OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has hired its first employee ombudsman, who will help the university build on its already strong reputation as one of the nation’s best places to work in higher education. Brett Harris, who has worked as a mediator and attorney and more recently has been working as an organizational ombudsmanRead the story …
Danielle Sims Awarded Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship
Recipient hopes to gain new insights for her work in UM student housing
July 6, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Danielle Sims, area coordinator at the University of Mississippi, is a 2015 recipient of the Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship, which is given by the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Sims, who works in the Department of Student Housing, said she’s looking forward to gaining new ideas and learning about resources throughRead the story …
International Strongman Competitor Trains at Turner Center
Criminal justice major continues competing after life-changing accident
July 2, 2015 by
Following his accident, John Stitt had just two questions for his doctors: “When can I walk again?” and “When can I lift weights again?” Stitt, a criminal justice major at the University of Mississippi, began training for strongman competitions in 2012. A year later, he competed in his first event and came in dead last.Read the story …
IOM: ‘American Idol’ Coming to Campus for Open Auditions
June 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Come Tuesday (June 30), expect an unusually large number of people on campus for a mid-summer day. In addition to orientation, “American Idol” will arrive on campus that day to hold audition for the final season of the series. The American Idol bus will be parked on the Union Plaza and theRead the story …
Randy Wadkins Named Inaugural BPS Congressional Fellow
UM associate professor of chemistry to study, lecture in nation's capital
June 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Randy Wadkins, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the Biophysical Society’s inaugural Congressional Fellow for 2015-2016. Wadkins will be taking a break from his regular position to spend a year working on Capitol Hill. As a participant in the AAAS Science andRead the story …
UM Professor Wins Prestigious CAREER Award
National Science Foundation recognizes Jared Delcamp for teaching, research on solar energy
June 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jared Delcamp, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has won a prestigious $523,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his teaching and research on converting solar energy to electricity. Delcamp was recognized for teaching, particularly his efforts to increase interest in STEM education among students of all majors and among highRead the story …
UM, Oxford Improve Safety for Cyclists, Pedestrians
Complete Streets pop-up experiment to affect sections of University Avenue in July
June 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists can take to the streets, all part of an innovative experiment throughout July when a section of University Avenue is temporarily transformed to include two bicycle lanes, mid-block crosswalks and other infrastructure. “The city of Oxford Pathways Commission and the University of Mississippi Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee are collaborating toRead the story …
Ole Miss Student Housing Boss Attends National Conference
Michael Cherry hopes to bring creative involvement and activities to Ole Miss
June 18, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi is among fewer than 30 colleges and universities in the nation selected to attend the National Summer Institute on Learning Communities, a program designed to help institutions start or expand learning community programs by sharing best practices for learning communities. The university’s goal is to increase the effectiveness of these communities, suchRead the story …
Ole Miss Pavilion Parking Garage Opens June 22
June 18, 2015 by
The Pavilion Parking Garage at the university of Mississippi will officially open for use Monday (June 22). Faculty and staff members have an opportunity to participate in a free trial through July 31, before permits are purchased for the fall semester. Some 275 trial spaces are available for faculty and staff. To park in theRead the story …
UM History Professor Named Distinguished Lecturer
Jarod Roll is third UM faculty member chosen for honor by the national organization
June 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi history professor Jarod Roll, who teaches about modern America, the South, religion and the working-class experience, has been named a 2015-2016 distinguished lecturer by the Organization of American Historians. “The distinction came as a complete surprise to me,” said Roll, an associate professor at UM. “It is certainly anRead the story …