OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor will discuss the effective delivery of drugs during the first Oxford Science Cafe of the fall semester. The talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 20) at Heartbreak Coffee’s downtown location. The event also will be broadcast over Zoom. Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry andRead the story …
Effective Drug Delivery Topic for Hybrid Oxford Science Cafe
Biochemistry professor to discuss potential for ionic liquids to target therapies
September 14, 2022 by
Music Professor Honored as Musical Icon in Ghana
George W.K. Dor lauded for contributions to Ghanaian music and culture
September 13, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This summer, George Worlasi Kwasi Dor visited his home country of Ghana as a renowned music professor at the University of Mississippi. He returned as an icon. The University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts named Dor an Iconic Composer of Ghanaian Art Music. Additionally, the school declared him a Distinguished ContributorRead the story …
Professor Uses Israel Fellowship to Sharpen Insights for Students
Joseph 'Jody' Holland participated in summer Faculty Fellowship Program
September 9, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor spent part of his summer getting to know the ins and outs of Israeli politics and culture. Joseph “Jody” Holland, associate professor of public policy leadership, was among 33 U.S. professors and researchers who traveled to Israel as part of the Jewish National Fund‘s Faculty Fellowship Program.Read the story …
Miele Hudspeth: Making a Difference
Nurse practitioner brings expertise and enthusiasm to UM Health Center
September 9, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From taking temperature to giving injections, Miele Hudspeth makes being treated at the V.B. Harrison Health Center a pleasant experience. With a winning smile and even more winsome manner, the nurse practitioner has been assisting health center staff physicians in providing uncommon care to Ole Miss students. Her secret? Hudspeth loves whatRead the story …
David G. Sansing Memorialized With Historical Marker
Plaque between Bondurant and Bishop halls pays tribute to iconic university historian
August 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The life and legacy of a beloved University of Mississippi professor were memorialized Saturday (Aug. 27) with the unveiling of a historical marker between the buildings where he taught classes and kept office hours. In front of a small crowd, including family members of the late David Sansing and faculty and staffRead the story …
Author John Green Brings Hope for Humanity to Fall Convocation
New, transfer students also presented commemorative coin at event
August 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Despite gloomy news on everything from climate change to the economy, bestselling author John Green told students in the University of Mississippi‘s first-year/transfer class that he remains hopeful about the future, encouraging them to help move mankind forward. Green spoke to some 4,000 students Tuesday (Aug. 23) evening as the keynote speakerRead the story …
Ole Miss Awards Achieving Equity Grants
More than $56,000 awarded for seven proposals aimed at advancing diversity and inclusion
August 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Following a rigorous and competitive application process, seven University of Mississippi investigator teams have been awarded internal funding for proposals aimed at advancing institutional diversity and inclusion. The Achieving Equity Grants Program was introduced in 2019 and is jointly administered by the Office of the Provost, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs,Read the story …
Staff Members Complete Inaugural Creative Residencies
Fifteen tackle outside projects that fuel progress, plan Sept. 1 presentation for results
August 17, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fifteen University of Mississippi staff members recently completed their first week of a residency aimed at allowing them to advance creative projects outside their formal positions. The participants of the Staff Creative Residencies Initiative were selected from a pool of 48 applicants. The Office of the Provost provided pay for each recipientRead the story …
Employee Health Center Adds Dr. Nicole Turner as Staff Physician
New doctor brings family practice skills to boost patient services
August 16, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. Nicole Turner has joined the physician staff of the University of Mississippi Employee Health Center, bringing more than 15 years of medical experience and a “kind and careful” approach to serving patients. A native of Kansas who earned her M.D. from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in 2007, Turner alsoRead the story …
Ole Miss Chapter Wins Mortar Board Honors
Campus organization received Gold Torch Award, named Most Improved Chapter
August 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Mortar Board, an honor society for college seniors, recently won two top honors during the national organization’s annual awards program. The UM Tassels chapter met all the requirements necessary for a Gold Torch Award. The group also was named the Freeman and Fox Most Improved Chapter.Read the story …