The center is the crown jewel of the university’s newly-created Science District. UM Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter notes the university’s longstanding commitmentRead the story …
AT&T Donates $100,000 for Gov. Haley Barbour Endowment at UM
Contribution to endowment is one of the first by a major corporation
April 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – AT&T has donated $100,000 to help establish the Gov. Haley Barbour Endowment for the Study of American Politics at the University of Mississippi Department of Political Science. AT&T is one of the first major corporations to contribute to the fund that will support a new faculty position led by a prominent AmericanRead the story …
UM Dedicates Natural Products Training Center
Waters Corp.-partnered facility houses equipment for international scientific training
April 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and National Center for Natural Products Research, in partnership with Waters Corp., dedicated a state-of-the-art natural products training center including laboratories, an informatics suite and lecture space on Wednesday (April 13). Alice Clark, UM vice chancellor of University Relations, welcomed participants and observers to theRead the story …
Business Law Network to Host Spring Conference
Event to feature CLE credit, reception
April 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Business Law Network at the University of Mississippi School of Law will host a conference April 22 at Regions Private Wealth Management in Memphis, Tennessee, offering three hours of CLE credit to attendees. The conference and CLE begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception sponsored by Regions Private WealthRead the story …