OXFORD, Miss. – As the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi, Kristie Willett is most excited about what the honor represents. “Maybe I’m inspiring other women,” said Willett, chair of the university’s Department of BioMolecular Sciences. “In the past, there haven’t been as many female winners from UM, so IRead the story …
BioMolecular Sciences Chair Wins SEC Faculty Award
Kristie Willett recognized for teaching excellence, research with real-world impact
May 18, 2023 by
Professional Society to Honor Civil Engineering Chair
Cris Surbeck named 2023 Margaret S. Peterson Award recipient
May 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cris Surbeck, chair and professor of civil engineering at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the 2023 Margaret S. Petersen Award recipient by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The award, which goes to a woman who has demonstrated exemplary service to the water resources and environmental science and engineeringRead the story …
Communications Specialist Designs Staff Appreciation Week T-shirt
Lyceum is focus of this year's design
May 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Think of the University of Mississippi and you may envision the soaring columns fronting the historic Lyceum, an abundance of trees and, most importantly, the people. MacKenzie Ross infused those iconic symbols into the design of the 2023 Staff Appreciation T-shirt. The communications specialist in the School of Journalism and New MediaRead the story …
Hickman Encourages Graduates to Say ‘Yes’ to Difficult Things
Degrees conferred for more than 5,000 graduation candidates
May 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Smiling faces, warm embraces and a few happy tears were seen in the Grove Saturday (May 13) as thousands of graduates came together on a breezy, sunny morning to celebrate the conclusion of their academic journey during the University of Mississippi‘s 170th Commencement. UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce welcomed approximately 6,000 students, family,Read the story …
Cannon Hersey to Deliver Journalism School Commencement Address
Filmmaker and producer experiments with storytelling to tackle big issues
May 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cannon Hersey, a media entrepreneur, visual artist and filmmaker, will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 13) in The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Over the past six years, HerseyRead the story …
Q&A with Cliff McKay, UM Chaplain During Integration
Minister who called for peace and lawfulness delivered 1963 commencement benediction
May 10, 2023 by
When James Meredith received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Mississippi‘s 1963 Commencement ceremony – less than one year following the university’s turbulent integration – he became not only its first African American student but also its first African American graduate. Among those participating in the ceremony was Presbyterian minister Clifford A. McKay Jr.Read the story …
Chemistry Professor Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Eden Tanner awarded early-career honor to continue work with ionic salts as drug delivery agents
May 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Science Foundation has awarded Eden Tanner, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, an $850,000 CAREER award to further her study of salts called ionic liquids and how a coating of them enables selective hitchhiking on blood components. Tanner’s five-year project, “Elucidating the Mechanism ofRead the story …
Alumni Give Guidance to the Class of 2023
Notable UM alumni encourage leadership, kindness and pursuing passions
May 8, 2023 by
When the members of the class of 2023 graduate on May 13, they’ll complete one journey and commence the next. Building on the legacies they’ve established at the University of Mississippi, they are ready to go forth and apply the talents, education and verve they’ve developed as Ole Miss Rebels. Urging them on are theRead the story …
Knowledge: Writing Her Own Story
Former DM editor-in-chief receives prestigious internships, accolades
May 8, 2023 by
As part of the 60th anniversary of integration at the University of Mississippi, this is the final installment of a four-part series based on the themes that are inscribed on the Civil Rights Monument on campus: perseverance, courage, knowledge and opportunity. These student stories reflect the characteristics that James Meredith embodied six decades ago whenRead the story …
School of Education Honors Educators Making Lasting Impact
Six Hall of Fame inductees and four Practitioners of Distinction lauded for contributions to the field
May 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education inducted six honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame and named four Practitioners of Distinction on Friday (May 5) during its annual alumni awards celebration. Hall of Fame awardees are career educators, administrators and higher education professionals who typically have more than 25 years ofRead the story …