OXFORD, Miss. – Stephanie Miller, associate professor of psychology, has been named the University of Mississippi’s inaugural Provost Faculty Research Scholar for Institutional Transformation. The new position supports the expansion of university efforts to build collaborative research teams equipped to write and submit external grants designed to increase institutional capacity in the areas of diversity,Read the story …
UM Names First Research Scholar for Institutional Transformation
Psychology professor Stephanie Miller appointed as first scholar to hold position
February 9, 2022 by
School of Education Online Programs Rank Among Nation’s Best
U.S. News & World Report recognizes master's programs in education and educational leadership
February 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education has been ranked among the nation’s best online master’s programs in education and educational leadership in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of online offerings at more than 360 U.S. schools. U.S. News & World Report ranked the UM online education master’s program tied at No. 34Read the story …
Vox: Despite Recent Advances, Americans Not that Interested in Space
February 4, 2022 by
It’s the dawn of a new space age – at least for billionaires By Terry Nguyen A new era of space technology and exploration is upon the world, one that could rival the 1960s in historical significance and magnitude. It’s unclear, however, if these advancements will be met with the cultural fervor that made theRead the story …
Graduate Student-Led Event Highlights Pharmacy School Diversity
Tonia Aminone's Cultural Night event allows students to share their culture with peers
February 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the greatest strengths of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is a diversity of backgrounds. Students and faculty members hail from all over the globe, bringing unique perspectives and life experiences. For Tonia Aminone, a Ph.D. student in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, that diverse environment was something sheRead the story …
UM Experts Warn About Consequences of Population Loss
Population researcher, political science professor examine possible outcomes from census
February 2, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Shifting demographics and a general population decline in rural areas have created a real possibility that Mississippi will lose a congressional seat when data is compiled from the 2030 U.S. Census, a University of Mississippi population researcher warns. Mississippi was one of only three states to lose population in the latest census,Read the story …
SEC Law Schools Collaborate for Series on Future of College Athletics
Virtual panel series runs through April and is open to the public
February 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 12 law schools in the Southeastern Conference are collaborating to host “A Series of Conversations on Name, Image and Likeness and the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics” throughout the academic year. Professors from each law school, as well as professionals within the athletics industry, will speak on a variety of legal topicsRead the story …
Celebrated Primatologist Set for Honors College Spring Convocation
Feb. 7 event also includes poster session and Barksdale Award winners
February 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned primatologist and explorer Mireya Mayor is the keynote speaker for the spring convocation of the University of Mississippi‘s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, set for Monday (Feb. 7). The annual event, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, is free and open to the public.Read the story …
Honoring a Mississippi Leader
Anonymous donor seeds Fannie Lou Hamer Scholarship in African American studies
January 31, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A generous gift from an anonymous donor will provide the University of Mississippi African American studies program with an endowed scholarship that honors a Mississippi civil rights leader. The $100,000 gift establishes the Fannie Lou Hamer Scholarship Endowment to help students who are pursuing an education in African American studies through theRead the story …
Gift Honoring Late Professor Supports Special Education
Alumna Luetta Ford pays tribute to mentor James Mann
January 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The slow pace of sheltering at home the last two years during a global pandemic gave Luetta Ford, a 1967 University of Mississippi alumna, time to think about the influential people in her life and make decisions about how she wants to be remembered. As a result, the Lady Lake, Florida, residentRead the story …
Speaker’s Edge Competition Helps Develop Career-Relevant Skills
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in 18th annual contest
January 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fake vaccine cards, inappropriate behavior on Zoom, underreporting billable hours to improve bonuses, equal opportunities in the workplace, fitness apps, cruelty-free skin products and ways to be a better employer were among the topics addressed at the 18th annual UM Speaker’s Edge competition at the University of Mississippi. More than 109 graduateRead the story …