OXFORD, Miss. – In recognition of her enthusiastic teaching methods and exceptional class preparation, Ivonne Whitehead has been named as Outstanding Instructor in the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts. “It’s an honor that I am overwhelmed by,” said Whitehead, a Spanish instructor. “I know the extraordinary quality of instructors that teach throughout theRead the story …
Family of Pharmacists Gives Back to Profession with $50,000 Endowments Gift
May 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As children growing up in Pascagoula, Kenny Clark and his sister, Rhonda Clark, experienced firsthand the golden age of the small-town drugstore – those idyllic days of cherry Cokes served from soda fountains, milkshakes in tall, curved glasses and a kindly, wise pharmacist who knew every customer by name. For Rhonda andRead the story …
Education School Counselor Wins Excellence in Advising Award
May 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Over the past 19 years, Donna Patterson has advised, encouraged and lent a compassionate ear to thousands of students at the University of Mississippi. Now they’re putting her up for awards – and she’s winning. Patterson, senior academic counselor for the Student Advising and Field Experience, or SAFE, office in the UMRead the story …
Summer Institute Provides Support for Prospective Minority Law Students
May 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In the midst of observing the 50th anniversary of the university’s integration, the University of Mississippi School of Law has been selected to host a summer program for minorities and disadvantaged students who want a legal education The Council on Legal Education Opportunity Summer Institute is set for June 3-July 13. CLEORead the story …
Star News Online: High potency marijuana concerns authorities
May 22, 2012 by
“They end up with psychosis, psychological problems, panic disorder, things of that nature, because their body is not used to that material,” ElSohly said. Read the story
Acoustics Scientists, Students Converge at Ole Miss for Prestigious Summer School
May 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Graduate and post-graduate students from four countries are headed to the University of Mississippi this week to learn the latest in cutting-edge physical acoustics, including infrasound, medical acoustics, thermoacoustics, nonlinear acoustics, waves and bubbles.
School of Pharmacy Inducts Two into Student Hall of Fame
May 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss – Doctor of Pharmacy students Katie Sims of Athens, Ala., and Scott Hicks of New Albany were inducted into the Hall of Fame for the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy during recent commencement ceremonies. They were selected by their classmates for their significant scholastic and professional contributions to the school. Sims isRead the story …
Third-Generation Teacher Named Education Student of the Month
May 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Allie Spencer, a recent elementary education graduate of the University of Mississippi, teaching is a family tradition. “I come from a long line of teachers,” said Spencer, a New Albany native. “My mother’s a teacher, my grandmother was a teacher – I’ve always wanted to work with children.” As the UMRead the story …
Intelligence and Security Studies Students Recognized for Excellence, Achievements
May 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sarah Dawn Miller, a University of Mississippi student from Clinton, is the recipient of the inaugural John H. Napier III Intelligence Prize awarded by the UM Center for Intelligence and Security Studies. The prize is to be awarded annually to a graduating senior who has successfully completed the Intelligence and Security StudiesRead the story …
Middle-Schoolers Learn About Light Sabers and Forensic Chemistry at UM
May 17, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Middle school students from Pontotoc chose not to go to “the dark side” during a daylong visit to the University of Mississippi this week, but they did learn how improbable light sabers are as weapons. It was all part of activities designed to introduce the 76 students from the Pontotoc Middle SchoolRead the story …