OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been recognized for its efforts to support and improve cycling on campus with an honorable mention nod as a Bicycle Friendly University from the League of American Bicyclists. Ole Miss is the first university in the state to receive this designation. “The designation recognizes that we are makingRead the story …
UM Receives Honorable Mention as Bicycle Friendly University
National designation recognizes achievements; helps lay foundation for improvements
October 29, 2014 by
Lead Gift Announced for Ole Miss Science Building
Gertrude C. Ford Foundation commits $20 million for construction
October 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s reputation for strong teaching and research in the sciences will be bolstered by the addition of a new science building, thanks to a $20 million lead gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation of Jackson. The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the sectionRead the story …
Professor to Design Program in Wellness and Physical Activity
UM health and physical education expert developing emphasis for education majors
October 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Health and physical education expert Alicia Stapp will lead the University of Mississippi School of Education‘s effort to implement a new emphasis in wellness and physical activity for elementary education majors starting in fall 2015. The new focus on wellness and physical activity is the result of a $1.2 million grant awarded toRead the story …
UMMC Among Top 10 Medical Schools to See Increase in Research Funding
October 15, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – During one of the most competitive times to access funding from one of the nation’s largest research sponsors, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has received more awards and more money than the previous year. The National Institutes of Health, the primary federal agency for biomedical and health-related research, has been forcedRead the story …
Diabetic No More: UMMC Patient Gets State’s First Isolated Pancreas Transplant
October 14, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Ask brittle diabetic Nancy Smith why she opted for a pancreas transplant, a rare procedure not without risk or potentially devastating complications, and she’ll tell you about her heart. There’s her son Carruth, an 18-year-old high school senior. There’s daughter Braeden, 23, a college graduate and preschool teacher. “They’re amazing,” the JacksonRead the story …
UM, Oxford to Celebrate Food Day
Oct. 16 celebration to feature on-campus farmers market, festival and panel discussion
October 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community will observe Food Day – a nationwide movement toward healthy, affordable and sustainable food – Thursday (Oct. 16) with a festival and panel discussion. The Food Day Farmers Market and Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Student Union.Read the story …
Alumni Association to Honor Seven at Homecoming
Honorees include former chancellor, Rebel football and basketball stars
October 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Alumni Association is recognizing seven distinguished alumni, including a former chancellor and two record-setting student-athletes, with its highest honors this month as part of the university’s annual Homecoming activities. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2014 are: James W. Davis (BBA 62, MS 63, PhD 72)Read the story …
New Giving Platform Launched into Immediate Success
Victory Celebration Fund and Chucky Mullins scholarship raised combined $220,000
October 9, 2014 by
Thirty-six hours. $220,000. Rebel fans are generous. And they respond quickly. In less than 24 hours, contributors donated more than $100,000 to help with the costs of a fine for students rushing the football field and the replacement of goal posts following Ole Miss’ win against Alabama. That generosity continued Wednesday with the “I Wear 38” campaign. InRead the story …
Law School to Host Annual Mississippi Sports Law Review Symposium
Event to focus on modern communications and sports broadcasting
October 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Sports Law Review will host its annual Mississippi Sports Law Review Symposium from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in Weems Auditorium at the University of Mississippi School of Law. This year’s topic is “Current Telecommunications Issues and Their Impact on Sports Broadcasting.” “We are excited again to be welcoming a fantasticRead the story …
$1 Million Donation Lifts UMMC’S MIND Center Above Fundraising Goal
October 2, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Jackson businessman John N. Palmer has donated $1 million to the MIND Center, a University of Mississippi Medical Center institution dedicated to fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Palmer, the chairman and founder of GulfSouth Capital Inc., a Jackson-based private investment firm, presented the gift to the Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dementia Research Center, whichRead the story …