OXFORD, Miss. – The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students has honored Dewey Knight, associate director of the University of Mississippi’s Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience, with its Bonita C. Jacobs Transfer Champion Rising Star Award. The award recognizes individuals who avidly contribute to the success of students who transfer fromRead the story …
Dewey Knight Awarded Transfer Champion Rising Star Award
Dewey Knight recognized for exceptional advocacy of transfer student success
April 7, 2016 by
UMMC Health Experts Entertain, Inform on ‘Southern Remedy’
Daily show helps Mississippians learn about and deal with variety of health topics
March 17, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – If there’s a remedy for what ails you, Dr. Rick deShazo will prepare a good-sized dose every Wednesday, but not before he delivers a primer on your health dilemma. So will Dr. Jimmy Stewart on Thursdays and Dr. Michelle Owens on Fridays. Add to the mix Dr. Susan Buttross on Tuesdays andRead the story …
UM Law Student Featured in National Jurist Magazine
Olivia Hoff is among 25 students selected for inaugural Law Student of the Year feature
March 7, 2016 by
A University of Mississippi law student is among 25 featured in the National Jurist magazine’s inaugural Law Student of the Year feature, showcasing the many talents and accomplishments of law students across the country. Olivia Hoff’s name was submitted by the School of Law to be considered for one of the coveted 25 spots. Hoff, aRead the story …
UMMC Researchers Study Brain Changes in Depression
Scientists put heads together to unlock secrets that may lead to better treatments
March 6, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Depression is more than just sadness. Sufferers may lose interest in favorite activities or lose motivation to complete routine tasks. They may also lose some brain cells, say University of Mississippi Medical Center neuroscientists. According to a study in the March issue of Neuroscience, people with major depressive disorder, or MDD, may have fewerRead the story …
Pictures of (Mental) Health Framed in Art Therapy
Therapist helps patients break free by creating artworks that help them control their feelings
February 28, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Sometimes the only way to draw people out is to give them something to draw with. That idea is at the heart of Susan Anand’s work at the University of Mississippi Medical Center with people walled in by the pain of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other issues of mental health. ARead the story …
New UMMC Chief Brings Vast Experience to Post
Don Hutson to lead hospitals in Grenada and Lexington
February 20, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Don Hutson is coming back home – or at least, just a few hours down the road. The Corinth native and veteran health care administrator has been named chief executive officer of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada and University of Mississippi Medical Center Holmes County in Lexington. “We are thrilled Don isRead the story …
Orthodontist Parlays Small Town Opportunities into Big-Time Practice
Chandra Minor is an humble trailblazer in the state's health care landscape
February 14, 2016 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi has 1,361 practicing dentists. Of those, 78 are orthodontists. Of those, 14 percent are female. Of those, only one is African-American: Dr. Chandra Minor, a 2012 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. Being the only African-American female orthodontist practicing in the state isn’t the only thing that’s special aboutRead the story …
Innovate Mississippi’s Startup Weekend Returns to Oxford
Workshops help participants move from ideas to viable business plans
February 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Insight Park and School of Business Administration are co-hosting Startup Weekend Oxford, set for Feb. 12-14. The weekend will feature Innovation Boot Camp, Discovery Luncheon and Startup Weekend activities. The beginning of the weekend will give participants experience with assembling business models, with the end of the weekendRead the story …
Six Freshmen Honored for Leadership, Academic Excellence
Omicron Delta Kappa honor society presents annual awards
May 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society has honored six students for their academic performance, leadership and community involvement. This year’s recipients of ODK Freshman Leader Awards are Olivia Dear of Madison, Seth Dickinson of Mantachie, Christopher Feazell of Mendenhall, Dillon Hall of Saltillo, Alexis Smith of Picayune and Loden SnellRead the story …
50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: Still Fighting for the Vote
February 23, 2015 by
Come join a discussion with attorneys and scholars about the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This engaging event is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 25) in Weems Auditorium, Room 1078, of the University of Mississippi School of Law. This act made it easier for blacks to register to vote by eliminatingRead the story …