News You Can Use: Turning Your Trash Into Treasures

Sustainability expert shares timely tips on recycling, salvaging valuables from rubbish

OXFORD, Miss. – A old adage advises that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” but a sustainability expert at the University of Mississippi is encouraging everyone to inspect their would-be garbage for possible value before placing it on the curb for pick-up. Haste can literally make waste when it comes to how most peopleRead the story …

‘Below the Belt’ Documentary to Screen on Campus

Film and March 28 panel discussion aim to educate public about endometriosis

OXFORD, Miss. – Gender equity in women’s health will take center stage through a March 28 documentary screening and panel discussion at the University of Mississippi. “Below the Belt,” a new PBS documentary that tells the stories of four women searching for answers to mysterious symptoms, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the GertrudeRead the story …

News You Can Use: Timely Tips for Preparing Your Taxes

UM accountancy professors Dale and Tonya Flesher share expertise for best returns

OXFORD, Miss. – Whether you are hoping for a hefty refund, dreading a possible debt due or facing a stiff penalty, the proper preparation of tax returns is extremely important. For this reason, two University of Mississippi accountancy professors are sharing their wisdom in hopes of helping everyone navigate this year’s tax season. Dale Flesher,Read the story …

Graduate Student Receives Merck Award

Christine Hamadani to present research at American Chemical Society fall conference

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi graduate student in chemistry has been selected to present her research at a national conference as a recipient of the 2023 Women Chemists Committee Merck Research Award. Christine Hamadani, a third-year doctoral student, is among eight individuals who will present during the fall American Chemical Society national meetingRead the story …

RebelTHON Continues Fundraising Success

Benefit for Children's Miracle Network hospital has raised $1.4 million over 11 years

OXFORD, Miss. – After a decade of raising money to support Children’s of Mississippi, RebelTHON 2023 continued its string of successes by raising more than $200,000 over its 12-hour run Feb. 25. The University of Mississippi‘s 11th annual student-driven dance marathon raised $211,530 for the Children’s Miracle Network hospital at the University of Mississippi MedicalRead the story …

Nominations Sought for 2023 Elsie M. Hood Award

Recommendations for university's top teaching accolade due March 1

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is seeking nominations for the 2023 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award, the highest teaching recognition a faculty member can receive from the university. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to submit nominations by March 1 for this year’s honoree. Assistant, associate and full professors – excludingRead the story …

Black Hole Researchers Make Progress in Gravitational Wave Research

UM-led scientists discover nonlinear elements enhance computational models

OXFORD, Miss. – Finding a needle in a haystack might prove easier than finding the most accurate measure of gravitational waves, telltale ripples in space-time created when massive black holes crash into each other. Yet a University of Mississippi physicist and his team have made significant advances in that direction. Leo Chaim Stein, UM assistantRead the story …

RebelTHON to Hit the Dance Floor Feb. 25

11th annual fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network hospital at UMMC offers fun events for all

OXFORD, Miss. – Students from the University of Mississippi soon will break out their dancing shoes to raise money for the state’s only children’s hospital. RebelTHON, the university’s 11th annual student-driven dance marathon to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network hospital in the University of Mississippi Medical Center, will take place from noon toRead the story …

Forum Examines Issues of Race and Ethnicity

Interdisciplinary Feb. 27 event to facilitate discussion among faculty, graduate students

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty and graduate students will share their research on race and ethnicity in a Feb. 27 forum. This event begins with breakfast at 8:30 a.m., and the first panel will begin at 9 a.m. in the Butler Auditorium of the Triplett Alumni Center. The goal of the forum isRead the story …

UM Physicist Named Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

Leo Stein is first university faculty member to receive prestigious award

OXFORD, Miss. – Leo Stein, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Mississippi, joins a list of emerging leaders in research and STEM innovation as a member of the 2023 class of Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellows. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced this year’s fellowships on Wednesday (Feb. 15). TheRead the story …