OXFORD, Miss. – A veteran scientist who helped NASA achieve one of the crowning achievements of the 20th century will discuss highlights of her career Tuesday (Oct. 27) in a special University of Mississippi Science Cafe. Josephine “Jo” Howard, a UM graduate and former rocket scientist, will discuss “Reflections on the Apollo Space Program and MathematicsRead the story …
Former NASA Rocket Scientist Set for Special Science Cafe
UM alumna Josephine Howard to discuss math and science careers Oct. 27
October 26, 2015 by
October Proclaimed American Pharmacists Month in Oxford
Pharmacy school students, faculty support proclamation
October 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mayor George “Pat” Patterson has declared October as American Pharmacists Month in Oxford. Patterson recently signed a proclamation in support of the American Pharmacists Association’s national campaign “Know Your Pharmacist – Know Your Medicine.” “We are very pleased to recognize the important work that pharmacists provide to our community,” Patterson said. “AsRead the story …
UM Partners with MUW to Expand Jumpstart
Program provides service and teaching opportunities for college students
October 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new partnership between the University of Mississippi and Mississippi University for Women will expand Jumpstart, a national organization that helps children prepare for kindergarten by developing language and literacy skills, into the Columbus area. Until now, UM has been home to the state’s only Jumpstart chapter. The program, in its fourth year atRead the story …
District Judge to Lead UM Forum on Race and Moral Leadership
Carlton Reeves to share insights with students and lead a public discussion on campus
October 22, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will bring U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves, who serves the Southern District of Mississippi, to Oxford for an open forum on “Race and Moral Leadership in the U.S. Judicial System.” The open discussion will convene at 4 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 27) in Bryant Hall, Room 207. The eventRead the story …
Classics Professor to Discuss Economics of Color in Ancient Rome
Hilary Becker to lecture Oct. 28 on campus as Humanities Teacher of the Year
October 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A classics professor selected as the 2015 University of Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year is delivering a lecture as part of her honor. Hilary Becker, assistant professor of classics, addresses “The Economy of Color in Ancient Rome: A Case Study of the Pigment Trade” at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in BryantRead the story …
UM Professor Aids in Discovery of New Species of Giant Tortoise
Ryan Garrick among co-authors of peer-reviewed paper published in journal PLoS ONE
October 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biologist collaborated as part of an international research team on the discovery of a new species of the Galapagos giant tortoise, findings that are included in the Oct. 21 issue of PLoS ONE, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Public Library of Science. Working as part of aRead the story …
Study USA Program Allows Students to Immerse Themselves in Courses
UM students leave the classroom to explore issues during two-week Wintersession terms
October 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most University of Mississippi faculty members will say that “seeing a light bulb go on” when a student truly connects with the subject matter is one of the most rewarding parts of their profession. It is that passion for sharing knowledge and creative ideas that is driving many UM faculty members toRead the story …
Ole Miss Law Wins World Championship in Space Law
Team of three students triumphs over groups from India and Greece en route to victory
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi School of Law has won the world championship at the 2015 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition in Jerusalem. The team beat India’s Nalsar University of Law in the semifinals and triumphed over National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, today (Oct. 15) in the final round. UM is one ofRead the story …
Lackey Named ASTM International Professor of the Year
UM engineering teacher and researcher lauded for dedication, innovation
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ellen Lackey, a University of Mississippi mechanical engineering professor at the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, has won the 2015 Professor of the Year Award from ASTM International, a global standards development organization. The group, previously known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, has more than 30,000 global members. The ASTMRead the story …
Topological Quantum States of Matter is Topic for Next Science Cafe
UM physicist to share research on changes of non-thermal materials in Oct. 20 talk
October 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The topological properties of cold mater is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Café is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd. KevinRead the story …