OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law students and members of the public had a rare opportunity to observe real cases being heard before a panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently at the university’s Robert C. Khayat Law Center. The court sat at Ole Miss for three days in earlyRead the story …
Federal Judges of Fifth Circuit Court Hear Cases at Ole Miss, Visit with Law Students
Experience gives students a chance to interact with judges
November 19, 2012 by
UM Pharmacy Professor Impacts Mississippi Health Care
Allison Bell appointed to serve on Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board
November 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy professor is working to shape health care in Mississippi by serving on the Mississippi Division of Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board. “It is our job to make sure that the Medicaid population is utilizing their drugs in the most effective way possible so they receive theRead the story …
Grant works to improve free online learning resources
November 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. — A new grant, awarded to Robert Cummings, director of the Center for Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi, will help improve the visibility of Open Educational Resources. OERs are free and openly licensed online learning materials. Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, are one type of OER aimed atRead the story …
History, Technology Combine in Ottoman Empire Studies Lecture
Lecture to focus on use of Geographic Information Systems as historical research tool
November 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An approach that combines geographic mapping technology with the study of ancient cultures is shaping the way some historians approach their research. Amy Singer, a leading historian in Middle Eastern studies, will speak Nov. 28 at the University of Mississippi about the use of Geographic Information Systems in her Ottoman EmpireRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Hosts Largest Research Poster Session in History
Session encourages discussion, collaboration in scientific community
November 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School of Pharmacy and its National Center for Natural Products Research hosted a campus-wide research poster session Nov. 8 to encourage discussion and collaboration in the university’s scientific community. “Since completing our Research Visioning process, which served to identify our research strengths and target areas, highlighting our scientific enterprise has beenRead the story …
UM Wind Ensemble To Perform Thursday In Nutt Auditorium
Free concert set for 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 15
November 12, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble presents: “The Music of Andrew Fox,” on Thursday, November 15, at 8:00 PM in Nutt Auditorium. Dr. Andrew Fox, a native of Oxford and University of Mississippi alumnus, taught in the Department of Music at the University of Mississippi for more than 30 years. In addition to being aRead the story …
November Science Cafe Examines Computational Quantum Chemistry
Professor's work allows new access to field, promotes excellence in research
November 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of mathematical equations and computer simulations in chemistry will be discussed in a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s final meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 1120Read the story …
UM Pharmacy Professor Gives Presentation at American Diabetes Association Forum
Poster presentation demonstrates how pharmacists are integral to diabetes care
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Courtney Davis, who is working to demonstrate how pharmacists play an important role in diabetes care, was invited to discuss the topic at the American Diabetes Association’s recent fifth annual Disparities Partnership Forum in Washington, D.C. At the Oct. 22-23 forum, the University of Mississippi clinical assistant professor of pharmacy presented aRead the story …
Music of the South Series Continues with Randall Bramblett
Popular Southern singer-songwriter to perform Nov. 13
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Music of the South series, which highlights intimate evenings with Southern performers at the University of Mississippi, continues Tuesday (Nov. 13) with Randall Bramblett. A partnership between the university’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture and the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the Music of the SouthRead the story …
Social Work Students Continue Mound Bayou-UM Collaboration
Academic excellence, service combine in restoration efforts
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of social work faculty and students from the University of Mississippi is helping the city of Mound Bayou make progress in its efforts to preserve historic buildings and history. The Mound Bayou Service Learning Historic Preservation Project is an ongoing work with the community from several levels. Social work facultyRead the story …