OXFORD, Miss. – The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded the University of Mississippi a new five-year contract and $2 million work order for the cultivation of marijuana and related materials for research. The five-year contract denotes the university’s eligibility to apply for task orders through NIDA. NIDA crafts task orders to provide materialsRead the story …
University Awarded New NIDA Contract
Funding, scope of work among largest in project history
June 12, 2023 by
Oxford Resource Fair Set for June 17
Planners to provide information on housing, education and wellness
June 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Saturday (June 17), more than 25 community and University of Mississippi organizations will partner to provide local residents with information about housing, education, wellness and financial counseling resources in the area. The Oxford Resource Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oxford Activity Center. The free eventRead the story …
Gift Supports University’s Medical Center, Libraries
Bequest from Coles promises long-lasting impact on health care and education
June 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A longtime Jackson physician and his wife left an estate gift of $640,000 to the University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi Medical Center to provide library resources, support the training of pediatricians and strengthen allergy-immunology education, patient care and research. The late Dr. Wilfred Q. Cole Jr. found studying medicineRead the story …
University to Tear Down Kincannon, Construct Three Residence Halls
New halls to offer some 1,000 additional beds for on-campus housing
June 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is keeping pace with its record freshman class enrollment by planning three new residence halls to be built on the site occupied by Kincannon Hall. Demolition of Kincannon, which has been vacant since 2015, is scheduled to begin later this summer to minimize disruption during the fall semester.Read the story …
Four Pharmacy Students Named Taylor Medalists
First professional year cohort exceeds general student population for academic award
June 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four first-year students in the professional program at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy earned Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medals, the university’s highest academic award, this spring. Fewer than 1% of all Ole Miss students earn the award annually, and honorees must have a 3.9 GPA or higher. This year, someRead the story …
Biology Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award
Yongjian Qiu awarded $1 million to find biological solutions to agricultural challenges
June 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Science Foundation has awarded University of Mississippi biologist Yongjian Qiu a $1 million grant to further his research into the effects of global warming on crops. Designed to help new teacher-scholars establish their research programs, the NSF CAREER grant will help Qiu conduct more in-depth analysis of the processes that alertRead the story …
FedEx Corp. Expands Strategic Partnership with University
Collaboration supports data science, diversity and leadership programs, and student success
June 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – FedEx Corp., a longtime industry partner of the University of Mississippi, is advancing that relationship with a major new commitment that promises to have an impact across the university. The expanded partnership established endowed funds to expand the data science program in the Department of Computer and Information Science and support theRead the story …
Summer Sunset Series Features Showcase Honoring Ted Ownby
June 5, 2023 by
Retiring University of Mississippi history and Southern studies professor Ted Ownby often talks of his fondness for former students, so on Sunday (June 11), several of them will return the favor. The annual Summer Sunset Series features a Southern Studies Showcase in Ownby’s honor, organized by Southern studies alumnus Jamison Hollister. Alumni Tyler Keith, KellRead the story …
Making History: Ted Ownby to Retire After 35 Years
Historian plans to write new book exploring Mississippians who did fascinating things
June 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After 35 years as a member of the University of Mississippi faculty, including 11 years as director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, history and Southern studies professor Ted Ownby is preparing to retire at the end of June. During his time as a scholar, researcher and director atRead the story …
Educator Provides for Future Teachers
Retired alumna leaves gift to help Ole Miss education majors
June 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teaching and learning were Dorothy Wayne Blackwell’s lifelong passions. The daughter of educators, it came as no surprise that Blackwell pursued a teaching career. Neither was it a surprise that she ultimately chose to leave an estate gift of more than $153,000 to the University of Mississippi School of Education, where sheRead the story …