OXFORD, Miss. – W. David Nelson, a noted scholar of rabbinic literature and the Hebrew Bible at Groton School in Massachusetts, will discuss how the Bible has been used out of context in the past to promote racist ideologies during a Thursday (Sept. 6) public lecture at the University of Mississippi. Nelson’s lecture, “Say Again!:Read the story …
Rabbinic Scholar W. David Nelson to Discuss ‘Race, Religion and the Realities of Reading the Bible’
August 31, 2012 by
Pharmacy School Develops Research Visioning Plan, Encourages Collaboration Through Brown Bag Series
August 31, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To drive research collaboration and focus within the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, as well as the broader university and its Medical Center in Jackson, the pharmacy school has developed a Research Visioning Strategic Plan. Its missions range from drug discovery to public health research. “Our pharmacy school is highly ranked,Read the story …
General engineering student follows famed cousin to Ole Miss
August 31, 2012 by
Though Tyrone Roosevelt “Tye” Hayden just started his sophomore year, the Plantersville native said he feels certain that he has found his calling in general engineering. “The reason I chose engineering is because I like to see the advancements in technology and how they affect our lives,” Hayden said. “My time at the university hasRead the story …
Civil engineering alumnus changes landscape of Baton Rouge
August 31, 2012 by
The city of Baton Rouge, La., is beginning to look much better these days, thanks to James “Jim” Ferguson (BSCE 95) and the work he’s been doing. Ferguson, who also has an MBA from Louisiana State University, is chief construction engineer in the capital city and parish of East Baton Rouge’s Department of Public Works.Read the story …
Geological engineering professor enjoys rock-solid reputation
August 31, 2012 by
Adnan Aydin, associate professor of geology and geological engineering, continues to find fulfillment in helping students set a course for successful careers. “Due to the nature of the courses I teach, laboratory and field exercises are essential components of the learning process,” Aydin said. “The students take the lead to design and conduct the tests,Read the story …
PBS Producer Joins Overby Panel to Examine Images of Minority Women in the Media
August 31, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Images of minority women in the media – ranging from rapper Nicki Minaj to Olympian Gabby Douglas to first lady Michelle Obama – are the focus of the next program at the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi. The discussion will examine how images of minorityRead the story …
Half-Court Classrooms: Mississippi Teacher Corps Fosters Innovation in Classroom Management
August 30, 2012 by
OXFORD – Two weeks into his teacher training, Grant Wycliff balled up a few sheets of butcher paper, wrapped the bundle in masking tape and headed to Holly Springs High School to lead a class of ninth-grade summer school students in review for their next English exam. His game plan? A longtime Mississippi Teacher CorpsRead the story …
Education Student of the Month Finds Niche in Feminist Histories
August 29, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Sara Kaiser first set foot on the University of Mississippi campus in spring 2010, she quickly realized she’d found the place to begin the next chapter in her academic career. What she did not expect to find was a new passion for historical research. “I had a professor who was anRead the story …
Overby Center Tribute Honors Okolona Native, Washington Post Columnist William Raspberry
August 24, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – William Raspberry won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary and collected many other accolades during his long career at The Washington Post, but he never forgot his Mississippi roots. Six weeks after his death in July, Raspberry will be the latest journalist to be celebrated posthumously in a program at the University ofRead the story …
Service Learning Inspires Ole Miss Graduates to Begin Teaching Careers in Belize
August 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What began as a week of service learning in Belize has turned into a career-starting event for two recent education graduates at the University of Mississippi. Claire Kennedy and Alexandra Phares, both of whom received master’s degrees in education in May, recently moved to Belize, where they will lead classrooms at theRead the story …