OXFORD, Miss. – American energy sources and rising technologies is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Tapas Bar, 1120 North Lamar Blvd. Jared Delcamp,Read the story …
Energy Sources, Future is Topic of Fall’s First Science Cafe
UM chemist shares research on nation's energy technologies and their possible impact
September 9, 2015 by
Students Help Protect UM, Community During Flu Season
'Operation Immunization' part of national immunization campaign
September 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The dreaded flu season is fast approaching, so it’s time to get an annual flu shot. Students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy are making it easy to stay healthy this year without leaving campus. In conjunction with the national Operation Immunization campaign driven by the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of StudentRead the story …
Internship Helps Political Science Student Prepare for Graduate School
NSF program provided intensive academic atmosphere and research opportunities
September 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi political science major Jacob Smith was accepted to the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates in Civil Conflict Management and Peace Science this summer at the University of North Texas. Smith, a senior from Corinth, was recommended to the program by his UM mentor, Matt DiGuseppe, assistant professorRead the story …
Donors Help Music and Opportunities Play on for UM Students
Charles and Margaret Hubbert make lead gift in band scholarship initiative
September 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Dr. Charles Hubbert joined the band as a University of Mississippi student, a door swung open to exceptional cultural opportunities. Some 57 years later, the physician continues to reap the rewards, inspiring him and his wife, Margaret, to make a lead gift to an initiative for band scholarships. The Mississippi native,Read the story …
Renowned Scholar of Native American History to Speak at UM
Theda Perdue slated for annual Gilder-Jordan Lecture on Sept. 9
September 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Native American history is the topic of this year’s Gilder-Jordan Lecture in Southern History at the University of Mississippi. Theda Perdue, distinguished professor emerita at the University of North Carolina, speaks at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in Nutt Auditorium. Free and open to the public, the event is organized through the CenterRead the story …
Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Admits Third Cohort
Prestigious teaching scholarship provides unique opportunities in exchange for commitment to teach in state
August 31, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixteen University of Mississippi freshmen from nine states joined the student body this week as fellows in the third class of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, one of the nation’s most valuable scholarships for future educators. The group possesses an average ACT score of 29 and represents substantial growth for theRead the story …
UM Receives $575,000 Grant to Maintain VISTA Project
College of Liberal Arts given federal funding for fifth consecutive year
August 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts is leading the fight against poverty through education, thanks in part to a federally-funded volunteer program. The North Mississippi Volunteers in Service to America project entered its fifth year of funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service. Directed by Stephen Monroe, assistant dean of theRead the story …
John O’Haver New Chair of Chemical Engineering
Professor brings age experience, fresh vision to department
August 28, 2015 by
Like many baby boomers, John O’Haver finds himself somewhere between the way things have been and where things are headed. Fortunately, his years of experience and vision for the future make him a perfect fit to lead the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. As chair, O’Haver replaces Clint Williford, who retiredRead the story …
Chemical Engineering Couple’s Careers Climbing
Alumni David and Janey Quigley enjoy relationship, work responsibilities
August 28, 2015 by
As children, David Quigley and Janey Henley became fast friends who shared similar interests and ambitions. The University of Mississippi chemical engineering alumni, who married five years ago, make a formidable pair whose individual achievements have brought each significant career success within the DuPont Corp. David Quigley is an operations manager for the packaging and warehouse areaRead the story …
Students Enjoy Successful Summer Internships
Trio found satisfying work experiences, possible future employment during training
August 28, 2015 by
For many students, summer break is spent traveling on vacation, taking a class or just hanging out by the pool. Others may spend some of that time working a job at the local grocery store or movie theater. However, several University of Mississippi engineering students spent their summer preparing for their future careers. One suchRead the story …