OXFORD, Miss. – Henrietta Yang doesn’t have to say she loves her job. It’s obvious in her ever-present smile and energetic hand gestures she uses while explaining the merits of the University of Mississippi’s Chinese Language Flagship Program. Yang, who joined the university’s faculty two weeks ago as the program’s new co-director, said she isRead the story …
UM Names New Co-Director of Flagship Program
Henrietta Yang aims to help Chinese students achieve higher level of language proficiency
June 26, 2013 by
UM Physicist Included in Elite Group of Innovators
Breese Quinn featured among 'Faces and Places of Great Science and Innovation in U.S.'
June 25, 2013 by
A professor involved in the Higgs-Boson particle research is among a group of elite scientists included in the “Faces and Places of Great Sciences and Innovation in the U.S.” list. Breese Quinn, an associate professor of physics at the University of Mississippi, was one of several national scientists included the list on display at theRead the story …
School of Accountancy Jumps in National Rankings
Undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs all rise
June 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Once again, the University of Mississippi’s undergraduate and graduate programs in accountancy have achieved all-time highs in the annual Public Accounting Report national rankings. This year, all three degree programs are among the nation’s top 10. The undergraduate and master’s program are both ranked No. 9 nationally, and the doctoral program comesRead the story …
NCPA Assists U.S. Navy with Search for Possible IED Detection Devices
Team conducted preliminary Rayleigh wave measurements in various locations
June 18, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As summer heat drives many people to the beach in search of fun in or near the water, University of Mississippi researchers recently went to Pascagoula Beach to conduct measurements designed to help develop systems to detect buried improvised explosive devices – known as IEDs – around the world. Scientists from UM’s NationalRead the story …
Joshua Kryah Selected as Summer Poet in Residence
Reading set for 5 p.m. June 26 at Off Square Books
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Poet Joshua Kryah has been chosen as the seventh annual Summer Poet in Residence at the University of Mississippi. Kryah is the author of two poetry collections, “We Are Starved” (2011), published by the University of Colorado Press as part of its New Mountain West Poetry Series, and “Glean” (2007), selected forRead the story …
UM Professor Examines Cultural History in South Louisiana
Jodi Skipper studies African diaspora, rural Mardi Gras traditions
June 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Archaeology doesn’t just mean digging in the dirt; it also means examining the cultural history, something in which Jodi Skipper is immersed. Skipper, an assistant professor of anthropology and Southern studies at the University of Mississippi, explores the intersections of public archaeology and cultural heritage tourism. Her specialties include historic archaeology andRead the story …
Fulbright Award Winner to Use Enthusiasm for Teaching in Latin America
Ryan Ezelle heads to the Dominican Republic in August
June 6, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Ezelle’s interest in teaching others has resulted in him receiving a 2013 Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Ezelle, a recent University of Mississippi graduate from Union, said he wanted to further his studies and experiences abroad, specifically in Latin America, beyond the typical semester, so the Fulbright is the perfect opportunity. AnRead the story …
Madison Native Named Freshman Leader of the Year
Rod Bridges honored for outstanding academic, service and leadership roles at Ole Miss
June 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This spring, University of Mississippi Freshman Roderick “Rod” Bridges III was named Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society’s Freshman Leader of the Year for his outstanding academic, service and leadership roles at the university. Bridges, a graduate of Madison Central High School, was president of the National Honor Society and his senior class.Read the story …
UM Co-Hosting Minority Business Fair June 18
Event scheduled in Jackson Avenue Center; early online registration encouraged
June 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Supporting statewide efforts to increase diversity among higher education vendors, the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University are co-hosting a June 18 vendors’ fair for minority businesses to provide more access to the bidding process. “Minority Business Expo: Making The University Connection” begins at 1 p.m. in the multipurpose room ofRead the story …
Daily Journal: Retiring professor Winkle leaves extensive legacy
June 3, 2013 by
OXFORD – Beginning a story about John Winkle’s career at the University of Mississippi is difficult. It can focus on the number of students the political science professor taught during his 39-year career or the hundreds of practicing Mississippi attorneys who took his courses as undergraduates. It could highlight his role in starting the SallyRead the story …