Even with fewer students on the University of Mississippi campus during the summer, engineering faculty stay busy. Amidst summer camps, freshman orientation, summer school, hosting parents and high school students on college tours, and planning meetings for the fall, Dean Alex Cheng and select faculty members manage to attend some alumni gatherings out-of-state. “Having theRead the story …
Drumming Up Support for Engineering School
Administrators, faculty and students visit alumni to share needs, ask for backing
August 28, 2015 by
UM Launches Online Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Program makes pre-K specialization accessible for educators
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education is offering a new online master’s degree in early childhood education. The Master of Education program is designed to prepare professional educators for a variety of roles within the field. “If you look at the states leading in education, you will see that they have invested aRead the story …
Janai Walton Impresses as Intern at Semmes Murphey
UM senior gained practical experience while gaining a passion for health care
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Everybody is familiar with the satisfaction of a job well done. But for many college students, that doesn’t necessarily translate to having high spirits about their prospective careers. Luckily for Janai Walton, her internship this summer provided both the satisfaction of good work and a career path she can be passionate about.Read the story …
Third Annual Racial Reconciliation Week Set for Sept. 7-12 at UM
Events include 'Lunch and Learn' with Ross Bjork and Derrick Evans, Will Campbell Plaza dedication
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics and the university’s William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation are sponsoring a slate of activities for the third annual Racial Reconciliation Week, which runs Tuesday through Saturday (Sept. 7-12). Entering its third year, Racial Reconciliation Week is dedicated to promoting racial equality and encouraging dialogueRead the story …
A Decade Later, Katrina Evokes Strong Memories
UM recalls deadly storm, the response and lessons learned
August 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss – On Aug. 29, 2005, Mississippi was changed forever as Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster in United States history, ravaged the Gulf Coast, killing hundreds of people in the state and displacing thousands. When the storm passed through, recovery efforts began immediately. Emergency agencies and personnel partnered with research institutions to getRead the story …
UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education Awarded $1.6 Million
Funding for STEM education center renewed for three years
August 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation of Jackson has awarded $1.6 million to the University of Mississippi’s Center for Mathematics and Science Education to support its efforts to improve STEM education statewide over the next three years. The grant marks the third time Hearin has renewed funding for the influential center, which celebrates 10Read the story …
UM Arabic Student Awarded Prestigious Boren Scholarship
Corey Fuller will spend the fall 2015 semester in Jordan studying the language
August 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student majoring in Arabic is the recipient of a prestigious Boren Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Corey Fuller, a senior from Pinson, Alabama, will study the language in Jordan this fall. Fuller, whose award covers up to $10,000 per semester, plans on using the funds toRead the story …
Alumnus Douglas Odom Using Talents at AmeriCorps VISTA
His goals revolve around helping improve education, life in Mississippi
August 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students are encouraged to engage in community service as part of the learning experience at the University of Mississippi. Douglas Odom, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and classics in 2013, took those lessons and made them a core part of his life. During his time as a student, OdomRead the story …
Ole Miss School of Pharmacy Honors Senior Scientist
Environmental toxicologist specializes in biotechnology for Army Corps of Engineers
August 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy honored its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at the annual Alumni Weekend Awards Banquet and Reunion Dinner. Jeffery Steevens, senior scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was recognized for his involvement in student service and professional achievement. “We are so pleased to honor Dr.Read the story …
Fourth-Year Pharmacy Student Lands National Scholarship
Program encourages students to pursue careers in academia
August 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cody Tawater, a fourth-year professional pharmacy student at the University of Mississippi, has been chosen to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Walmart Scholars Program. In its 11th year, the prestigious program awards $1,000 scholarships to 85 student-faculty pairs from AACP member institutions to attend select seminars and annualRead the story …