OXFORD, Miss. – Harshin Sanjanwala and Matthew Foster, both students with the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, have been named honorees of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Walmart Scholars Program. The honor and accompanying $1,000 scholarship are given to recipients who are committed to careers in academic pharmacy. A Madison native andRead the story …
Two Student Pharmacists Named AACP Walmart Scholars
Ole Miss represented on list for 13th consecutive year
December 7, 2021 by
NIH News in Health: Making Sense of Vitamins, Herbs and Other Supplements
December 6, 2021 by
Do you need dietary supplements? Bottles of supplements line the shelves at your local supermarket. These include vitamins and minerals from A to zinc. You can also find products like probiotics, herbs and fish oil. But are they needed for good health? And what about their risks? Some botanical products may come with health claimsRead the story …
Composer Donates Scores to Blues Archive
Larry Hoffman's music meets at the intersection of blues and classical
December 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Baltimore composer Larry Hoffman has donated a dozen of his musical scores to the Blues Archive at the University of Mississippi. While Hoffman has written many more works, the award-winning composer chose his blues- and American folk-infused classical compositions for the acclaimed collection. “It is with great pride that I donate theseRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumnus Gives Back to Community
Craig Sartin's gift provides scholarships to students from Gulf Coast
December 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Craig Sartin considers himself fortunate for the many rewards life has given him, and now he is giving back through scholarships to help University of Mississippi pharmacy students. After graduating from the UM School of Pharmacy in 1979, Sartin found he had entered a profession that offered unprecedented opportunities to serve others.Read the story …
Alumnus Returns to Manage Events at Ole Miss Student Union
Carole Webb brings 14 years in hospitality industry to new campus role
December 3, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After spending 14 years in the hospitality industry, Carole Webb, a 2007 University of Mississippi graduate, has returned to campus to take on the role of assistant director of event management and services in the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union. Webb is responsible for overseeing the events and reservation processRead the story …
University Part of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science Consortium
Through conferencewide collaboration, SEC universities partner on workforce development initiatives
December 2, 2021 by
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The provosts of the Southeastern Conference‘s 14 member universities have agreed to a broad collaboration centered around artificial intelligence and data science for workforce development. Believed to be the first athletics conference collaboration to focus on artificial intelligence for workforce development, the SEC Artificial Intelligence Consortium is designed to grow opportunities inRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Partners with Takeda Pharmaceuticals on Fellowship
Pharmacy administration students to gain valuable experience preparing them for industry careers
December 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. have established a new fellowship that will help pharmacy administration students gain valuable industry experience in a real-world setting. Takeda is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, with a long history in research and development of patient treatments. TheRead the story …
University Recognizes Employees for 25 Years of Service
December 1, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is honoring 30 employees who have reached the 25-year milestone of service to the institution. During a luncheon Wednesday (Dec. 1) at The Inn at Ole Miss, Chancellor Glenn Boyce congratulated the group and thanked them for their service. “I’ve long believed that the great impact this universityRead the story …
Mentor, Supporter and Red-and-Blue Through and Through
Lila Neely retires, leaving a legacy of MBA graduates and success stories
December 1, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lila Neely believes she was diapered in red and blue, and her deep-seeded love for the University of Mississippi was with her at birth. Neely comes from a devout Ole Miss family – her mother was Miss Ole Miss in 1946 and also was a cheerleader with Neely’s two aunts. Her fatherRead the story …
Holiday Concert Returns to the Ford Center
UM Chorus joined by Symphony, Jazz Ensemble and Steel Drums for Friday show
November 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For some, the holiday season doesn’t even begin until the University of Mississippi Department of Music hosts its annual Holiday Concert. Olivia Huey, a pianist from Pontotoc working toward her master’s degree in music education, said it’s one of her favorite concerts of the year. “The Holiday Concert is one I savorRead the story …