OXFORD, Miss. – Tucked away in a broom closet within a University of Mississippi classroom, M.B. Mayfield earned a fine arts education in the 1950s the only way he could at the time. A folk artist, the Ecru native was not able to register at UM because he was barred by the state’s Jim CrowRead the story …
UM, Ecru Partners Working to Tell Story of M.B. Mayfield
Archival partnership helps shine light on one of university's first Black students, acclaimed folk artist
October 4, 2021 by
Former ‘SNL’ Writer Brings ‘The Heartbreak Henry’ to Oxford
UM alumnus David Sheffield's comic recollection comes to the Ford Center
August 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David Sheffield, a University of Mississippi alumnus who went on to write for “Saturday Night Live” and several Eddie Murphy movies, has taken to the stage with “The Heartbreak Henry,” a comedy based on his experiences as manager of an Oxford flophouse hotel in 1967. The Theatre Oxford production runs Aug. 12-15,Read the story …
Pharmacy Alumnus Honors Former School Administrators with Scholarship
David Newton's gift will help aspiring pharmacists and teachers
July 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Of those who crossed paths with University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy administrators Charles Hartman and Mickey Smith, many will say what a great impact each had on their lives and careers. David Newton is one of those who is quick to note the influence each had on him personally. As aRead the story …
UM, Community Partners Organize Bilingual Health Fair in Pontotoc
Spanish-speaking community members invited to receive free screenings, health services
July 16, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students are working with health care and public service providers to start meeting the health care needs of Pontotoc’s underserved Spanish-speaking community. The UM McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement, as well as representatives from the School of Pharmacy, are partnering with providers toRead the story …
Public Health Programs Welcome First Epidemiologist to Faculty
Victoria Zigmont joins Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management
July 13, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi has hired Victoria Zigmont as the first epidemiologist in its public health and health sciences programs. Zigmont joins the UM Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management from the Department of Public Health at Southern Connecticut State University, where she focusedRead the story …
Friou Legacy Expands
Late alumnus directs $1M estate gift to accountancy school
July 9, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One mother’s decision to send her son to the University of Mississippi launched a college experience that continues to transform the lives of students and the Patterson School of Accountancy – and that fruitful legacy is expanding. The late Roger Friou, of Ridgeland, was that son, and his estate has directed aRead the story …
North Mississippi VISTA Project Seeks Applicants
Project places members in full-time community service positions
July 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The North Mississippi VISTA Project is seeking applicants interested in benefiting their local communities or kick-starting a career in nonprofits, higher education and public service. The North Mississippi VISTA Project, offered through the University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement and part of AmeriCorps, is a yearlong programRead the story …
Social Work Student Turns Tragedy into Advocacy
Robin Minyard uses internship experience to prepare for role in counseling
July 7, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After practicing law for 29 years, Robin Minyard lost both her son and husband to suicide. She left her legal career to become a full-time advocate for suicide prevention and substance abuse disorders. The path to her new career runs through the Master of Social Work program at the University of Mississippi.Read the story …
Alumnus Examines Dangers of Driving Under Influence of Illicit Drugs
Graduate of master's program in criminal justice details public health and safety warnings
July 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 10 million people in the United States – about 5% of licensed drivers – drove under the influence of an illicit drug during the previous year, according to an analysis of the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Despite the mounting research evidence that driving under the influenceRead the story …
Loree Allen Remembered
Scholarship named for Allen to assist UM pharmacy students committed to service
June 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ask anyone who knew Loree Goheen Allen, of Oxford, to share their memories, and the stories of Allen’s kindness, concern and support of other people start flowing. Likewise, the outpouring of gifts to the Loree Goheen Allen Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy total more than $66,000Read the story …