OXFORD, Miss. – Bonita Lyons’ giving spirit is evident in the sentiments shared on her Facebook page. “Hers was a life of purpose disguised as work,” posted Cory Major, who worked with Lyons in her capacity as director of academic status and retention services for the University of Memphis, a position the University of MississippiRead the story …
Alumna Establishes Endowment in Sister’s Memory
Gift will fund scholarships and other assistance for students in School of Applied Sciences
August 11, 2018 by
UM Faculty Help Mississippi Students ‘Fuel to Learn’
Pilot curriculum integrates nutrition knowledge into math and language arts
August 3, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several north Mississippi fourth-grade teachers are taking part in a University of Mississippi study that aims to help children learn more about nutrition while also learning mathematics and English language arts. Called “Fuel to Learn,” the project is funded by a grant from the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research at the UM Medical CenterRead the story …
Jackson Heart Study Vanguard Center at Oxford Debuts New Leadership
School of Applied Sciences commits to building research capacity in early-stage researchers
July 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford-based Jackson Heart Study Vanguard Center that serves as a secondary data repository for the largest single-site, prospective, epidemiologic investigation of cardiovascular disease among African-Americans ever undertaken is under new leadership from the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Paul Loprinzi, associate professor of health, exercise science andRead the story …
New Chair Brings Opportunities for Communication Sciences and Disorders
Vishakha Rawool contributes rich clinical expertise, research background to program
July 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi, under the leadership of a new chair, Vishakha Rawool, is poised to enhance its training of speech-language-pathologists by expanding clinical services to individuals with speech, language and/or hearing disorders and research activities in the field. The School of Applied SciencesRead the story …
Gift from Mississippi Scottish Rite Helps Fund Literacy Program
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, community children benefit from annual gift
July 2, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent gift to the University of Mississippi established the Mississippi Scottish Rite Literacy Program, which will offer literacy programming for area children, with the potential for statewide outreach. All literacy programming, provided by certified speech-language pathologists and graduate student clinicians from the UM Speech and Hearing Center, will be designed toRead the story …
Pharmacy Students Receive Gateway to Research Scholarships
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education award encourages students to pursue careers in research
July 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Austin Fitts and Mary Paige Thrash, both rising second-year professional students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, have been named recipients of the Gateway to Research Scholarship by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. The award provides students an opportunity to work on faculty-mentored research projects while improving their knowledge ofRead the story …
Online Master’s in Hospitality Management Opens Doors for Workers
Application deadline for those interested in beginning new program in August is July 15
June 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is rolling out a new online Master of Science degree in hospitality management to help meet the needs of a growing industry. The program is designed for people working in the industry in management roles to develop more effective operational and analytical skills, talents needed for top-level jobs in a global hospitalityRead the story …
New UM Program Funds Summer Undergraduate Research
23 students to conduct mentored summer research projects
June 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-three University of Mississippi undergraduate students are participating in the Ole Miss Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, an inaugural program to expand and enhance undergraduate research and creative achievement. In May, the UM Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced that 15 Undergraduate Research Grants, including two Faculty Group Grants and 13 Individual StudentRead the story …
Communication Sciences and Disorders Workshop for Parents of Children with Disabilities Set for Saturday
Clinician and educator address children's behavioral problems as potential sensory issues
June 12, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi will offer a free parent workshop on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to noon to help families better understand if their child’s behavioral issues are actually sensory issues. “A child’s tantrums or inattentiveness are not always strictly behavioral problemsRead the story …
New UM Graduates Begin Tenure-track Appointments Across the South
Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management sends six students into faculty positions
May 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During Commencement ceremonies earlier this month at the University of Mississippi, the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management celebrated a record number of health and kinesiology doctoral students walking across the graduation stage directly into full-time, tenure-track appointments across the South. “We had a remarkable group of nine doctoral students hooded this year,” saidRead the story …