OXFORD, Miss. – An approach that combines geographic mapping technology with the study of ancient cultures is shaping the way some historians approach their research. Amy Singer, a leading historian in Middle Eastern studies, will speak Nov. 28 at the University of Mississippi about the use of Geographic Information Systems in her Ottoman EmpireRead the story …
History, Technology Combine in Ottoman Empire Studies Lecture
Lecture to focus on use of Geographic Information Systems as historical research tool
November 23, 2012 by
Rebels Lose Offensive Slugfest Against LSU
November 17, 2012 by
Tigers Score With 15 Seconds Left To Win 41-35 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)– Ole Miss sophomore wide receiver Donte Moncrief had a career day with 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns, but LSU scored with 15 seconds remaining to win an offensive battle 42-35 in the fifth Magnolia Bowl here Saturday in front of 92,872Read the story …
November Science Cafe Examines Computational Quantum Chemistry
Professor's work allows new access to field, promotes excellence in research
November 17, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of mathematical equations and computer simulations in chemistry will be discussed in a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s final meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 1120Read the story …
Acoustics Center Successful in Reducing Jet Noise for U.S. Navy Aircraft
Work could help Navy cut noise-induced hearing losses
November 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The roar of high-performance jet engines is ear-piercing, but University of Mississippi researchers at the National Center for Physical Acoustics are studying ways to reduce the shriek of U.S. Navy aircraft. Noise-induced hearing loss is the Navy’s No. 1 occupational health expense. The economic consequences to the Navy of hearing impairmentRead the story …
Music of the South Series Continues with Randall Bramblett
November 12, 2012 by
Popular Southern singer-songwriter to perform Nov. 13 OXFORD, Miss. – The Music of the South series, which highlights intimate evenings with Southern performers at the University of Mississippi, continues Tuesday (Nov. 13) with Randall Bramblett. A partnership between the university’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture and the Gertrude C. Ford Center for theRead the story …
Social Work Students Continue Mound Bayou-UM Collaboration
Academic excellence, service combine in restoration efforts
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of social work faculty and students from the University of Mississippi is helping the city of Mound Bayou make progress in its efforts to preserve historic buildings and history. The Mound Bayou Service Learning Historic Preservation Project is an ongoing work with the community from several levels. Social work facultyRead the story …
A Message from Chancellor Dan Jones
November 7, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University police were notified by students shortly before midnight Tuesday that Twitter chatter was indicating students were gathering near the student union to protest the results of the election. The officers found 30-40 students gathered in front of the union, and over the next 20 minutes the gathering had grown to moreRead the story …
Center of Research Excellence in Natural Products Neuroscience Receives $10 Million COBRE Grant
Award provides opportunities for drug addiction research
October 31, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and its School of Pharmacy have received a five-year, $10 million Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence, or COBRE, grant from the National Institutes of Health. “This is an exciting time for the School of Pharmacy and the University of Mississippi,” said David D. Allen, the pharmacy school’s dean.Read the story …
New Food Professorship Gets Support From Atlanta Couple
Donation will help endow professorship in expanding academic area
October 25, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kristie and Charles Abney of Atlanta have made a major gift to the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, to help meet the goal of endowing a professorship in the growing academic study of foodways. “We made the gift because weRead the story …
School of Education Receives $5.7 Million from Hearin Foundation
Funds will help enhance programs, tackle early childhood education
October 24, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five grants totaling more than $5.7 million will help the University of Mississippi School of Education boost the state’s public education system by enhancing its existing programs and establishing a new curriculum in early childhood education. Among the monies from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation in Jackson is a grant forRead the story …