OXFORD, Miss. – A fictional emergence of a new strain of avian bird flu leading to a global pandemic was resolved in part by a group of University of Mississippi students working through a recent intelligence case study. The scenario was probed by more than 50 students in UM’s Center for Intelligence and Security StudiesRead the story …
Intelligence Center Students Focus on Global Pandemic
Fifth annual event united top students from across the nation with national agency representatives
May 6, 2013 by
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Faculty Joins ACCI Board
Connection to organization could help attract more scholars to Ole Miss
April 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Yunhee Chang, associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi, has been appointed to the board of directors for the American Council on Consumer Interests, or ACCI. Chang said her two-year stint could “possibly attract more graduate students and scholars” to the university. “ACCI couldRead the story …
Exercise Science Major Receives Newton Knight Scholarship
Award helps Alcorn County student pursue career dream in physical therapy
April 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student from Alcorn County is well on her way to fulfilling dreams of becoming a physical therapist, thanks in part to the generosity of an anonymous out-of-state donor. Jordan Porterfield, a sophomore from Rienzi, was awarded a one-year scholarship honoring Newton Knight last fall. The $2,000 award wasRead the story …
‘Global Leadership through Service’ Symposium Brings Wendy’s Executives to UM
April 3, 2013 by
Leaders from the international Wendy’s Company gave University of Mississippi students a behind-the-scenes look into the quick-service restaurant during the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management’s Global Leadership through Service Symposium on March 20. John Peters, chief operating officer and Daniel Collins, senior vice president and treasurer, spoke on “Strategic Leadership: A Recipe for Success,”Read the story …
Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling Presents First-Hand Account of U.S. Leaders’ Response to 9/11
University of Mississippi presents free lecture on crisis leadership
March 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling was the only military officer serving as a liaison between the Situation Room, the vice president and the National Military Command Center. Darling wrote “24 Hours inside the President’s Bunker: 9-11-01 The White House” (iUniverse, 2010), which details his experiencesRead the story …
Video: UM Nutrition Clinic Offers Healthy Eating Advice
February 14, 2013 by
The UM Nutrition Clinic, housed in Lenoir Hall, offers a number of services besides group weight-loss classes, including medical nutrition counseling for individuals with illnesses, diet-related conditions, injury or an interest in improving health in general.
Chair Notes
December 18, 2012 by
The Department of Legal Studies has again begun our newsletter in hopes of keeping you and our alumni more informed of current growth, needs, successes as well as seeking your support in moving the department to become nationally the best of the best. We are expecting additional growth and are in the planning stages ofRead the story …
Executive Cohort Program
December 18, 2012 by
The Department of Legal Studies now offers the Executive Cohort Program (ECP) which is a graduate program specifically designed for professional/practitioners in the field of criminal justice, military, and homeland security who desire to earn an advanced degree. The ECP meets for three sessions during a calendar year. A session consists of a two-week intensiveRead the story …
Biographical Information Dr. Mike Wigginton Jr.
December 18, 2012 by
Dr. Mike Wigginton, Jr. was born in New Orleans, LA. He joined the United States Air Force in 1968 where he served as a Security Police Military Dog Handler for four years. While he was enlisted in the USAF, he served two tours of duty in Southeast Asia at Phang Rang AFB and Camn RahnRead the story …
Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty Award
December 18, 2012 by
This year’s recipient of Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty reward is Dr. Linda Keena. She is currently actively engaged in teaching, scholarship and service and her accomplishments in these areas are meritorious. As a faculty member, Dr. Keena demonstrates a strong work ethic and an unrivaled passion to connect with and lead students. While sheRead the story …