JACKSON, Miss. – Building on the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s record of firsts, surgeons transplanted a pancreas and kidney into a 49-year-old man on Thursday night, marking the first such event for the state and final piece of UMMC’s abdominal transplant line. “Our goal has been to build a complete and high-functioning abdominal transplantRead the story …
Archives for 2013
Reverse Transfer Program Offers Degree Opportunity
Plan allows community college transfers to earn associate's degree while completing coursework at four-year colleges
December 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students who begin their college course work at Mississippi community colleges before transferring to one of the state’s public four-year universities can receive their associate’s degree by simply saying “yes” during the enrollment process. The program, called reverse transfer, began as a pilot at Ole Miss and is now available at allRead the story …
2013 Gingerbread Village
December 10, 2013 by
The 2013 Gingerbread Village will be open from December 9 – December 20. For more information about the village please visit http://www.fordcenter.org/gingerbread-village-information/.
Taking ‘Pride and Joy’ on the Road
Joe York's film selected for South Arts grant for regional tour
December 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joe York is accustomed to traveling the country making documentary films, but he recently toured six cities in nine days as a recipient of a South Arts grant to screen and discuss his film “Pride & Joy.” A feature-length documentary about Southern food in all its regional variations – from beef barbecueRead the story …
Winter Institute Salutes Legacy of Nelson Mandela in Mississippi
December 9, 2013 by
“As we say here, a great tree has fallen.” – Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Millions of people around the world mourn the death and celebrate the life of President Nelson Mandela, boxer, lawyer, anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner, peacemaker, statesman and internationally recognized symbol of hope, perseverance and forgiveness. His loss resonates strongly with the staff of theRead the story …
Professor Awarded Chinese Distinguished Professorship
Award presents opportunities for collaborations in drug discovery research
December 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dale Nagle, professor of pharmacognosy and research professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been awarded an Overseas Distinguished Visiting Professorship from the Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine College of Pharmacy. The professorship involves two separate two-week trips to Hunan, where Nagle will present seminars, exchange research findings andRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumnus Makes Good by Solving Problems
Will Denton is general manager of Texas pipeline company
December 9, 2013 by
William “Will” Denton has come a long way professionally since earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering four years ago from the University of Mississippi. He is the general manager of Culberson Construction, a pipeline company working primarily in the Eagleford shale in south Texas. Previously, the Myrtle native worked for a design engineering firmRead the story …
Up Close and Personal: Assistant Dean Marni Kendricks
Alumna reflects upon her work, experiences at alma mater
December 9, 2013 by
Q: You’ve been with the School of Engineering nine years in an administrative role. What has been your most challenging task during this time? Kendricks: Seems like a wide variety of things – from developing our Intro to Engineering course early on and degree audit to finishing my M.S. in Engineering while working full-time, servingRead the story …
Elsherbeni Establishes Endowed Scholarship Fund
Retired associate dean creates support for exceptional electrical engineering doctoral students
December 9, 2013 by
After 26 years of teaching and research at the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, Atef Elsherbeni continues to contribute to the educational pursuits of talented students. With the creation of the Atef Z. Elsherbeni Electrical Engineering Doctoral Scholarship Fund, the retired associate dean offers up to $25,000 in endowment funds to assist full-time studentsRead the story …
Seniors Maximize Co-Op Experiences
Maddie Costelli and Adam Vonder Haar sharpened skills while working at Neel-Schaffer, Raytheon
December 9, 2013 by
When considering job applicants, employers consider professional work experiences and the skills developed through them. University of Mississippi engineering seniors Madeline Costelli of Gulfport and Adam Vonder Harr of Brandon recently had experiences that could jump-start their careers. Costelli, a civil engineering major, worked with Neel-Schaffer Inc. last summer in the structural department of theRead the story …