OXFORD, Miss. – This spring, University of Mississippi liberal arts majors will have free access to resume workshops, mock interview sessions and the advice of College of Liberal Arts alumni – all culminating in the first-ever CLA Career Fair and Expo on April 16. These prep events are designed to help students, from freshmen throughRead the story …
College of Liberal Arts Career Fair and Expo Coming April 16
Students can prep for fair with workshops and alumni networking
February 18, 2020 by
Cooper Manning to Deliver Journalism Keynote Address
UM alumnus, businessman to speak at school's May 9 graduation ceremony
February 18, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi graduate and successful businessman who is also part of a famous football family will be the keynote speaker at the School of Journalism and New Media‘s graduation. Cooper Manning will address graduates at the event, set for 3 p.m. May 9 in the Grove as part of theRead the story …
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Astrochemist Ryan Fortenberry breaks down the chemistry of the cosmos
February 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Science should be explained like campfire stories,” said Ryan Fortenberry, University of Mississippi assistant professor of astrochemistry, a subspecialty that explores chemistry in outer space. “Any science concept can be talked about in everyday language.” Fortenberry wants to reduce jargon in scientific prose, as evidenced by his piece in the February 2020Read the story …
Mere Minnow Gives Mighty Medical Insights
Developmental biologist Joshua Bloomekatz uses zebrafish to probe origins of heart cells
February 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – If you want to understand a fundamental mystery of life, look no further than a 2-inch fish. Using zebrafish, a freshwater breed that’s in the minnow family, to understand how hearts develop in embryos, University of Mississippi biologist Joshua Bloomekatz is breaking new ground. His research focuses on the formation of twoRead the story …
Shepard Smith to be Honored with 2020 Silver Em
Former Fox News anchor to receive university's highest award in journalism
February 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi journalism student who grew up in Holly Springs and became a leading network news anchor is the latest recipient of the school’s prestigious Silver Em award. Shepard Smith, who spent more than 20 years anchoring Fox News before leaving the network last year, will receive the award duringRead the story …
Campus Nurse Discusses Industry Topics at National Conference
Elizabeth Vaughn part of Challenges in College Health panel at annual Medicat meeting
February 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss – Two University of Mississippi Health Services officials discussed a variety of topics affecting college health during a recent panel session at a nationwide conference for college and health care professionals. Elizabeth Vaughn, IT staff nurse, and Alex Langhart, director of University Health Services, represented the university at the national conference, where moreRead the story …
Journalism Jobs Conference Aims to Put Students to Work
Recent graduates return to discuss careers, make connections and offer advice
January 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Journalism students interested in making industry connections and getting a jump-start on the post-graduation job search will want to mark their calendars for the School of Journalism and New Media‘s 2020 Jobs Conference at the University of Mississippi. The event, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 30) in Farley Hall andRead the story …
When Aging Out Means ‘Going Without’
UM sociologist researching elders, rural poverty with National Institutes of Health grant
January 29, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The United States is largely a citified nation. More than 81 percent of the country’s population resides in urban areas, meaning that a dwindling number of people – and resources – are available for rural America. As a result, people in one-stoplight towns and smaller cities – for example, Water Valley, population:Read the story …
Ole Miss Dining Introduces Starship Delivery Robots
New on-campus service is first for SEC
January 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi students resume classes for the spring semester, they are sharing the campus’ sidewalks with a fleet of robots that can deliver meals at the push of a button. Starship Technologies, the world’s leading autonomous delivery service, has launched robot food delivery services at the university, the first inRead the story …
League of Legends Communications Lead to Speak with Students
Ole Miss graduate Ryan Rigney will discuss pursing his dreams in the gaming world
January 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Rigney, global communications lead for the League of Legends franchise, will be the first speaker of the spring semester at the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. Rigney will address an audience at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Overby Center auditorium. He also will be one ofRead the story …