OXFORD, Miss. – Jessica Simon always wanted to be an advocate for people in need. To fulfill that lifelong mission, Simon will begin her studies at the University of Mississippi School of Law this summer while finishing her last year of the undergraduate 3+3 Accelerated Law program in the Department of Legal Studies. The native of Nashville,Read the story …
First 3+3 Accelerated Law Student Begins UM School of Law
Jessica Simon begins her journey to a Juris Doctor this summer
May 22, 2019 by
Graduating Senior Lends Social Work Skills to Local Treatment Facility
Mikala Turner helps Mississippians battling drug, alcohol addiction
May 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – According to recent data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, almost 20 million American adults battle a substance use disorder each year. In the months leading up to graduation at the University of Mississippi, senior social work major Mikala Turner, of Bruce, has spent eight hours a day working to decreaseRead the story …
Digging Deep for Success
Journey to Commencement: UM volleyball star Caroline Adams to pursue audiology clinical specialty
May 8, 2019 by
You might know Caroline Adams as the University of Mississippi women’s volleyball star who broke the single-season digs record at the National Invitational Volleyball Championship last year. Or perhaps you recognize this young libero as one of six students from the School of Applied Sciences who recently was honored with a Taylor Medal, the university’sRead the story …
Communication Disorders among Most Common Childhood Disabilities
Parents encouraged to learn warning signs, seek help early during Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss – With 11 percent of children ages 3-6 having a speech, language, voice or swallowing disorder and almost 15 percent of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss, communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing and Speech Month, Vishakha Rawool, chair of the Department ofRead the story …
Graduating Senior Lands Coveted Internship in Luxury Hotel Market
UM hospitality management student Victor Moreno joins Four Seasons Dallas
May 3, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two weeks after Victor Muñagorri Moreno crosses the graduation stage May 11 at the University of Mississippi, he heads off for the summer to fulfill the final requirements for his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management through an internship at one of the world’s premier brands in luxury travel. Muñagorri has accepted aRead the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Graduates Win Statewide Awards
Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes UM alumnae
April 28, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two graduates of the University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management were honored at the 2019 Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference for their leadership and excellence in the field. This annual conference, held by the state affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, provides continuing education to registered dietitians, registered dietetic technicians and studentsRead the story …
Cohen-Winans Selected as Jackson Heart Study Scholar
New program will provide intense research training and mentoring
April 17, 2019 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Samantha Cohen-Winans, a doctoral student in health and kinesiology at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of the Robert Smith, M.D. Graduate Scholars Program as part of the Jackson Heart Study’s new Graduate Training and Education Center at the UM Medical Center in Jackson.Read the story …
Mother of Two Develops Passion for Nutrition at UM
Journey to Commencement: Transfer student Emma 'Lee' Floyd balances family, work and education
April 17, 2019 by
Every morning, five days a week, after working an overnight shift in the Memphis area, Emma “Lee” Floyd kisses her husband and two children goodbye and drives an hour to Oxford to study dietetics and nutrition at the University of Mississippi. Click the image below to read Floyd’s story, which is part of the “Journey to Commencement”Read the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Celebrates Student Success
Department recognizes 23 students for academic excellence, leadership at honors reception
April 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management in the University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences recently honored 23 students enrolled in its programs of study at an honors reception. Dean Peter Grandjean welcomed friends and family to the April 3 celebration of student accomplishments following a welcome from David Joung, assistantRead the story …
Kinesiology Student Wins National Doctoral Student Award
Scott Dankel honored for excellence as nation's best
April 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Kinesiology Association has awarded the 2019 AKA National Doctoral Scholar Award to Scott Dankel, a doctoral student in health and kinesiology at the University of Mississippi. “(Dankel) was selected from AKA Doctoral Scholars nationwide as the doctoral student with the most distinguished academic and leadership record,” said Christopher M. Hearon, chair of theRead the story …