OXFORD — When asked to describe the life of University of Mississippi special education professor Lela Maxine Harper, one word almost always comes up: “inspiration.” Harper, 57, a quadriplegic, whose cerebral palsy confined her to a motorized wheelchair, had the ability to motivate and humble faculty and students with not only her intellect but also herRead the story …
Maxine Harper Remembered As Inspirational Educator
...Visitation and services set for June 15 for beloved special education professor
June 14, 2013 by
UM Pharmacy Residency Program to Graduate Fourth Class
Program enhances patient-care skills, develops research and teaching capabilities
June 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a few days, Jasmine S. McKee and Liza Wilson will become the most recent graduates of the School of Pharmacy’s Community Pharmacy Residency program, which advances Doctor of Pharmacy graduates’ patient-care skills, provides opportunities to implement patient-care services, and develops research and teaching skills. McKee and Wilson completed the residency program’sRead the story …
Joshua Kryah Selected as Summer Poet in Residence
Reading set for 5 p.m. June 26 at Off Square Books
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Poet Joshua Kryah has been chosen as the seventh annual Summer Poet in Residence at the University of Mississippi. Kryah is the author of two poetry collections, “We Are Starved” (2011), published by the University of Colorado Press as part of its New Mountain West Poetry Series, and “Glean” (2007), selected forRead the story …
Higher Education Student Named Community College President
Susan Burrow finishes doctoral study as she begins college presidency
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The path to obtaining a doctoral degree is often compared to training for a marathon; both require years of determination and discipline. For Susan Burrow, who was among more than 80 UM graduate students honored May 10 during Ole Miss’ doctoral hooding ceremony, this pursuit has helped achieve a long-held career goal:Read the story …
Tom Brady Hired as New Mississippi Teacher Corps Director
Alternate route teacher preparation expert becomes program's first full director
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teacher education veteran Tom Brady will join the University of Mississippi faculty as the new director of the Mississippi Teacher Corps, one the most selective alternate route teacher training programs in the nation. As the new director of the 24-year-old program, Brady will join UM School of Education, Mississippi’s largest producer ofRead the story …
UM Professor Examines Cultural History in South Louisiana
Jodi Skipper studies African diaspora, rural Mardi Gras traditions
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Archaeology doesn’t just mean digging in the dirt; it also means examining the cultural history, something in which Jodi Skipper is immersed. Skipper, an assistant professor of anthropology and Southern studies at the University of Mississippi, explores the intersections of public archaeology and cultural heritage tourism. Her specialties include historic archaeology andRead the story …
UM Pharmacy School Launches Campaign to Renovate Faser Hall
Skills laboratory critical to students’ training included in plans
June 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is launching an $8 million capital campaign to support renovations in one of its main buildings, preparing the facility to meet the needs of pharmacy students for years to come. The Faser Capital Campaign will attract funds to refurbish Faser Hall, home to faculty offices,Read the story …
UM Students Win Top Honors at China Open
In first venture onto international stage, university debaters best 109 other competing institutions
June 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi forensics team members won top honors recently at the fourth annual China Open at Xi’an International Studies University. The China Open is the International Debate Education Association’s premier competition in China, aimed at contributing to thriving debate communities and encouraging interactions among debaters. Taking first place were IsaacRead the story …
Fulbright Award Winner to Use Enthusiasm for Teaching in Latin America
Ryan Ezelle heads to the Dominican Republic in August
June 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Ezelle’s interest in teaching others has resulted in him receiving a 2013 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Ezelle, a recent University of Mississippi graduate from Union, said he wanted to further his studies and experiences abroad, specifically in Latin America, beyond the typical semester, so the Fulbright is the perfect opportunity. AnRead the story …
Madison Native Named Freshman Leader of the Year
Rod Bridges honored for outstanding academic, service and leadership roles at Ole Miss
June 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This spring, University of Mississippi Freshman Roderick “Rod” Bridges III was named Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society’s Freshman Leader of the Year for his outstanding academic, service and leadership roles at the university. Bridges, a graduate of Madison Central High School, was president of the National Honor Society and his senior class.Read the story …