University Building New Mechanical Plant

Project to supply chilled, heated water for academic buildings, housing

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is building a new mechanical plant north of Kinard Hall to support chilled and hot water demand for heating and cooling in that area of campus. The new facility will provide additional capacity to support new facilities for housing and academics, said Chad Hunter, associate university architect. TheRead the story …

Work in Near-Surface Geophysics Lands Scholarship for UM Student

Elsie Buskes to publish essay, be recognized at March symposium

OXFORD, Miss. – The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society has selected a University of Mississippi student as the sole recipient of its annual scholarship. Elsie Buskes, a junior geology major from Oxford and member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, will receive $1,000 to help her pursue a career in near-surface geophysics, which involvesRead the story …

Community Health Fair to Offer Free Flu Shots, Health Screenings

University event held in partnership with NAACP, MississippiCare

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has partnered with the Oxford-Lafayette County Branch of the NAACP and MississippiCare to host an Oxford Community Health Fair on Saturday (Nov. 11). The free public event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon at the Oxford Activity Center, 400 Price St. The event will provide free fluRead the story …

University’s EAC Report Card Posted

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is once again making its Education Achievement Council report card available to the public. The document may be viewed at http://www.mississippi.edu/eac/downloads/2021-2022/um.pdf. To request a copy of the report, email umpr@olemiss.edu. Education Achievement Council report cards for all the state’s universities have been posted online at http://www.mississippi.edu/eac/. The report cards showRead the story …

UM Research Associate Attends Workshop on Russia, Eastern Europe

Develops projects focused on Chinese 'Belt and Road Initiative,' Serb nationalism

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi research associate was selected to attend a workshop that brought together experts interested in engaging the public with their knowledge of Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe. Matthew Becker, research associate for outcomes assessment and learning advancement at the School of Pharmacy, joined 14 academics from a variety ofRead the story …

Physics Department Sets Night of Frightful Fun

Annual Spooky Physics Night set for Oct. 20

OXFORD, Miss. – A frightfully fun time for all is in the air as the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts its annual Spooky Physics Night, set for Oct. 20 in Lewis Hall. The program starts at 6 p.m. with a family-friendly show that includes demonstrations of energy, electricity, magnetism, sound, wavesRead the story …

Women’s Council Welcomes Susan Duncan as New Board Member

Former law school dean has been active in council's mentoring activities

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy has named Susan Duncan, former dean of the University of Mississippi School of Law, as the newest member of the council’s board. The first woman to serve as the law school’s permanent dean, Duncan returned to the classroom this summer as a member of itsRead the story …

Small Business Development Center Names April Williams as State Star

Training specialist guides entrepreneurs through starting and sustaining successful businesses

OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Small Business Development Center has named April Williams as the recipient of this year’s prestigious State Star Award. She was honored during the Small Business Development Center’s recent annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Williams, a training specialist in the Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center, has made outstanding contributions toRead the story …

University Staff, Student Serving on IHL Accessibility Task Force

Steven Holley, Stacey Reycraft and Sara Welch to study disability-related opportunities in system

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has three representatives on the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning‘s new ADA/Accessibility Task Force. UM representatives are Stacey Reycraft, director of student disability services; Steven Holley, vice chancellor for administration and finance; and Sara Austin Welch, Associated Student Body president. IHL established the group to ensure that individualsRead the story …

Air and Space Law Professor Hosts United Nations Panel

UM's Michelle Hanlon leads discussion of heritage, ethics and pioneering laws in space

OXFORD, Miss. – Michelle Hanlon, a University of Mississippi law professor, discussed the importance of cultural heritage preservation and ethical lawmaking in space during the Science Summit of the 78th United Nations General Assembly. Hanlon, executive director of the Center for Air and Space Law, is speaking on four panels for the UN Science Summit,Read the story …