OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law will launch the nation’s first LL.M. in Air and Space Law this fall, with the degree program being available both on campus and online and as a full-time or part-time program. Once it receives the necessary approvals, including the American Bar Association acquiescence – expectedRead the story …
Nation’s First LL.M. in Air and Space Law Launched
Program builds on school's longstanding expertise in aviation, remote sensing and space law
February 4, 2013 by
Retired Professor Continues to Impact School of Pharmacy
Tom Brown still mentoring students, advancing hospital practice
February 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Because of his exceptional teaching talent and kind spirit, Thomas R. Brown’s influence on his students continues long after their classes with him are over. “As a person, Dr. Brown is a wonderful friend, someone you can always call on for help, guidance and support,” said Burnis Breland, director of pharmacy atRead the story …
Ten Seniors Awarded Hall of Fame Distinction Based on Excellence in Academics, Service
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned entry into the school’s 2012-13 Hall of Fame, the university’s highest honor. Provost Morris Stocks bestowed the honor Friday (Jan. 25) in a campus ceremony at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, noting that the selection is based on a student’s academic achievement, communityRead the story …
Colorado couple regularly contributes to geological endowment
January 28, 2013 by
As an entering freshman at the University of Mississippi, George Byers (BA 69, MS 75) was undecided about what field of study he wanted to pursue. Then he met John G. Douglas, then chair and professor of geology and geological engineering. “Dr. Douglas’ global experience as a petroleum geologist, his personal attention to students andRead the story …
Graduate student developing software used in calculating flood arrival, damage
January 28, 2013 by
Several dams fail or nearly fail each year, including two in Mississippi during late August-early September 2012 in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. Such catastrophic conditions are why Marcus McGrath’s research at the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering is so valuable. The Atlanta native, who is pursuing both a master’sRead the story …
MMRI overhauls remotely operated vehicle to plumb gulf’s deepest depths
January 28, 2013 by
Who says you can’t make something already good even better? Certainly not marine-systems specialists who are at the University of Mississippi, working with their upgraded and improved robotic Station Service Device, or SSD, which is a Remotely Operated Vehicle, or ROV, designed to perform basic functions necessary to marine research. Designed and built in 2006Read the story …
Alumna manages energy projects in Alabama, Florida Panhandle
January 28, 2013 by
A decade ago, Shaquinta Morgan (BE 03) was only beginning her professional career as an engineer. Several promotions later, she is engineering manager for Johnson Controls Energy Solutions’ Alabama market. “I am responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering development of all [JCES] projects in the state of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle,” Morgan said.Read the story …
Alumna manages energy projects in Alabama, Florida Panhandle
January 28, 2013 by
A decade ago, Shaquinta Morgan (BE 03) was only beginning her professional career as an engineer. Several promotions later, she is engineering manager for Johnson Controls Energy Solutions’ Alabama market. “I am responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering development of all [JCES] projects in the state of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle,” Morgan said.Read the story …
Celebrated HIV Doctor to Speak at Honors College Convocation
Dr. Hannah Gay renowned as medical pioneer for functionally curing infected infant
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the world’s most influential people will deliver the keynote address at the annual spring convocation for the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Dr. Hannah Gay, who was recognized by Time magazine for “orchestrating an incredible breakthrough” in the long-running search for an HIV cure, will speak about herRead the story …
New Hope for Addicts
January 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to quickly grasp what a University of Mississippi professor’s research could mean to the millions of people addicted to hardcore narcotics such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and morphine. School of Pharmacy faculty member Christopher R. McCurdy has made it his mission to find and develop compoundsRead the story …