At Last: Dietetics Coordinated Program Granted Candidacy

  OXFORD, Miss. – For years, faculty and students in the University of Mississippi’s dietetics program have anticipated the time when all eligibility requirements for national registration would be met in-house. The wait is over.

Case of Terrorist Attacks Focus Of Intelligence Center Students

  OXFORD, Miss. – A fictional planned series of terrorist attacks against the United States was foiled in part by a group of University of Mississippi students working through a recent intelligence case study.

Jeans for Justice Day, Clothesline Project Highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is observing 2010 Sexual Assault Awareness Month with several activities designed to raise public understanding about the problem of sexual violence and to educate participants on how to prevent sexual assault and rape.

Caring for Aging Relatives Topic of Annual C.A.R.E. Fair and Workshop

  OXFORD, Miss. – The number of Americans age 65 or older is expected to double over the next 20 years to more than 72 million, prompting more individuals to seek information about and help with caring for aging relatives and friends.

Ambassador John Dinger Visits UM For Public Lecture, Class Presentation

  OXFORD, Miss. – Ambassador John Dinger of the U.S. State Department plans to discuss national security and terrorism issues Monday (March 8) at the University of Mississippi.

Professor to Promote Healthy Lifestyle in Amsterdam

  OXFORD, Miss. – Ten percent of the Dutch are obese, and experts predict that rate will increase to a quarter of the population by 2025.

MEDIA ADVISORY: UM student-athlete dies after collapsing during routine conditioning

Bennie F. Abram, 20, a nonscholarship athlete who transferred to the University of Mississippi from Itawamba Community College last fall, died today at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford.

School of Applied Sciences Career Fair Set for Feb. 11

OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences will be able to do more than just shake hands with potential employers Thursday (Feb. 11) during the Applied Sciences Career Fair.

Planning Grant Targets Comprehensive Plan for Assisting Children with Speech-Language Needs

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi communication sciences and disorders professor is developing a comprehensive plan to better train the state’s early intervention personnel in hopes of finding ways to better serve families in need of specialized services.

Master’s in Criminal Justice Program Offers Opportunities for Professionals

OXFORD, Miss. – A new program at the University of Mississippi allows law enforcement professionals to pursue a master’s degree while holding onto their jobs. The Master of Criminal Justice Executive Cohort Program is designed for students from such backgrounds as criminal justice, homeland security, public safety and the military. It offers four two-week residenciesRead the story …