OXFORD, Miss – A bill passed by the Mississippi Legislature could provide researchers at the University of Mississippi an opportunity to develop a cannabis-derived treatment of seizures in children with a form of epilepsy. The proposed Harper Grace’s Law exempts a specialized cannabis preparation from the state’s Controlled Substance Law. Now that legislators have agreedRead the story …
UM Researchers, Physicians Cite Benefits of Harper Grace’s Law
Bill provides opportunity to develop FDA-approved, cannabis-derived treatment for epilepsy
March 28, 2014 by
Four Outstanding Seniors Honored
Students recognized for academic achievement, leadership, professional development and community service
March 28, 2014 by
Four seniors have been awarded the 2013-2014 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. This year’s recipients are Samuel Di of Oxford, Madeline Costelli of Gulfport, Zachary Morgan of Horn Lake and Trey Powell of Pascagoula. Each was selected through a nomination process in their respective departments, based on their recordsRead the story …
(Ted) Bean’s About It
Civil engineering alumnus credits alma mater with launching successful, long-lived career
March 28, 2014 by
Ask Theodore T. “Ted” Bean (BSCE 62) what has been the key to his long, diverse and successful career and without hesitation, the University of Mississippi alumnus will tell you that it’s his alma mater. “I would not be where I am today without the education I gained there,” said Bean, principal systems engineer atRead the story …
ME Professor Proves Major Asset to Department, Students
Ellen Lackey gives back to the institution that helped her achieve greatness
March 28, 2014 by
When Ellen Lackey first arrived at the University of Mississippi, the Forrest native was much like any other first-year student. A brilliant scholar, she soon graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in general engineering. Within six years, Lackey also completed both her master’s degree in mechanical engineering and her doctorate in materials scienceRead the story …
ExxonMobil Executive Remembers, Supports Alma Mater
Albert Hilliard donates annually, advises undergraduates, networks and recruits potential students
March 28, 2014 by
When it comes to supporting the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, Albert Hilliard goes all out. The projects execution manager for ExxonMobil Upstream IT Division, Hilliard manages 120 IT project managers and consultants who execute IT business projects associated with oil and gas exploration, development and production around the world. Yet the life member of the OleRead the story …
Free Legal Advice For Family Law Issues April 3
March 27, 2014 by
A FREE FAMILY LAW LEGAL CLINIC sponsored by the UM Law School’s Pro Bono Initiative and the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers’ Project on April 3 at 1:00 at the law school. Attorneys and law students will provide free legal advice and assist with drafting complaints for divorce, guardianship, custody and visitation, and child support on April 3. Call (601) 960-9577 toRead the story …
UM Accepts Health and Wellness Grant from BCBS of Mississippi Foundation
New RebelWell program will use $250,000 to expand community's health, nutrition and exercise options
March 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a grant of nearly $250,000, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is helping to expand fitness and nutrition programs at the University of Mississippi. The foundation announced the grant for RebelWell, a new program name penned for the expanded offerings, Monday (March 24) on the Ole Miss campus.Read the story …
UM Professor Creates ‘Living Music Resource’ Online Video Library
The first Living Music Resource live interview happens Tuesday at the Ford Center's Studio Theater
March 24, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi music professor has created a free online video library of interviews for vocalists and plans a live interactive interview with California composer Sara Graef at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday (March 25) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts’ Studio Theater. Nancy Maria Balach, associate professor of music,Read the story …
Southern Literary Festival Returning to UM
Annual event March 27-29 to coincide with Conference for the Book
March 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A popular gathering for student writers and their faculty mentors returns to the University of Mississippi this month. The Southern Literary Festival, scheduled for March 27-29, will be held in conjunction with the Oxford Conference for the Book, another annual event that has brought together both established authors and rising stars inRead the story …
Ole Miss Law Makes History with Third National Title
Win makes third championship this year, a first in school history
March 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law made history this weekend by grabbing its third moot court national championship this year, the first time the law school has achieved such a milestone. Second-year students David Fletcher of Jackson and Brett Grantham of Corinth, along with third-year Will Widman of Birmingham, Ala., wonRead the story …