OXFORD – At North Panola High School in Sardis, algebra students in Golda Sharpe’s classroom learn about parallel and perpendicular lines in a nontraditional way – to the rhythm of rapper T-Pain’s song “Low.” Fifty miles away at Byhalia High School in Byhalia, English instructor Catherine Gray teaches linking verbs to her sixth-grade students byRead the story …
A TEAM Effort: Mississippi Teacher Corps Students, Alums Use Nontraditional Methods
July 26, 2012 by
Beloved Dean, Professor Emeritus of Engineering Frank A. Anderson Dies at 98
July 26, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frank Abel Anderson, 98, associate dean emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering and professor emeritus of chemical engineering, died Monday (July 23) at Azalea Gardens in Oxford. A memorial service is being planned. Waller Funeral Home of Oxford may be contacted for details. Credited with singlehandedly establishing the departmentRead the story …
Professor Receives Award for Research Examining Cost of Equity
July 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A professor in the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi received an award at the Annual Consultants’ Conference in Dallas, Texas. Mark Walker, associate professor of finance, was recognized with the Rosemarie O. “RO” Smith Academic Research Award for his presentation, “Relevance, Reliability, and the Company-Specific Risk Premium.” TheRead the story …
Passion for Community Pharmacy Brings Opportunity for Assistant Professor
July 20, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognized for her dedication to community pharmacy, University of Mississippi pharmacy professor Ashley Ellis has been named a member of the inaugural class for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. “I couldn’t be any more excited,” said Ellis, a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice. “This isRead the story …
Education Student of the Month Packs History Lessons with Enthusiasm
July 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During her eight years of teaching, Lafayette High School teacher Sally Quong, has discovered that leading her students through a history lesson sometimes means engaging the drama first and the dates second. “I try to teach history like it’s a soap opera,” said Quong, who also is finishing a master’s degree inRead the story …
UM Park and Recreation Management Instructor Receives National Graduate Student Award
July 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Anna Pechenik Mausolf, an adjunct instructor of park and recreation management at the University of Mississippi, has been named the 2012 Outstanding Graduate Student by the Young Professionals Network of the National Recreation and Park Association. NRPA will present the award publicly at an Oct. 17 reception during the association’s 2012 CongressRead the story …
Sociology Professor Hopes to Provide Freshmen Tools to Succeed in School and Life
July 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teaching college freshmen is always a challenge, but Jeffrey Jackson has a passion for introducing students to new concepts and ideas. “Introducing students to ideas they’ve never thought of before is one of the most exciting aspects of teaching sociology on a college campus,” said Jackson, an associate professor of sociology atRead the story …
Whether Through Pharmacy, Art or Public Speaking, UM Alum Larry Wamble Finds Way to Connect with People
July 13, 2012 by
… Artist donates two prints to School of Pharmacy OXFORD, Miss. – Larry Wamble and his wife were hopping from one nightspot to the next, sampling the music and visiting with acquaintances on a brisk November day in 1995. While huffing their way up the steep hill from the Gin to Proud Larry’s and theRead the story …
Six Students Studying Abroad This Summer on Critical Language Scholarships
July 10, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An ever-shrinking world continues to increase the need for individuals to be able to collaborate and compete for jobs in the global market. With this in mind, many American college students are seeking ways to immerse themselves in an additional culture and language. Getting ahead in this effort are six University ofRead the story …
Kellogg Foundation Grant Funds Healthy-Living Initiative in Mississippi Delta Elementary Schools
July 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When University of Mississippi nutritionist Janie Cole explained to a group of elementary school students in the Delta that diabetes is, in many cases, preventable, she saw an instant reaction. “The children straightened up in their seats, and you could see the light bulbs going off in their heads,” said Cole, aRead the story …