OXFORD, Miss. – Although she grew up less than an hour from the University of Mississippi‘s Oxford campus, Kathy Knight never thought she would teach there, much less end up with the pleasure of teaching nutrition to more than 15,000 students over 36 years before her upcoming retirement in May. Hired in 1985, Knight hasRead the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Professor Leaves Lasting Legacy
Kathy Knight retiring after 36 years of service
February 9, 2021 by
Acclaimed Singer and Pianist Lend Expertise to Young Musicians
Fourth annual Living Music Institute develops skills in performance and the business of music
February 5, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What young musician wouldn’t welcome a weekend of training that includes feedback from seasoned music professionals and targeted coaching on how to build a career, connect with the community and develop an identity as an artist? That’s exactly what the Living Music Institute, an intensive training weekend produced by Living Music ResourceRead the story …
History Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Ashleen Williams first UM student named pre-doctoral fellow by Humanities Without Walls consortium
February 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A doctoral student at the University of Mississippi who recently was recognized as a future leader in higher education has been selected to receive a second prestigious academic award. Ashleen Williams, who also teaches in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, is among the 2021 recipients of the National Humanities Without WallsRead the story …
Biologist Publishes Breakthrough Study
Lainy Day's research advances the study of avian evolution
February 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lainy Day, an associate professor of biology at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s neuroscience minor, has published an article in Nature, an international journal that publishes the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology. Part of an international team, Day has helped unlock essential new information aboutRead the story …
Small Business Development Center Puts Interns to Work
Organization provides experience for students to help local businesses
February 3, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The COVID-19 pandemic has created instability in the business climate. To ensure survival, businesses have changed plans and strategies to adapt to challenging economic times. Budget cuts have been one tool in the arsenal for business survival, and often, that has meant delaying or canceling programs such as internships. Many students atRead the story …
Extra-Long Battery Life
UM electrochemist and dean looks back on four decades at university
February 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This semester marks the first time in 43 years that Charles L. “Chuck” Hussey, associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts and a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry, hasn’t awakened to his 7 a.m. alarm to get ready for a day serving the University ofRead the story …
UM Rolls Out Certificate in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
School of Applied Sciences' new graduate program offers an inside look at the NCAA
February 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students who are interested in a career in the intercollegiate athletics industry or who want a deeper understanding of the NCAA as an organization can earn a new graduate certificate in intercollegiate athletic administration at the University of Mississippi‘s School of Applied Sciences. The program is designed to conveniently provide working studentsRead the story …
Researchers Cited in National Racial Progress Study
Community-driven research project ranks Mississippi in Top 5 for progress toward closing gaps
February 1, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi faculty members and researchers were among a group of seven scholars across the country who contributed findings to a national study detailing the states that have achieved the most racial progress over time, among other findings. Anne Cafer and John Green contributed their research and expertise to aRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Receives UM Faculty Achievement Award
David Colby honored for success in teaching, research and mentoring
January 31, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Becoming a professor was David Colby’s goal as a pharmacy student at the University of Iowa. Serving as an associate professor of medicinal chemistry and director of academic affairs in biomolecular sciences at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Colby’s excellence in teaching, scholarship and service was recognized, as he wasRead the story …
A Gift that Honors
UM endowment pays tribute to former faculty members
January 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $100,000 gift to the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College pays tribute to two former University of Mississippi faculty members – one for his innovative approach to instruction and the other for his impact on the donor’s education and career path. The gift, made by an Honors Program graduate who preferred toRead the story …