OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Center for Population Studies has been invited to partner with various organizations to plan, research and evaluate a program using breastfeeding to improve the health outcomes for low birth weight babies from the Delta region of Mississippi. The “Right! from the Start” initiative is a breastfeeding outreach programRead the story …
UM Researchers Evaluate if ‘Breast is Best’ in the Delta
Center for Population Studies joins interdisciplinary team to plan and study breastfeeding program
March 24, 2015 by
‘American Cultural Icon’ John Waters to Perform One-Man Show on Campus
March 24, 2015 by
Acclaimed writer, director and photographer John Waters is bringing his one-man show “This Filthy World” to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts for a March 28 performance. Hosted by the university’s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, the student-inspired event is made possible by the support fromRead the story …
ESB President Reflects on Banner Year
Ben Lapane led student body to new heights
March 24, 2015 by
After Benjamin Lapane discussed the role of the Engineering Student Body president with members of the dean’s office staff, he felt compelled to run for the position. He won that election last spring and quickly began seeking ways to improve the School of Engineering for current and future students. “One of my major goals whileRead the story …
Influential TV Writer David Simon to Deliver Gender Conference Keynote
March 20, 2015 by
The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies will feature influential television writer David Simon as the Howorth Lecturer for the center’s 15th annual Isom Student Gender Conference. The keynote address is set for 1:15 p.m. Friday (March 27) at the Lafayette County Courthouse. The Isom Student Gender Conference runs March 25-27. Simon began his career asRead the story …
Bruce Levingston, New UM Friends Share ‘Words and Music’ at Ford Center
Chancellor's Honors College artist-in-residence leading all-star local line-up for March 27 show
March 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When acclaimed concert pianist and recording artist Bruce Levingston returns to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts next Friday (March 27), he’ll be joined by an all-star line-up of campus celebrities. “Music Noir: An Evening of Words and Music” begins at 7:30 p.m. Combining the melodiesRead the story …
Children’s Book Festival to Benefit Local Schoolchildren
Authors Sheila Turnage and Adam Rubin to read for first- and fifth-graders at Ford Center
March 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Area schoolchildren are ready for the 2015 Children’s Book Festival, held as part of the Oxford Conference for the Book later this month. Sheila Turnage, author of “Three Times Lucky,” presents to the fifth-graders Monday (March 23). Adam Rubin, author of “Those Darn Squirrels,” presents to the first-graders Wednesday (March 25). BothRead the story …
UM Launches Partnership with African Universities
Ole Miss in Africa initiative includes education, research and exchange collaborations
March 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Long known as a mysterious continent seen only in movies or on the evening news, Africa is opening up for University of Mississippi students to study, experience and learn firsthand about international issues. The UM Office of Global Engagement has launched a major international initiative to develop and establish a significant footprintRead the story …
Pharmacy School to Install New NMR Spectrometers
Expanded capabilities will support drug research
March 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Known worldwide for its excellence in drug-discovery research, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is installing three new nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers to complete a suite of eight and enhance its research capabilities. The machines, which analyze chemical and physical properties of molecules, are part of an overhaul of the school’sRead the story …
UM Literacy Center Takes Lead Role in Jumpstart Program
Educators look to expand pre-K reading program in Mississippi
March 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction has taken over as the lead unit for the university’s ongoing partnership with Jumpstart, a national organization that helps children prepare for kindergarten by developing language and reading skills. Jumpstart, which places college students in pre-K classrooms to work with children on basic skills, isRead the story …
UM Chemistry Department Modifies Bachelor’s Curriculum
Undergraduate degree program offers traditional and pre-med emphasis
March 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi has begun offering two different pathways for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. “Our B.S. in Chemistry degree has been modified to have two tracks for students to choose from,” said Nathan Hammer, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry. “The first optionRead the story …