It seems the “first time” really does color your sex life for years to come, according to a study compiled by two researchers, one being the University of Mississippi’s own Carrie V. Smith. Smith, an instructional assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, joined Matthew Shaffer of the University of Tennessee in surveying 331 youngRead the story …
Pharmacy Ambassadors Committed to Success of Future Students
Inaugural group helps pharmacy school recruit, mentor students
February 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Andrew Smelser has a passion for helping students succeed. “It’s a really great experience to see students enjoy Ole Miss and really thrive in our program, especially those that you help to recruit,” said Smelser, a native of Owens Cross Roads, Ala. who is enrolled in the third year of the UniversityRead the story …
February Science Cafe Examines UM/NASA Space Seeds Program
February 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The importance of botany to interplanetary explorations is the focus of this month’s installment of a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Lusa Pastry Cafe,Read the story …
UM Law Hires McCullouch as Associate Dean
Louisville native brings three decades of experience in corporate and civic causes
February 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law has hired John McCullouch as its associate dean for outreach, putting him in charge of the school’s placement, recruiting and outreach efforts in the Jackson metro area. McCullouch, a Louisville native, previously had a 28-year career with BellSouth, ultimately serving as state general counsel andRead the story …
Former ASB President, UM Hall of Fame Inductee Joins D.C. Firm as Partner
Barnett to lead Venable LLP Cybersecurity Initiatives
February 8, 2013 by
WASHINGTON, DC – Enhancing its leadership in communications and cybersecurity law, Venable LLP announced that James Arden Barnett, Jr., Rear Admiral, USN (Retired), has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, DC. Jamie Barnett is the former Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau for the Federal Communications Commission. He becomes co-chairRead the story …
UM Community Pharmacy Residency Program Receives $50,000 Grant
Money funds new position at Funderburk's Pharmacy in DeSoto County
February 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has received a $50,000 Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project, or Community PREP, grant from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation. “The number of students seeking residency opportunities in their first post-graduate year increased 13 percent last year, and this number is expected toRead the story …
Video: George Will Gives Honors Convocation Address
February 6, 2013 by
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will opened the Spring Honors Convocation with a reference to football, although the professor is better known for his commentary on politics and his love of baseball. He shared both subjects with those attending the convocation. Video by Mary Stanton.
Grayzel named director of UM Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
Center to continue academic, service focus
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi history professor Susan Grayzel has been selected as the new director of the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. Grayzel, who has served as interim director of the center since 2011, hopes to build on its successes by fostering across-campus collaboration, strengthening its academic presence and continuingRead the story …
Former UM Linebacker Jonathan Cornell Tackles Meridian Classroom
Through the Mississippi Teacher Corps, an athlete becomes a teacher
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD—Former University of Mississippi middle linebacker Jonathan Cornell has gone from breaking through offensive linemen to teaching Meridian High School students about African American literature and public speaking during his first year in the Mississippi Teacher Corps. The February UM education student of the month, Cornell grew up as the youngest of six children inRead the story …
Lineup for 20th Oxford Conference for the Book Announced
Event targets variety of audiences with free sessions that are open to the public
February 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Conference for the Book, held at the University of Mississippi, will celebrate its 20th year on March 21-23. “Oxford is a town of book lovers, but one with several distinct audiences: the academic community at the university, those interested in literary fiction, a vibrant group interested in writing for childrenRead the story …