OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is recognizing seven distinguished alumni, including a former chancellor and two record-setting student-athletes, with its highest honors this month as part of the university’s annual Homecoming activities. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2014 are: James W. Davis (BBA 62, MS 63, PhD 72)Read the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Seven at Homecoming
Honorees include former chancellor, Rebel football and basketball stars
October 13, 2014 by
Indiana Professor to Discuss Growing Influence of African Languages
Linguist Antonia Schleicher to present 54th Christopher Longest Lecture
October 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Indiana University Professor Antonia Schleicher will discuss “The Growing Impact of African Languages in the United States” Oct. 27 at the University of Mississippi for the Department of Modern Languages‘ 54th annual Christopher Longest Lecture. The lecture is slated for 5:30 p.m. in Bondurant Hall Auditorium, preceded by a 4:30 reception atRead the story …
UM Grant Puts Gardens in Oxford Schools
Della Davidson Elementary School celebrates grand opening of newest plot in cooperative effort
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students and teachers at Della Davidson Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of their new school garden Wednesday (Oct. 1) afternoon. The garden began in March with financing from the University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management through a W.K. Kellogg grant as part of the “Eating Good … andRead the story …
Activist Deepa Iyer to Visit UM Oct. 14-16
Winter Institute, Department of Public Policy Leadership co-sponsoring scholar's public appearances
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The founder and executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together is making a series of appearances Oct. 14–16 at the University of Mississippi. Scholar–activist–lawyer Deepa Iyer lectures Wednesday (Oct. 15) at the Overby Center Auditorium and Thursday (Oct. 16) at the Robert C. Khayat Law Center, Room 1090. Both events startRead the story …
Living Blues’ October Edition Highlights Blues Tourism
Double issue provides a guide for adventurers traveling the Mississippi Blues Trail
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Blues tourism in Mississippi is highlighted in the special October double issue of Living Blues magazine. Focusing on more than 180 Mississippi Blues Trail markers, the issue spotlights the people, places and themes of the blues in Mississippi with hundreds of destinations including clubs, museums, festivals and restaurants. The issue is underwrittenRead the story …
UM Nutrition Expert Shares Healthy Snack Tips for Children
Good nutrition principles are fundamental for proper diet
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Combating the state’s obesity epidemic starts with teaching our children the principles of healthy eating, which is the focus of Laurel Lambert, associate professor of nutrition and hospitality management at the University of Mississippi. While Lambert’s past experiences as a registered dietitian include medical nutrition therapy and institutional food services, her research focus isRead the story …
Symposium Explores Transition to College Writing
Department of Writing and Rhetoric hosts annual event this weekend at UM
October 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – High school and college teachers from Mississippi and the Memphis area will gather to explore new ideas about writing instruction and share strategies to help prepare students for their transition to college writing this weekend at the University of Mississippi. The Transitioning to College Writing Symposium, an annual event hosted by theRead the story …
Law School to Host Annual Mississippi Sports Law Review Symposium
Event to focus on modern communications and sports broadcasting
October 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Sports Law Review will host its annual Mississippi Sports Law Review Symposium from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in Weems Auditorium at the University of Mississippi School of Law. This year’s topic is “Current Telecommunications Issues and Their Impact on Sports Broadcasting.” “We are excited again to be welcoming a fantasticRead the story …
Nouranian Joins Chemical Engineering Faculty
Former MSU postdoctoral researcher brings knowledge, experience to department
October 3, 2014 by
When Sasan Nouranian completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Amirkabir University of Technology, he was already in the fast track for academic advancement in higher education. Once he completed his doctorate at Mississippi State University and began working there, he was certain he would remain at MSU indefinitely. Buy after three years as aRead the story …
Power Broker: EE Alumnus is General Manager of Area Utility
Keith Hayward has been with NEMEPA since 1988
October 3, 2014 by
When Keith Hayward earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mississippi in 1987, he found employment as an engineer and assistant to the general manager of North East Mississippi Electric Power Association. Twenty-six years and many promotions later, the successful alumnus is general manager and chief executive officer of the cooperative. RememberingRead the story …