OXFORD, Miss. – For the sixth time in seven years, the University of Mississippi has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges To Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. UM was cited for excellence in collaborative governance, employee confidence in the university’s senior leadership, workers’ job satisfaction and also on theRead the story …
UM Recognized Among ‘Great Colleges To Work For’
Chronicle of Higher Education surveys university employees across the nation, finds high employee satisfaction at Ole Miss
July 21, 2014 by
Grant to Fund Research on Poverty, Education and Health Care
Hearin Foundation provides support for McLean Institute efforts in rural communities
July 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $1.6 million grant from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation for the University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement will fund research aimed at increasing economic development in Mississippi communities. The grant was awarded to the McLean Institute for four years to support UM student and facultyRead the story …
UMMC Faculty Member to be Inducted into Prestigious Nursing Academy
July 14, 2014 by
JACKSON, Miss. – The American Academy of Nursing fellows elected one person from the state of Mississippi into its prestigious ranks in 2014. It should be no surprise that she is a faculty member at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Deborah Konkle-Parker, a professor for the Division of Infectious Diseases/Department of Medicine at UMMC, willRead the story …
Miss University Looks to Become Miss Mississippi
Anna Beth Higginbotham heads to Vicksburg for pageant
July 7, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This week, Miss University 2014 will compete in the Miss Mississippi Pageant. The pageant will take place July 9 at 8 p.m. at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Anna Beth Higginbotham, who was crowned Miss University at the University of Mississippi last November, will take her classical vocal skills and her platform, “PowerRead the story …
UM Summer College Program Receives Hearin Foundation Grant
Funding provides 10 scholarships a year for Delta high school students to earn college credit
July 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to address the challenges of poverty and educational inequity plaguing some Mississippi schools, the University of Mississippi’s Division of Outreach and Continuing Education will provide financial support for academically qualified first-generation students from the Delta by providing high school students opportunities to earn college credit. For the next 10Read the story …
UM Engineering Partners with Jackson Prep
Dual-credit courses to be offered starting in August
June 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Engineering and Jackson Preparatory School are partnering to offer pre-engineering curriculum to students in the Jackson-area school. Beginning in August, students will be able to enroll in dual-credit courses taught at Jackson Prep that can earn them college credit. Students can take ENGR 207, a computerRead the story …
NCPA Director Led National Physical Acoustics Summer School
Josh Gladden supervised international meeting of students, scientists in Utah
June 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students gained valuable insights in cutting edge research and connected with fellow researchers at a recent international physical acoustics conference. Josh Gladden, director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the university, led the 12th Physical Acoustics Summer School program. The weeklong event was co-hosted byRead the story …
‘Barkery’ Earns Top Awards in 2014 Gillespie Business Plan Competition
Annual UM program offers mentoring, skills-sharpening opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs
June 19, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to the University of Mississippi’s Gillespie Business Plan Competition, it seems things have gone to the dogs. Well, at least to the treats made especially for those canine companions. During the 2014 competition, Madison native Janet McCarty, founder of Cotton’s Café Dog Treat Barkery, walked away with top honors,Read the story …
Ole Miss News Blog: Campus Bird Project Announced
June 13, 2014 by
You may have already noticed, but if you take a look at the Ole Miss campus map, you will notice a BIG difference in its appearance. The university is continuing its tradition of excellence by upgrading its map management system with leading software development company Concept3D’s CampusBird interactive mapping platform. Used by more than 75 universities, CampusBirdRead the story …
Charles Reagan Wilson Retires from Teaching to Focus on Writing
History, Southern studies professor leaves UM after 33 years
June 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Charles Reagan Wilson brought together everything from Hank Aaron to zydeco as co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, and now his final chapter at the University of Mississippi is complete. After 33 years as a history and Southern studies professor, Wilson retired in May. During his three decades at UM, WilsonRead the story …