OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy recently visited the Mississippi State Capitol to raise awareness of their chosen profession. “Pharmacist Day at the Capitol is a chance to meet with legislators and speak about pharmacy, serve the community through health screenings and to see our beautiful capitol building,” saidRead the story …
UM Participates in Pharmacist Day at the Capitol
More than 60 students help raise awareness of the profession
March 6, 2014 by
‘The Girls of Atomic City’ Selected for 2014 Common Reading Experience
Book recounts history of young women recruited to work on secret World War II project
March 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A book recounting the experiences of young women lured to work on a secret project during World War II has been chosen as the 2014 Common Reading Experience at the University of Mississippi. “The Girls of Atomic City,” written by Denise Kiernan, was chosen by a majority vote of the Common ReadingRead the story …
Cris Surbeck Creating UM Legacy
CE associate professor known for teaching excellence, research and service
February 28, 2014 by
Since joining the University of Mississippi faculty six years ago, Cristiane Surbeck has built a sterling reputation for teaching excellence, renowned research and generous volunteer service. “What I most like about teaching is the ability to bridge classroom work to professional work,” said Surbeck, an associate professor of civil engineering. “In the classroom, I canRead the story …
Van Devenders Share Special Moment with Mannings
Successful businessman and his family give back to Ole Miss
February 28, 2014 by
In partnership with the University of Mississippi’s Department of Athletics, School of Engineering alumnus Billy Van Devender (BSCE 71) and members of the Manning family have made significant contributions to the Forward Together campaign to rename the indoor football practice facility the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center. The surprise announcement was made whenRead the story …
CE Major Enjoying Naval ROTC Program
Courtney-Marie Laureys combines academics, military service for future goals
February 28, 2014 by
While many University of Mississippi engineering students balance their academics with membership in an organization or two, undergraduates such as Courtney-Marie Laureys manage a full academic load with participation in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program. A junior civil engineering major from Pineville, La., Laureys applied for an NROTC scholarship as a high schoolRead the story …
CS Alumnus Starts Global Blog for Students, Young Inventors
Arun Buduri using Web to connect creative minds to one another, sponsors
February 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Adaption ensures survival, but creativity leads to true success. University of Mississippi alumnus Arun Buduri (MSCSI ’00) is a model example of this principle. Since graduating from UM 14 years ago, Buduri has worked for Nortel in the Dallas area. After Nortel downsized, he moved on to Microsoft in the Seattle area,Read the story …
Scholarship Benefits Pharmacy Students, Honors Classmate
Car tag sales raise money for Amie Ewing Memorial Scholarship Endowment
February 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nearly 10 years after University of Mississippi pharmacy student Amie Ewing was killed in a tragic accident, a memorial scholarship is honoring her legacy by supporting students. The Amie Ewing Memorial Scholarship Endowment awards $1,000 per academic year to pharmacy students exhibiting traits she exemplified while enrolled in UM’s School of Pharmacy.Read the story …
Ole Miss Law Moot Court Team Wins National Championship
Title is third in four years for law school team
February 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law took first place at the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, held Feb. 22 at Pace Law School in White Plains, N.Y. The victory marks the third national championship in four years for the law school. The school’s team, composed of second-year law student CarolineRead the story …
UM Education Student Aids Haitian Children with Book Donations
San Antonio student plans to begin teaching career in Haiti
February 22, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When most tourists visit island nations in the Caribbean, they pack swimsuits, sunscreen and perhaps a good book. But when Frances “Cookie” Harris went to Haiti in December, she carried a duffel bag jam-packed with 60 pounds of books. The eight-day visit was the San Antonio native’s second trip to Haiti. ItRead the story …
UM Army ROTC Cadets Nail Third Place in SEC Ranger Challenge
Ranger Challenge team fares well in competition involving 48 squads
February 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine Army ROTC cadets at the University of Mississippi made an excellent showing in the recent SEC Ranger Challenge Competition at Camp Blanding, Fla. Competing among 48 teams from the Southeast region, the Ole Miss team placed third in the Jan. 24-26 rivalry. The competition covered 18 miles and featured eight events,Read the story …