OXFORD, Miss. – Robin Street, lecturer in the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media who coordinates the school’s PR emphasis, was presented the Professional Achievement Award by the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. The award, given to one professional yearly, is the association’s top honor. It was presented to Street AprilRead the story …
NCNPR Assistant Director Invited to Prestigious Seminar Series
Ikhlas Khan gives lecture on traditional medicine at South African university
May 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – Ikhlas Khan, assistant director of the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, recently delivered an invited lecture on traditional medicine and botanicals at a South African university. “It’s an honor to be selected for the Vice-Chancellor’s Seminar Series at Tshwane University of Technology,” KhanRead the story …
Arts Institute Honors New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
Resource recognized as 'seminal publication' of regional, national importance
April 30, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Institutes of Arts and Letters is honoring the 24-volume New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, produced by the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, with a 2014 Special Achievement Award. “It is fitting that The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture was chosen, as it is the seminalRead the story …
Engineering: Three Seniors Accepted into Top Graduate Schools
Johns Hopkins, MIT, Texas welcome UM graduates
April 29, 2014 by
Many graduating seniors across the country are eagerly awaiting word from graduate schools regarding admission to their competitive programs, but for three outstanding University of Mississippi School of Engineering students, the wait is over. Charles “CJ” Jenkins and Frances Sullivan-Gonzalez, both of Oxford; and John Stefancik of Pace, Florida, have each been accepted into some of theRead the story …
‘Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie’ Wins CELI Read Aloud Book Award
Mississippi teachers help UM literacy center award children's book honor
April 29, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A children’s tale about lazy cows, dancing chickens and cranky canines is the winner of the 2014 Read Aloud Book Award given annually by the University of Mississippi’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction. The annual award from CELI, which offers professional development and curriculum support in literacy for Mississippi teachers, wasRead the story …
An Extraordinary Joe (Durrett)
Alumnus became an accomplished chemical engineering alumnus, founding member of Woods Order
April 29, 2014 by
Joe B. Durrett (BSChE 57) may have a fairly common first name, but his life has been nothing less than extraordinary. The University of Mississippi alumnus had a highly successful career in the oil and gas industry, and started a fuel export company after retirement. His business travels have permitted him to see much ofRead the story …
Bridging the Gap
Civil engineering alumnus Mark Wesley Philips finds successful career with Neel-Schaffer Inc.
April 29, 2014 by
Both figuratively and literally, Wesley Philips is building bridges. Actually, the registered Engineer Intern at Neel-Schaffer Inc. in Jackson designs them. His role connects him to river and highway overpasses all across Mississippi. “I was fortunate to receive a job offer from Neel-Schaffer Inc. during my final semester while at Ole Miss,” said the Madison native,Read the story …
Paul Scovazzo Enjoys Teaching as Much as Research
Chemical engineering professor desired to train future engineers
April 29, 2014 by
When Paul Scovazzo joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty in January 2003, he wanted an opportunity to focus on teaching. “I wanted my teaching to be as important as the research,” said the associate professor of chemical engineering. “Knowing that I am helping train engineers and, hopefully, good citizens is most rewarding.”Read the story …
Ann Fisher-Wirth Named UM 2014 Teacher of the Year
Students praise professor for passion and 'teaching a way of living'
April 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After more than 25 years teaching poetry, creative writing, environmental literature and more, Ann Fisher-Wirth has won a bevy of teaching and professional awards, but the popular University of Mississippi faculty member admits to being “flabbergasted” at her latest honor. Students praise Fisher-Wirth as passionate and inspirational, a teacher who brings outRead the story …
Biology Lecturer, Legal Studies Secretary Selected for Frist Awards
Recipients honored for exceptional student service
April 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Each day, University of Mississippi students are affected by the words and actions of faculty and staff members who extend their work beyond classrooms, labs and office space. Two of them – Denis C. Goulet, lecturer and coordinator of laboratory programs in the Department of Biology; and Carol Forsythe, senior secretary inRead the story …