JACKSON, Miss. – Eight doctoral students from four Mississippi universities have been selected as members of the second cohort of the Robert Smith, M.D. Graduate Scholars Program as part of the Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The second cohort of UMMC-GTEC scholars consists of threeRead the story …
Medical Graduate Training Program Selects UM Scholars
Three Ole Miss doctoral students chosen for advanced program at Medical Center
May 13, 2020 by
UM Offers Degree in Health and Physical Education
School of Education launching new undergraduate program in August
May 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Beginning in August, the University of Mississippi School of Education will offer a new bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. The program will prepare students to become effective K-12 health and physical education teachers who use collaborative practices that cater to the needs of 21st-century learners. “This new program has been developed withRead the story …
UM Hosting Live, Virtual Event Saturday to Honor Class of 2020
Students, family, friends encouraged to join in celebrating Ole Miss students during event
May 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi will host a live, virtual celebratory event for graduates, family and friends at noon Saturday (May 9). The event will be livestreamed and will feature remarks from Chancellor Glenn Boyce, Provost Noel Wilkin, Ole Miss graduates and other special guests. The live event can be viewed here starting at noon. SeniorRead the story …
COVID Clash: When Chief Executives Disagree
UM political scientist explains the fed-state dustup
May 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – COVID-19 has a political face – and it’s not always pretty. Why are state governments jousting with the federal government about policies, payments and procedures in response to the pandemic? According to Marvin King, an associate professor in the University of Mississippi departments of Political Science and African American Studies, power struggles betweenRead the story …
Journey to Commencement Series Highlights Class of 2020
Ole Miss students share stories of determination, perseverance on path to graduation
May 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From Yazoo City native Carl Tart reflecting on being the University of Mississippi’s first-ever homecoming king to Stamps Scholars Sally Boswell and R.G. Pickering sharing how they capped their college careers by getting engaged, the Journey to Commencement series chronicles the memories and impact made by the Class of 2020 during their timeRead the story …
Students Recognized for Commitment to University
Three Columns Society members presented annual awards for dedication
April 28, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi students have been honored as part of their affiliation with the Columns Society to recognize their commitment to serving the institution. Members of the Columns Society serve as the official hosts and hostesses for the university, and each year, awards are presented to those members who show exceptionalRead the story …
North Mississippi VISTA Project Seeks Applicants to Serve Communities
Summer and full-year national service opportunities available to fight poverty in state
April 26, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As physical distancing to reduce transmission of COVID-19 has transformed the way that Mississippians go to school, do business and care for their neighbors, the North Mississippi VISTA Project is seeking applicants to join efforts to fight poverty in Mississippi through national service. The North Mississippi VISTA Project has positions for full-timeRead the story …
English Professor Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Aimee Nezhukumatathil, state's sole 2020 Guggenheim Fellow, recognized for creative ability in the arts
April 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Aimee Nezhukumatathil, a University of Mississippi English professor, has been named a 2020 Guggenheim Fellow by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Established in 1925, the fellowship is granted to people across artistic and academic disciplines. More than 100 Guggenheim fellows have gone on to win a Nobel Prize. Nezhukumatathil was among 175Read the story …
UM Celebrating Graduates in Live, Virtual Event
Ole Miss leaders evaluating plans for in-person ceremony at later date
April 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi leaders continue to evaluate plans to hold an in-person Commencement ceremony at a later date, the university will honor its graduates in a live, virtual celebratory event on May 9. “The university remains committed to doing all it can to honor our graduates in person when it is safeRead the story …
Is the South More at Risk for COVID-19?
University of Mississippi sociologist examines why Southern states are at risk in global pandemic
April 14, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend life in cities across the world, a University of Mississippi sociologist is focusing on the current and potential impact of the virus on rural communities across the South Anne Cafer, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, is a researcher in rural health careRead the story …