OXFORD, Miss. – Mallory Washington of Water Valley is pursuing a pharmacy degree at the University of Mississippi with hopes of practicing in a health care setting, such as a children’s hospital. “Helping children is my passion,” said Washington, who has worked with children through church-related activities. “After I earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree,Read the story …
Pharmacy Student Receives Joey Embry Memorial Scholarship
Recipient Mallory Washington wants to use her skills to help children
February 18, 2013 by
Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist, Flecktones Percussionist Set UM Clinic
Renowned musicians to perform and discuss their music Wednesday in free, public event
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two renowned jazz and rock musicians, who have a combined eight Grammy Awards, are coming to the University of Mississippi for a free music clinic next week. Saxophonist Jeff Coffin and percussionist Roy Wooten will perform and discuss their music from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) in Nutt Auditorium. TheRead the story …
Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two Ole Miss students head to Scotland this summer
February 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams. Neal McMillin of Madison and Hunter Nicholson of Brandon, both juniors in the UM Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, are the 2013 winners of the Barksdale Awards. The $5,000 award supports creative, courageous projectsRead the story …
Joseph Gladden III Named Director of National Center for Physical Acoustics
New leader sets goal for center to advance to next level
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joseph R. Gladden III is the new director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi. His appointment began Jan. 1, following approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Gladden, an associate professor of physics, joined the UM faculty as an assistant professorRead the story …
UM Pharmacy and Nursing Schools Develop Patient Simulation Program
Work being highlighted at international conference
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi schools of Pharmacy and Nursing have developed a collaborative health care simulation program that is unique among university liberal arts campuses. “Patient simulation is increasingly used in health care education today, and we have a great opportunity for nursing and pharmacy students to work and learn together onRead the story …
Scholars Delve Into Influence of European Empires on the American South
38th Annual Fortune Symposium commences Feb. 21-22
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The influence of European empires on the American South is the theme of a two-day symposium Feb. 21-22 at the University of Mississippi. The 38th Annual Porter L. Fortune Jr. Symposium explores the different influences across the Atlantic on the South. Colonial American history expert Alejandra Dubcovsky opens the symposium with “NewRead the story …
Oxford, UM Students to Trek North America in 35 Feet
Traveling map brings social studies learning opportunity for local students
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every state in the union will visit the University of Mississippi during the first week of March in the form of a 35-by 26-foot traveling map of North America. Area elementary school students, Ole Miss students and the general public can experience the map firsthand March 4-7 at the university’s Jackson AvenueRead the story …
Video: UM Nutrition Clinic Offers Healthy Eating Advice
February 14, 2013 by
The UM Nutrition Clinic, housed in Lenoir Hall, offers a number of services besides group weight-loss classes, including medical nutrition counseling for individuals with illnesses, diet-related conditions, injury or an interest in improving health in general.
Entrepreneurs sought for Gillespie Business Plan Competition
Executive summaries due Feb. 17
February 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On ABC’s reality series “Shark Tank,” competitors pitch their ideas, hoping to become the next big innovator. The University of Mississippi will identify its next heavyweight entrepreneur this spring by having students put their big ideas on paper in the Gillespie Business Plan Competition. The annual competition, organized by the UM SchoolRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumna Named Distinguished New Practitioner
Crumby honored by American Pharmacists Association for pediatric HIV work, student mentorship
February 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognized for her outstanding work with pediatric infectious diseases and commitment to student mentorship, University of Mississippi pharmacy alumna Ashley Crumby has been named the 2013 American Pharmacists Association Distinguished New Practitioner. “This is such exciting news,” Crumby said. “I’ve been a member of APhA for a really long time and I’mRead the story …