OXFORD, Miss. – Lemrey “Al” Carter, executive director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, will present the 2023 Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture on Friday (March 24) at the University of Mississippi. The annual lecture, hosted by the School of Pharmacy, will begin at noon in Room 1000 of the Thad Cochran ResearchRead the story …
National Pharmacy Board Head to Deliver Hartman Lecture
Lemrey 'Al' Carter will give annual pharmacy school lecture
March 21, 2023 by
Panel to Discuss Jackson Water Crisis
Wednesday event held in celebration of World Water Day
March 21, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For many, it is unfathomable to think of going without access to water. It is a basic necessity and, arguably, a human right. For more than 150,000 Jackson residents, however, the unfathomable became reality last summer when the city’s water system failed. University of Mississippi students, staff and faculty will gather WednesdayRead the story …
Reward Exceptional Student Service with a Frist Award
Nominations for coveted award are due by April 6
March 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The selection committee for the Thomas Frist Student Service Award is accepting nominations for the University of Mississippi‘s annual recognition of faculty and staff members who go “the extra mile” to provide exceptional assistance to students. Students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff can submit nominations for the annual awards online through AprilRead the story …
From Supermodel to Super Mogul
Kathy Ireland to share her remarkable journey March 24 at UM
March 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kathy Ireland came to prominence in the late 1980s and early ’90s as one of the world’s most famous supermodels. Since then, she has become a renowned leader in the world of business and philanthropy. For her many remarkable business achievements, Forbes magazine named Ireland as one of America’s most successful self-madeRead the story …
Alumni Association Names Latest 40 Under 40 Honorees
Class of 2023 includes professionals from business, technology, health care, athletics and entertainment
March 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association has unveiled its 40 Under 40 Class for 2023. This program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful University of Mississippi graduates under the age of 40. Recipients will be recognized with a ceremony Friday (March 24) as part of Young Alumni Weekend, which includesRead the story …
Johnson Gift to UM Athletics Supports Champions
Family lineage, loyalty inspire graduates to support Ole Miss student-athletes
March 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Family lineage and a love for Ole Miss inspired a University of Mississippi graduate to make a major gift to CHAMPIONS. NOW., a fundraising campaign focused on improving facilities for UM student-athletes. “We’re excited about the momentum that the athletics programs have built and developed, and we want to lean into it,”Read the story …
Paragon Winner to Present ‘Toolbox Talks’ Session
March 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kristy Durkin, a University of Mississippi instructor in social work and the 2022 recipient of the annual Paragon Award for Excellence in Distance Teaching, will share her innovative teaching ideas and resources at the annual “Toolbox Talks” virtual event at 10 a.m. Wednesday (March 22). The Paragon Award, presented by Ole MissRead the story …
Study Could Provide Insight Into Origin of Heart Defects
UM biologist receives National Institutes of Health award to study heart formation
March 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biologist is asking big questions about the development of the human heart, and a new National Institutes of Health grant may help him find the answers. “When I think about life’s big picture, I think one of the great mysteries is how we go from a single cellRead the story …
Music Industry Icon to Receive Medal for the Arts
Songwriter and producer Glen Ballard to be honored at April 20 program, concert
March 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Music industry icon Glen Ballard, of Los Angeles, is being honored with the highest award the University of Mississippi gives to recognize excellence in the arts. At an April 20 ceremony and concert in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the UM Institute for the Arts will present theRead the story …
Mathematics Students Shine at National Meetings
Doctoral candidates present papers, network at American Mathematical Society meetings
March 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Mathematical Society has awarded travel grants to several University of Mississippi doctoral students to discuss the advancements made in their mathematics research. Mous-Abou Hamadou, Mathias Muia and Kanchana Madhumali Gamlat Esweda Gamladdalage presented research in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the AMS Fall Southeastern Sectional Meeting. Gamladdalage, who is from Polgahawela, SriRead the story …