OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education is inducting five honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of the significant contributions they’ve made to the field of education. The group will be recognized at a ceremony at a later date. “The Alumni Hall of Fame awardees are recognized for theirRead the story …
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School of Education to Induct Five Alumni into Hall of Fame
Inductees honored for contributions they have made to the field of education
June 12, 2020 by
Hall of Fame Alumnus Wins Prestigious Lasker Award
Dr. Max Cooper honored with 'America's Nobel Prize' for groundbreaking immunology work
October 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – About 50 years ago, University of Mississippi alumnus Dr. Max D. Cooper, a pediatrician, discovered B cell lymphocytes, one of the most important components of the human immune system. This discovery, together with Dr. Jacques F.A.P. Miller’s concurrent discovery of thymus-dependent T cell lymphocytes, revolutionized the field of immunology, particularly in theRead the story …
Ole Miss Hall of Famer Credited with ‘Altering the Face of Medicine’
Renowned immunologist Dr. Max Cooper wins Japan Prize
December 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. Max D. Cooper, of the Emory University School of Medicine, didn’t become a researcher to win awards. As a pediatrician, his concern for his patients led him to explore why inherited disorders disable the immune system, leaving children vulnerable to infection. Yet, numerous awards have recognized his pioneering discoveries, and theRead the story …
Seven Inducted into School of Education Alumni Hall of Fame
Ole Miss graduates honored for teaching, service and leadership
June 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education recently inducted seven Mississippians into the fourth class of its Alumni Hall of Fame. Collectively, this year’s inductees have committed more than 240 years to improving education from preschool through college in Mississippi and across the nation. The 2018 inductees include Kathleen Grigsby of Jackson,Read the story …
Ten Seniors Named UM Hall of Fame Inductees
Recipients honored for service, achievement and potential for success
April 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2017-18 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded students at Ole Miss. The inductees were honored Friday afternoon (April 6) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. A campus committee chooses Hall ofRead the story …
Harold Burson, ‘Father of Public Relations,’ Named to SPR Hall of Fame
UM alumnus credited with creating industry template for crisis management
July 26, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Harold Burson, a University of Mississippi alumnus known as the “Father of Public Relations,” was inducted Friday (July 21) into the Southern Public Relations Hall of Fame in recognition of his decades as a giant figure in the industry he helped invent. Burson, a 1940 Ole Miss graduate who has been describedRead the story …
Journalism Dean Tapped for Press Association Hall of Fame
Will Norton joins Carolyn Wilson for this year's class of inductees
July 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Will Norton Jr., professor and dean of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi, has been inducted into the Mississippi Press Association Hall of Fame. Joining Norton on the list of those who have made lasting contributions to journalism is Carolyn Wilson, longtime chief executive ofRead the story …
UM Inducts Third Class into School of Education Alumni Hall of Fame
Honorees commended for teaching, service and leadership
June 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education recently inducted the third class of alumni into its Hall of Fame. Collectively, the six inductees have more than 200 years of wisdom, experience and commitment to education and public service in Mississippi and across the country. The 2017 honorees are: Thomas R. Burke of Kansas City,Read the story …
Ten UM Seniors Inducted into Hall of Fame
Recipients honored for achievement, service and potential for success
April 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2016-17 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded students at UM. The inductees were honored Friday (April 7) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. A committee in accordance with policy developed by theRead the story …
Former Chancellor Khayat Chosen for 2017 Dick Enberg Award
Honor recognizes passion and support for education
March 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chancellor Emeritus Robert C. Khayat, leader of what has been called a “renaissance” at the University of Mississippi during his 14-year term, has been chosen as the 2017 winner of the Dick Enberg Award, presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Khayat, who served as chancellor from 1995 to 2009,Read the story …