OXFORD, Miss. – Ann Irvin Armstrong, a master’s student in food and nutrition services from Jackson, recently took home the gold for the master’s level category in the Three-Minute Thesis competition at the University of Mississippi. This annual competition asks graduate students to present a compelling, pre-recorded explanation of their research thesis topic and itsRead the story …
Food and Nutrition Services Master’s Student Brings Home 3MT Win
Ann Irvin Armstrong's work examines ageism in nutrition
February 23, 2021 by
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Professor Leaves Lasting Legacy
Kathy Knight retiring after 36 years of service
February 9, 2021 by
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 …
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 …
Health and Kinesiology Doctoral Program Soars to Elite Ranking
Ph.D. program recognized among Top 10 by National Academy of Kinesiology
January 27, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Faculty members and staff in the University of Mississippi‘s Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management are celebrating their recent recognition by the National Academy of Kinesiology as the nation’s No. 5 kinesiology program among public universities, and No. 6 overall. Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of human movementRead the story …
UM Offers New Master’s Degree in Athletic Training
School of Applied Sciences to launch new program in 2021
January 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Beginning in June 2021, students who want to pursue a career as a certified athletic trainer can get the Master of Science in Athletic Training they need for the job through the University of Mississippi‘s School of Applied Sciences. The MSAT program is designed to provide students with diverse academic and clinicalRead the story …
UM Graduate Raises Awareness and Funds for Cancer Prevention
Double alumnus promotes Real Men Wear Pink Campaign through state public health role
December 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Brad Martin, who earned degrees from the University of Mississippi in 2003 and 2012, is proud to wear pink this holiday season, instead of the traditional red and white. As a graduate of the bachelor’s program in exercise science and master’s program in health promotion, Martin was well prepared for his roleRead the story …
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Soars in Rankings
UM program makes improvements on research, clinical spaces
December 15, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Mississippi‘s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders among the nation’s best. Ranked at No. 61 among public universities, the department remains the top-ranked in Mississippi and is among the top 100 programs in the United States. The Ole Miss program is No.Read the story …
Cadet Named Navy Federal Credit Union Air Force ROTC All-American
Ole Miss senior Megan Steis recognized among nation's top cadets for service to her unit, community
December 10, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Megan Steis wants to fly. And as a Navy Federal Credit Union Air Force ROTC All-American, her trajectory is certainly pointed skyward. Steis, a University of Mississippi senior majoring in Chinese, was among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award, which is given out each year to ROTC seniorsRead the story …
Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Unveils Ph.D. Program
UM doctoral program in criminal justice policy studies offers opportunities to affect change
December 9, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After launching an online Master of Criminal Justice program this fall, the University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences is preparing to roll out another new degree program for spring 2021, a doctorate in criminal justice policy studies. The Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Policy Studies is designed to prepare students to affectRead the story …
Analytics Lab Begins New Faculty Research Presentation Series
Abby Novak presents research on systems and delinquency from a labeling perspective
December 7, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Faculty, staff and students at the University of Mississippi recently welcomed Abby Novak, a new assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, to the School of Applied Sciences. Novak was the first presenter for the new faculty presentation series hosted by the School of Applied Sciences Analytics Lab.Read the story …