OXFORD, Miss. – Fred Anklam Jr., a senior editor at USA Today, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Samuel Talbert Silver Em Award from the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media. The award will be presented at a dinner April 8 at the Inn at Ole Miss, starting at 6Read the story …
USA Today Editor Honored with Silver Em
Fred Anklam Jr. worked on landmark series examining Mississippi schools, covered U.S. House for national paper
March 2, 2015 by
Aaron Shirley, M.D. posthumously receives Community Service Award
UMMC’s professor named Diversity Educator of the Year
March 2, 2015 by
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recently held its Diversity celebration by recognizing campus and community leaders for the impact they have made in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect. The late Aaron Shirley M.D., (1933-2014) received the Community Service Award for courage, commitment, persistenceRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumna Receives Prestigious Teaching Award
Kelly Gable recognized for provider status, excellence in student instruction
March 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kelly Gable, an alumna of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the Teaching Excellence Award from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Presented annually, the award is the highest teaching honor a faculty member at SIUE can receive. Gable, who received her Pharm.D. from Ole Miss in 2004, isRead the story …
Free Family Law Clinic Set for UM
March 26 event provides assistance to north Mississippi residents on variety of legal matters
February 27, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A free family law clinic is set for March 26 at the University of Mississippi School of Law to assist self-represented plaintiffs in completing pleadings and presenting family law matters. The Family Law Legal Clinic, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m., is conducted in partnership with the Pro Bono Initiative and theRead the story …
Croft Lecture Focuses on Latin American Grassroots Activism
Boston University professor Jeffrey Rubin to discuss business response March 2
February 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The responses of private businesses to the social reforms and activism in Latin America over the past 20 years will be examined during a presentation March 2 at the University of Mississippi’s Croft Institute for International Studies. Jeffrey Rubin, associate professor of history and research associate at the Institute on Culture, ReligionRead the story …
Hakan Yasarer Joins Civil Engineering
Instructor teaches statics, surveying and laboratories
February 26, 2015 by
Even before Hakan Yasarer joined the University of Mississippi faculty last fall, the civil engineering instructor already felt that he would enjoy working here. “I was impressed by the history of the university and I enjoyed the campus atmosphere,” Yasarer said. “Most importantly, I found a work environment as I had always imagined. An environment with respectfulRead the story …
John Cleveland Recalls Climb to Success
1988 civil engineering alumnus employed 26 years with ExxonMobil
February 26, 2015 by
The ladder of success is one John R. Cleveland has been climbing steadily for a long time. The University of Mississippi civil engineering alumnus has worked with oil and gas conglomerate ExxonMobil for more than 26 years. During his tenure, Cleveland has emerged a proven leader who has delivered significant results in each of the 16 assignmentsRead the story …
Smith Brothers Help Maintain Father’s Legacy at UM
Sons of Charles E. Smith Sr. own manufacturing company, support alma mater
February 26, 2015 by
From 1975 to 2004, Charles E. Smith Sr. devoted his life to the advancement of the electrical engineering program at the University of Mississippi. Years later, the late chair and professor emeritus’ legacy is being maintained by the benevolence of his two sons, Chuck and Steve. Both Smith brothers earned electrical engineering degrees from the university. EachRead the story …
Singer-songwriter Caroline Herring Returns to Campus
Free Feb. 27 concert honors Charles Reagan Wilson
February 25, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Singer-songwriter Caroline Herring returns to University of Mississippi this week for a special concert as part of the Porter Fortune Jr. History Symposium. The symposium honors the recent retirement of Charles Reagan Wilson with a series of talks and panel discussions on Southern religion and Southern culture. Set for 7:30 p.m. FridayRead the story …
Four Named Outstanding Seniors in Engineering
Students planning to pursue graduate school, employment opportunities after graduation
February 25, 2015 by
Four University of Mississippi seniors have been named recipients of the 2014-2015 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award in the School of Engineering. This year’s recipients are Samuel Bowie of Stafford, Texas, John Clark of Daphne, Alabama, Erin Dyer of Oxford, and Caleb Robinson of Canton. Each was selected through a nomination process in their respective departmentsRead the story …