OXFORD, Miss. – For the second time this year, a University of Mississippi professor has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation. Sarah Liljegren, associate professor of biology; is the sixth CAREER award recipient at UM in the last eight years. Jared Delcamp, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, received theRead the story …
Sarah Liljegren Honored with NSF Career Award
Associate professor of biology is sixth faculty member to receive the prestigious funding
November 5, 2015 by
UM Museum Unveils 2015 Holiday Keepsake Ornament
Herakles Neck Amphora illustrates the Greek hero defeating the Nemean Lion
November 5, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the 15th year, the University of Mississippi Museum is offering a new keepsake ornament for the holidays. This year’s design features an ancient Greek neck amphora, c. 510-500 B.C., from the David M. Robinson Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities. On this amphora, the hero Herakles, known as Hercules to theRead the story …
Learning Lessons from Haley Barbour’s Career
Initiative launched to honor former governor through UM political science department
November 4, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An initiative is underway to honor two-term Mississippi governor and national political leader Haley Barbour at the University of Mississippi, with a goal of attracting $1.5 million for a faculty chair in the Department of Political Science. Initial gifts, already totaling more than $300,000, are an indication of the interest in buildingRead the story …
Michael Cravens is the Congressman’s Confidant
Computer science alumnus serves as chief of staff to Rep. Gregg Harper
November 3, 2015 by
Ask Michael Cravens what has been the most fulfilling thing in his life so far and he immediately cites his faith. He’ll quickly add that serving as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper (R.-Miss.) runs a very close second. “Congressman Harper has a heart for serving others unlike anyone else I have everRead the story …
Anne Marie DeLee is Soaring High
Chemical engineering senior excels on many levels
November 2, 2015 by
Anne Marie DeLee is not your typical engineering student. The senior chemical engineering student from McComb has found herself engaged in nearly every aspect of campus life over the past four years. Her commitment to academics, leadership and service has led her to being one of the School of Engineering’s most well-rounded students. DeLee graduatedRead the story …
LaTanya Dixon Hears Call to Serve Community
Doctoral student works to help students succeed in STEM fields
November 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – LaTanya Dixon came to the University of Mississippi in 2001 to study pre-medicine, but her service as a tutor and mentor at the Boys and Girls Club made her reconsider her career goals. When Dixon was an undergraduate, a friend introduced her to AmeriCorps, an organization that places college volunteers in nonprofitsRead the story …
Vanderbilt Researcher to Deliver Borne Lecture
Nov. 2 talk by Lawrence Marnett to focus on mechanism of NSAID action
October 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lawrence J. Marnett, a cancer researcher and administrator at Vanderbilt University, is set to deliver the 11th annual Ronald F. Borne Distinguished Lecture, coming up Nov. 2 at the University of Mississippi. Marnett is director of the A.B. Hancock Jr. Memorial Laboratory for Cancer Research, senior associate dean for biomedical sciences, associateRead the story …
Facebook, LinkedIn Representatives Featured at ‘Data Day’
Students to learn how data can impact businesses, careers
October 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi presents the first Ole Miss New Media Data Day on Thursday (Nov. 5) in the Overby Center auditorium. Data Day will bring in representatives of two of the world’s most recognized social networking entities, Facebook and LinkedIn, to discussRead the story …
‘Spooky Physics Night’ Returns Oct. 30
UM to host annual fun, informative family event
October 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Expect to experience physics in a more mysterious way when the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy presents “Halloween Spooky Physics Night” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (Oct. 30) in Lewis Hall. Every fall, the physics department’s faculty and students look forward to hosting this annual seasonal event that’sRead the story …
More than Just Counting Pills
Pharmacists provide vital link in health care system
October 27, 2015 by
“Pharmacy school? Why would you want to count pills for the rest of your life?” my mother asked incredulously. This was her initial reaction to me saying I wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy. You see, I was not the traditional type of student that changed majors multiple times before deciding on a careerRead the story …