As they have for nearly 90 years, members of the University of Mississippi marching band, “The Pride of the South,” are set to begin practice this weekend (Aug. 15) to prepare for a fall season of football games, pep rallies and tailgate celebrations in the Grove. The band has helped set the atmosphere at countlessRead the story …
Ole Miss Student Finds Calling in D.C. Internship
August 11, 2015 by
Internships are an important part of a college education. Summer internships offer students hands-on experiences in their field of choice. University of Mississippi senior Anna Lee Whisenant, a Madison native, has spent her summer in Washington, D.C., as a policy intern for the U.S. Small Business Administration. The public policy and political science major isRead the story …
UM Students Get Pharmacy Experience in Peru
Mission provides medications, reading glasses to locals
August 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Arriving around midnight in Lima, Peru, six University of Mississippi pharmacy students began an arduous drive up the Pan-American Highway. After traversing mountain roads for eight hours, they arrived at their home base in Pomabamba. From there, they ventured out to the remote villages of Pallahuasi, Chogo, Piscos and Vinauya. Their mission:Read the story …
Staff Member Keeps Pharmacy School’s Equipment in Working Order
August 3, 2015 by
A leap of faith brought Lowndes County native Derek Oglesby to the University of Mississippi. “I hail from ‘Bulldog country,’” Oglesby said. “Ole Miss was never really on my list as one of the places I expected to work when I grew up.” That changed, however, when Oglesby applied for a position with the UniversityRead the story …
Steadfast Retiree Continues to Have Impact on Pharmacy School
Robert Bishop reflects on nearly 50 years of memories
August 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When looking back over his nearly 50 years at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Robert Bishop remembers his friends the most. “I made some very good friends at the pharmacy school,” he said. “I’ve had a really wonderful time here. Time really does fly when you’re having fun.” Bishop, whoRead the story …
Fisher-Wirth Chosen as Fellow of Black Earth Institute
July 31, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ann Fisher-Wirth, professor of English and director of the environmental studies program at the University of Mississippi, has been chosen as a fellow of the Black Earth Institute, a think tank of artists and scholars devoted to serving environmental and social causes with their art. “I am very pleased to be chosen as a fellowRead the story …
Keeping the Flame
Oklahoma City alumni help UM accounting school continue to excel
July 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Ed and Barbara Krei, the University of Mississippi is the place where it all came together – friendship, networking, young love and, most importantly, lasting and valuable educations. Longtime UM supporters, the couple established the Edward Krei Lectureship in Accountancy in 2009. This year, they have generously elevated their endowment toRead the story …
Stamps Scholar Recognized by Autism Science Foundation
Dylan Ritter completes second summer conducting brain development research at Texas A&M
July 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dylan Ritter, a junior majoring in biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has been recognized by the Autism Science Foundation as one of the top five undergraduates in the nation working on groundbreaking projects in the field of autism. Ritter, a Stamps Scholar and member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College,Read the story …
Scholarship Donation to Assist Study Abroad Students
Gift honors UM alumnus and provides help for Mississippi students to learn through travel
July 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students wanting to study abroad in Germany have a new opportunity to obtain financial assistance. Each year, a qualifying student can receive just over $1,000 to assist in the cost of the program. Morgan Martin, of Alexandria, Virginia, has provided a donation to the university in honor of his father,Read the story …