OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi pharmacy students are doing their part to help combat global malnutrition by raising funds for Vitamin Angels, a charitable organization that helps at-risk populations gain access to micronutrients. The organization’s mission is to mobilize and deploy private resources to increase availability, access to and use of these micronutrients, particularlyRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Organize Vitamin Angels Fundraiser
Donations will provide vitamin A to more than 4,500 children worldwide
December 21, 2013 by
UM Southern Studies Director Edits Book on the Civil Rights Movement
Two UM alumni among authors of essays in the collection
December 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A symposium at the University of Mississippi has culminated in a book of essays about the civil rights movement. “The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi,” edited by Center for the Study of Southern Culture director Ted Ownby, is based on new research and combines multiple scholarly approaches. The 12 essays tell newRead the story …
Timothy Abram Hopes to Help Solve State’s Problems
UM student leader addresses teacher shortage, joins Teach For America
December 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – With many Mississippi schools struggling to attract effective teachers, Timothy Abram of Horn Lake has decided to take an alternate route into the teaching profession after graduation from the University of Mississippi. A senior majoring in public policy leadership, Abram plans to enter the Teach For America program when he completes hisRead the story …
Anonymous Gift Provides Competitive Edge for Recruiting Brass Players
New scholarship will help deserving students participate in band and earn their UM degree
December 17, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An anonymous gift of $100,000 has been presented to the University of Mississippi Pride of the South Marching Band in honor of Chris Presley, the band’s drum major in 2010-2012. A Batesville native, Presley graduated in 2012. Besides his leadership and service through music, Presley was an Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholar, aRead the story …
Oxford Icon Leaves Major Support to Strengthen UM Library Resources
Hart assisted in editing the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
December 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Widely known for its rich literary tradition, Oxford attracts a wealth of people who love to read, study and discuss literature. Bibliophile Sue Hart was a force of nature in this environment, spending almost 20 years as a research librarian and publications editor at the University of Mississippi’s Center for the StudyRead the story …
Joey Embry Scholarship Recipient Named
Byars receives 2013 award created in football player's memory
December 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rachel Byars, a University of Mississippi freshman from Bruce, has been named the new recipient of the Joey Embry Memorial Scholarship. Joey Embry, like Byars, attended both Bruce High School and UM. Embry was active during his time at Ole Miss, including being a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes andRead the story …
Taking ‘Pride and Joy’ on the Road
Joe York's film selected for South Arts grant for regional tour
December 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joe York is accustomed to traveling the country making documentary films, but he recently toured six cities in nine days as a recipient of a South Arts grant to screen and discuss his film “Pride & Joy.” A feature-length documentary about Southern food in all its regional variations – from beef barbecueRead the story …
Winter Institute Salutes Legacy of Nelson Mandela in Mississippi
December 9, 2013 by
“As we say here, a great tree has fallen.” – Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Millions of people around the world mourn the death and celebrate the life of President Nelson Mandela, boxer, lawyer, anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner, peacemaker, statesman and internationally recognized symbol of hope, perseverance and forgiveness. His loss resonates strongly with the staff of theRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumnus Makes Good by Solving Problems
Will Denton is general manager of Texas pipeline company
December 9, 2013 by
William “Will” Denton has come a long way professionally since earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering four years ago from the University of Mississippi. He is the general manager of Culberson Construction, a pipeline company working primarily in the Eagleford shale in south Texas. Previously, the Myrtle native worked for a design engineering firmRead the story …
Up Close and Personal: Assistant Dean Marni Kendricks
Alumna reflects upon her work, experiences at alma mater
December 9, 2013 by
Q: You’ve been with the School of Engineering nine years in an administrative role. What has been your most challenging task during this time? Kendricks: Seems like a wide variety of things – from developing our Intro to Engineering course early on and degree audit to finishing my M.S. in Engineering while working full-time, servingRead the story …