OXFORD, Miss. – The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded the University of Mississippi a new five-year contract and $2 million work order for the cultivation of marijuana and related materials for research. The five-year contract denotes the university’s eligibility to apply for task orders through NIDA. NIDA crafts task orders to provide materialsRead the story …
University Awarded New NIDA Contract
Funding, scope of work among largest in project history
June 12, 2023 by
Four Pharmacy Students Named Taylor Medalists
First professional year cohort exceeds general student population for academic award
June 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four first-year students in the professional program at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy earned Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medals, the university’s highest academic award, this spring. Fewer than 1% of all Ole Miss students earn the award annually, and honorees must have a 3.9 GPA or higher. This year, someRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumnus Tapped as Cannabis Center Director
Robert Welch welcomes 'unique opportunity' in cannabis research
May 23, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has hired Robert Welch, a 2002 alumnus, as director of the school’s National Center for Cannabis Research and Education. “I am excited about Dr. Welch’s leadership and his passion for the work,” said Donna Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy. “His experience in bothRead the story …
BioMolecular Sciences Chair Wins SEC Faculty Award
Kristie Willett recognized for teaching excellence, research with real-world impact
May 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi, Kristie Willett is most excited about what the honor represents. “Maybe I’m inspiring other women,” said Willett, chair of the university’s Department of BioMolecular Sciences. “In the past, there haven’t been as many female winners from UM, so IRead the story …
News You Can Use: Dispelling Myths About Natural Remedies
UM pharmacy professor addresses some of the most common misconceptions
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dietary supplements come with a disclaimer that they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases. Still, a University of Mississippi pharmacy expert advises users to know exactly what they can and cannot do. Hayley Prescott, instructional assistant professor of pharmacy, said that she advocates for being the most informedRead the story …
Pharmacy School Honors Distinguished, Early Career Alumni
Marion, Valentine and Vest recognized at annual banquet
May 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy celebrated three of its alumni during the school’s recent Alumni Weekend awards banquet. Those recognized were Robert Marion and Jimmie Valentine, both receiving the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, and Mary-Haston Vest, who received the 2023 Early Career Alumni Award. Marion earned a bachelor’s degree inRead the story …
A Quick Guide to 2023 Commencement
Alumna and CEO of award-winning construction company to give address
May 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 5,000 prospective graduates will gather in Oxford with their friends and family to attend the University of Mississippi‘s 170th Commencement ceremonies from May 10 to 14. Morning Convocation will be held Saturday (May 13) at 8 a.m. in the Grove. The program is a campuswide celebration of graduation that includesRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Names Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Educators awarded for their efforts to train future researchers and professionals
April 23, 2023 by
OXFORD and JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has named three faculty members as Distinguished Teaching Scholars for a term of three years. Sally Earl, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice; Kayla Stover, professor of pharmacy practice; and Noa Valcarcel, instructional assistant professor of pharmacology, were honored for dedication to teachingRead the story …
University Celebrates Employee, Community Service
Annual program recognizes achievements in research, learning, service and scholarship
April 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Division of Diversity and Community Engagement recognized outstanding accomplishments in community-engaged research, learning, service and scholarship Tuesday (April 18) during its annual Celebration of Service. Honors presented included the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Service Award, the Excellence in Community Engagement Award, and the Community Engaged Development Partnership Fund awards.Read the story …
Pharmacy Educator Earns Prestigious New Investigator Award
Crumby recognized for excellence in research efforts with grant
April 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has recognized Ashley Crumby, instructional assistant professor in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, with a 2023 New Investigator Award. AACP annually awards researchers in the first five years of their careers to help them establish baseline data for a body of research work.Read the story …