OXFORD, Miss. – Pharmacists can play a major role in educating the public about health care issues, a concept that University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy students often learn and practice. Embracing this concept, Emily Carrell of West Salem, Wis., is creating a series of community discussions on health issues. Free and open to theRead the story …
Pharmacy Student Creates Health Café Series to Educate Community
Heart health issues is topic of first discussion April 11
April 10, 2013 by
MFA Students to Read Winning Entries on ‘Thacker Mountain Radio’
Award recipients Chris Allen and Jessica Comola to represent program on popular broadcast
April 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It’s been said the road to success begins with small steps, and for two award-winning University of Mississippi graduate students, that path continues Thursday (April 11) with an appearance on “Thacker Mountain Radio.” Christopher Allen of Lufkin, Texas, and Jessica Comola of Austin, Texas, won first place in the short story andRead the story …
National Center to Host April 15-18 International Conference on Botanicals
Forum enables scientists to discuss medicinal plants and dietary supplements
April 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s National Center for Natural Products Research is hosting the 12th annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals April 15-18. The conference draws scientists from around the world to discuss medicinal plants and dietary supplements as well as the latest research innovations in suchRead the story …
Chief Product Officer of Forbes Media to Visit UM
Lewis D'Vorkin plans to discuss digital publishing platform in April 10 lecture
April 10, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of Lewis D’Vorkin’s daily habits is to scan the 60 framed magazine covers lining the marble staircase of the Forbes office in New York City. The covers, which date back to October 2010, feature the no-nonsense, people-centric design recognized as the Forbes brand.The brand is clear, simple and unwavering, said D’Vorkin,Read the story …
Historic Preservationist Visits UM for Lecture
Joseph McGill to speak April 10 about historic slave dwellings
April 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Historic preservationist Joseph McGill Jr. is set to visit the University of Mississippi on Wednesday (April 10). McGill, a program officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation who works in the Southern Office in Charleston, S.C., is responsible for the states of Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina.
Washington County Native Named UM Applied Sciences Student of the Month
April 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student Brooke Fratesi of Leland has been chosen as the Applied Sciences Student of the Month. A sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders, Fratesi hopes to go into audiology or speech pathology after graduation. While she has not decided exactly what she wants to do with her major,Read the story …
Historian Ron Chernow VIsits Ole Miss
April 8, 2013 by
A conversation with historian and biographer, Ron Chernow. Video by Mary Stanton.
Exercise Science Major Receives Newton Knight Scholarship
Award helps Alcorn County student pursue career dream in physical therapy
April 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student from Alcorn County is well on her way to fulfilling dreams of becoming a physical therapist, thanks in part to the generosity of an anonymous out-of-state donor. Jordan Porterfield, a sophomore from Rienzi, was awarded a one-year scholarship honoring Newton Knight last fall. The $2,000 award wasRead the story …
Spring Practice Report: 04.05
April 5, 2013 by
Rebels Gear Up For Tomorrow’s Scrimmage OXFORD, Miss.– Ole Miss practiced under picturesque conditions inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Friday afternoon in advance of the Rebels’ second scrimmage of the spring set for Saturday. Hugh Freeze, entering his second season as the Rebel head man, was impressed with the physicality of the Ole miss defense onRead the story …