OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media will co-sponsor a Zoom event Tuesday (June 23) that explores open meetings, public records and what the public is entitled to know about COVID-19. Ellen Meacham, adjunct instructor of journalism, will lead the 11 a.m. event, which is open to the public.Read the story …
IHL: University leaders respond to NCAA position on Mississippi state flag
June 22, 2020 by
Joint statement from the institutional executive officers of Mississippi’s eight public universities Mississippi’s public universities respect the NCAA’s position as it relates to the State of Mississippi’s flag. Several years ago, our universities recognized that the Mississippi state flag in its current form is divisive and chose to lower the flag on our campuses. Today,Read the story …
UM Offers New Degree in Early Childhood Education
School of Education launches undergraduate program in August
June 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Beginning in August, the University of Mississippi is offering a new bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. The program will prepare UM School of Education graduates to become professionals in the field of early childhood education, including working in classroom settings and managing child care programs. This program was developed in responseRead the story …
School of Accountancy Achieves Historic CPA Exam Award Results
Ole Miss ranks No. 2 nationally and No. 1 in the SEC
June 15, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Six students from the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi have received the 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award, the most prestigious certified public accountant exam award in the world. Nearly 75,000 individuals sat for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in 2019, with only 137 candidates meeting the criteriaRead the story …
Rebel Aid 2 to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
Ole Miss students' return to campus, alumni job searches are chief focus
June 15, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the University of Mississippi prepares for the fall semester, administrators and financial aid officers are acutely aware that many members of the Ole Miss family continue to struggle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To help serve the needs of students, their families and the university community, UM is hosting a secondRead the story …
GRE Requirement Waived; 4+1 Program Begun to Help Journalism Students
May 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media has two new opportunities that are designed to make things a little easier for students pursuing graduate degrees. The school has decided to suspend the GRE requirement for fall 2020 admission to graduate programs. It also is introducing a 4+1 program designedRead the story …
Mississippi Today: Head of UM Applied Gerontology Department Discusses COVID-19 Impact on Nursing Homes
May 27, 2020 by
“Mississippi officials target nursing homes, where coronavirus spread creates a perfect storm” By Erica Hensley/Mississippi Today VAIDEN — Relief was the first emotion that overcame Carla when she received a letter that an employee at her sister’s Mississippi nursing home tested positive for COVID-19. Her initial response, although unusual given the circumstances, was justified. ForRead the story …
Mississippi Teacher Corps Offers Free Summer School Across State
In response to social distancing, longtime teacher program takes programming online
May 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Teacher Corps, an alternate-route teacher preparation program housed at the University of Mississippi, has taken its annual summer school program online and will offer free summer classes to instate students in grades 7-12 and more. Designed for students in need of credit recovery or enrichment, the program will last fromRead the story …
Education Professor Named Editor-in-Chief of Counseling Journal
Richard Balkin began role with international publication April 1
May 14, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Richard S. Balkin, professor of counselor education at the University of Mississippi, has been named editor-in-chief of the International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. The journal is affiliated with the International Association for Counselling and published through Springer Publications. It features conceptual, practical and research contributions that provide an international perspective on theoriesRead the story …
SEC Faculty Achievement Award Recognizes Jones’ Accomplishments
Chair of emergency medicine also heads Medical Center's clinical response to pandemic
May 13, 2020 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Alan Jones, chair and professor of emergency medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is the 2020 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi. Those eligible for the honor must hold the rank of full professor at a Southeastern Conference university, have an exceptional teaching record andRead the story …