Staff Member Uses Personal Experience to Promote Early Intervention

Emily McCauley offers insights on tackling child learning and language development issues

OXFORD, Miss. – The first years of a child’s life are the most influential on their development, which is why conducting a screening is important to see how a child is developing. However, only one in five parents say their child received a developmental screening, according to a study conducted by the Centers for DiseaseRead the story …

Researchers Explore Health Effects of Competitive Video Gaming

Applied Sciences faculty and students present esports research at national conference

OXFORD, Miss. – Market research indicates the global esports economy will top $1 billion for the first time in 2019, with an estimated audience of 453.8 million people. With a worldwide population of gamers, researchers at the University of Mississippi are focusing on the health implications of competitive video gaming. Thomas Andre, an assistant professor ofRead the story …

Athletics Administrator Completes Boston Marathon

Shannon Singletary offers insights on training with the Center for Health and Sports Performance

OXFORD, Miss. – Life’s a marathon, not a sprint. That motto, a little help from a friend and guidance from the University of Mississippi Center for Health and Sports Performance gave Ole Miss athletics administrator Shannon Singletary the tools he needed to complete the Boston Marathon this spring. Singletary serves as co-director of the CenterRead the story …

Sports Administration Program Sends Students to Major Leagues

Program equips graduates to thrive in competitive field

OXFORD, Miss. – The sport and recreation administration major at the University of Mississippi is giving students the academic capital and practical experience they need to land a career in an exciting industry, one that is projected to grow 10 percent over the coming years. Leaders in the industry command annual salaries ranging from aboutRead the story …

Legal Studies Welcomes New Chair and Faculty, Revamps Master’s Program

New hires bring expertise in criminology and analytics to growing department

OXFORD, Miss. – Students interested in studying criminal justice at the University of Mississippi will be under new leadership this fall, and new graduates students will enjoy an evolved curriculum designed to prepare leaders for the modern landscape of criminal justice policy and practice, homeland security and emergency management.. As the School of Applied Sciences andRead the story …

Hospitality Management Program Embraces Digital Revolution

New faculty member offers students insights, classes on tech transformations in service industry

OXFORD, Miss. – It is no secret that technology plays a big role in the global economy; in fact, Forbes estimates that by 2022, one in five workers will rely on artificial intelligence to complete some of the tasks associated with their jobs. The hospitality industry is embracing technology innovations and adopting new digital trendsRead the story …

Doctoral Student Wins School Nutrition Foundation Award

Prabhdeep Sandha to present work at group's annual conference in St. Louis

OXFORD, Miss. – The School Nutrition Foundation has awarded its Kathleen Stitt Award to Prabhdeep Sandha, a doctoral student in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi. “Each year, the Kathleen Stitt Award is presented to one graduate student or faculty member participating in the School Nutrition Showcase,” said PatriciaRead the story …

Ole Miss Softball Star Hits Home Runs on the Field, in the Classroom

Kylan Becker pursues path to become orthopedic physician's assistant

University of Mississippi softball player Kylan Becker, along with her teammates, just returned home from the NCAA Super Regionals in Tucson, Arizona, concluding the Rebels’ 2019 season with the second-most wins in program history, and is off to play for the Houston Scrap Yard Dawgs for the remainder of the summer. With only a singleRead the story …

School of Applied Sciences Honors Students of the Month

Kymberle Gordon and Shanda Martin recognized for academic excellence

OXFORD, Miss. – The School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi has named Shanda Martin, of Tupelo, as its Undergraduate Student of the Month and Kymberle Gordon, of Canandaigua, New York, as Graduate Student of the Month for May. Martin is an Itawamba Community College transfer who graduated May 11 with a bachelor’sRead the story …

Hearing Loss Common in School-Age Children

Parents encouraged to seek help for kids during Better Hearing and Speech Month

OXFORD, Miss. – With close to 15 percent of American children ages 6-19 experiencing hearing loss, parents are urged to learn more about the sometimes-subtle signs of hearing loss, ways it can affect school-age children and where to find help during Better Hearing and Speech Month. “Some children are born with hearing loss, but itRead the story …