OXFORD, Miss. – The dean of the University of Mississippi Graduate School is the recipient of NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medal. John Z. Kiss is being awarded the prestigious honor, which recognizes nongovernment employees for notable leadership accomplishments that have significantly influenced the NASA mission. The renowned scientist has worked with NASA for nearly threeRead the story …
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UM Graduate School Dean Receives NASA Honor
John Z. Kiss to be awarded Outstanding Public Leadership Medal
September 2, 2014 by
Engineering: Three Seniors Accepted into Top Graduate Schools
Johns Hopkins, MIT, Texas welcome UM graduates
April 29, 2014 by
Many graduating seniors across the country are eagerly awaiting word from graduate schools regarding admission to their competitive programs, but for three outstanding University of Mississippi School of Engineering students, the wait is over. Charles “CJ” Jenkins and Frances Sullivan-Gonzalez, both of Oxford; and John Stefancik of Pace, Florida, have each been accepted into some of theRead the story …
Kiss Selected Head of Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
UM dean will lead organization focused on promoting programs, monitoring standards
March 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – John Z. Kiss, dean of the University of Mississippi Graduate School, has been elected president of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools for 2015. He is the 2014 vice president of the organization. “CSGS is an excellent organization providing opportunity for graduate school deans to discuss common problems and solutions of theirRead the story …
John Z. Kiss Hired as New Dean of UM Graduate School
June 11, 2012 by
… Assumes duties Sept. 1; sets goal for school to continue progress. OXFORD, Miss. – John Z. Kiss, distinguished professor and chair of botany at Miami University in Ohio, is the new dean of the University of Mississippi Graduate School. His appointment begins Sept. 1, pending approval from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi InstitutionsRead the story …
Growing High School STEM Outreach Program Led by Graduate Student
Inspiring passion for science-related fields in the next generation of scholars
December 12, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Savannah Draud, a doctoral student in biology at the University of Mississippi, is spending time at local high schools to help increase science literacy in an effort to inspire students to further their education and foster a love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects. The Long Island, New York, native, whoRead the story …
Graduate Student-Led Event Highlights Pharmacy School Diversity
Tonia Aminone's Cultural Night event allows students to share their culture with peers
February 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the greatest strengths of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is a diversity of backgrounds. Students and faculty members hail from all over the globe, bringing unique perspectives and life experiences. For Tonia Aminone, a Ph.D. student in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, that diverse environment was something sheRead the story …
Graduate Students’ Research Aided by Pharmacy School Resources
Array of services include professional facilities, receptive faculty and other university support
March 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – At the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, students have opportunities to get hands-on experience to prepare them for careers in pharmacy. It’s no different for graduate students, who undertake research at the school that can make a real difference in lives around the state and region. Fortunately for students, they’ll haveRead the story …
First 3+3 Graduate Moves on to Law School
Participant in academic joint venture receives her business degree
June 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mariel Spencer, of Seattle, Washington, recently made history when she completed her bachelor’s degree in general business at the University of Mississippi. What made her degree unique is that it included coursework in torts, civil procedure, legal research and writing, and constitutional law. Spencer is the first Ole Miss student to receiveRead the story …
Graduate Student Leads State’s Largest High School Chinese Program
Linfei Yi teaches two classes at Holly Springs High School
April 24, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Linfei Yi began teaching Chinese at Holly Springs High School two years ago, the University of Mississippi graduate student had no idea it would quickly become the largest such program in Mississippi. Besides Holly Springs, three Mississippi schools – Oxford High School and Lafayette High School in Oxford and St. Andrew’sRead the story …