OXFORD, Miss. – Members of the University of Mississippi community are fondly remembering Lennette Johnson Ivy, a beloved administrator and faculty member who died Oct. 21. She was 63. Funeral services for the professor emerita and chair emerita of UM’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders were Oct. 27 at Second Baptist Church in Oxford. TheRead the story …
UM Family Fondly Remembers Lennette J. Ivy
Beloved administrator was model of dedicated service and benevolence
November 3, 2016 by
UM-DeSoto Student Wins Highest Award from Legal Studies Department
McKinley McCarty recognized for academics, service
May 1, 2016 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Though emailing in class is generally frowned upon, McKinley McCarty hoped for an exception when she learned that she had won the Columbus B. Hopper Scholarship. “I just couldn’t sit there and contain my excitement,” said McCarty, a senior paralegal studies major at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven. “As soonRead the story …
Food Service Management Institute Renamed Institute of Child Nutrition
UM center remains focused on providing resources and training to school lunch workers and managers
July 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s National Food Service Management Institute has changed its name and logo to the Institute of Child Nutrition, reflecting its mission to serve child nutrition programs across the country. As a part of the UM School of Applied Sciences, ICN is the only federally funded national center dedicated to childRead the story …
Texas Parents Support Nutrition and Hospitality Management Program
Strong Travel Services Endowment created for UM department's long-term needs
April 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $25,000 gift to the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi will provide longtime support for facility upgrades, thanks to Jim and Kay Strong of Dallas. The couple has created an endowment named for their family business, Strong Travel Services. A respected leader in the luxury travel industry, Strong TravelRead the story …
Eighth Annual Applied Sciences Career Fair Set
Feb. 25 event brings a number of career opportunities to students
February 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most than 30 potential employers are set to be on hand for the University of Mississippi’s School of Applied Sciences annual career fair, coming up Feb. 25 at the Inn at Ole Miss. “This is the most vendors we’ve had since the first fair in 2008,” said Teri Gray, coordinator of the AppliedRead the story …
Nutrition Clinic Begins Weight Management Classes in January
Classes open to the public and include weekly group meetings, cooking demos and one-on-one consults
January 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Janie Cole, registered dietitian and adjunct professor in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi, leads a group of six through an Oxford grocery store. She hands out a “Grocery Store Shopping“ guide that provides tips such as “Plan ahead and make a list” and “Don’t be on your phone whileRead the story …
UM Grant Puts Gardens in Oxford Schools
Della Davidson Elementary School celebrates grand opening of newest plot in cooperative effort
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students and teachers at Della Davidson Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of their new school garden Wednesday (Oct. 1) afternoon. The garden began in March with financing from the University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management through a W.K. Kellogg grant as part of the “Eating Good … andRead the story …
UM Nutrition Expert Shares Healthy Snack Tips for Children
Good nutrition principles are fundamental for proper diet
October 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Combating the state’s obesity epidemic starts with teaching our children the principles of healthy eating, which is the focus of Laurel Lambert, associate professor of nutrition and hospitality management at the University of Mississippi. While Lambert’s past experiences as a registered dietitian include medical nutrition therapy and institutional food services, her research focus isRead the story …
New Fund Created for UM Speech Therapy Program
Oxford mother focuses on building support to help others
August 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Communication therapy has been an important focus for Rheagan Vaughn ever since her son Swayze was diagnosed with autism. For many children with the disorder, communication impairments can be an obstacle. “We’ve been blessed that Swayze is on the high-functioning end of the spectrum,” said Vaughn, of Oxford. “But there are parentsRead the story …
UM Accepts Health and Wellness Grant from BCBS of Mississippi Foundation
New RebelWell program will use $250,000 to expand community's health, nutrition and exercise options
March 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a grant of nearly $250,000, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is helping to expand fitness and nutrition programs at the University of Mississippi. The foundation announced the grant for RebelWell, a new program name penned for the expanded offerings, Monday (March 24) on the Ole Miss campus.Read the story …