OXFORD, Miss. – A professor from the University of New Hampshire will visit the University of Mississippi on Thursday (Oct. 24) for a public lecture on “The Case for Public Space: Parks, Recreation and the Common Good.” Bob Barcelona is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Recreation Management Policy at UNH. HisRead the story …
Researcher to Discuss Benefits of Parks and Recreation Programs
Community lecture examines positive impact on individuals and municipalities
October 22, 2019 by
School of Applied Sciences Shows Off New Home
Faculty and staff share renovated Garland, Hedleston and Mayes at open house
October 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences welcomed more than 100 attendees to its recent open house for the renovated Garland, Hedleston and Mayes halls to celebrate the project’s completion and welcome the community at large to the school’s new space. The former residence halls have been renovated and repurposed toRead the story …
Communication Sciences and Disorders Readies for Annual Fall Institute
Continuing education event focuses on language and literacy, ethics, clinical education
September 19, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi will host the 2019 Ole Miss Fall Institute Oct.10-11 for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and clinical educators seeking professional development and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association continuing education credits. The event is slated for The Inn at Ole Miss, and the hotel willRead the story …
Scholarship Allows Child Nutrition Program Director to Attend Training
Oklahoma recipient uses travel funds to attend session at UM Institute of Child Nutrition
September 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has awarded a Paul Schmitz Child Nutrition Scholarship to Kayla Steverson, a clinical dietician recently promoted to child nutrition program manager for public schools in Newcastle, Oklahoma, to attend the Orientation to School Nutrition Management course provided by the Institute of Child Nutrition. Created in 2005, the PaulRead the story …
Population Shift, Needs of Aging Americans Spur New UM Department
Applied gerontology faculty and students examine healthy aging over the lifespan
August 20, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Gray is the new black, according to Reuters. Recent studies have shown a surge in the American aging population has resulted in a new, booming industry: gerontology. “By 2050, one in five Americans will be over age 65, while the younger population is projected to continue shrinking, resulting in a critical needRead the story …
College2Youth Program Offers Health, College Access Outreach in Delta
UM faculty and students organize health and career fairs in Quitman County
August 9, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An interdisciplinary collaboration among three University of Mississippi professors led to the creation of the College2Youth program, an effort to get middle schoolers excited about their educational journey and to teach them healthy lifestyle choices they can share in their community. What was first intended to be a university-led mentorship program developedRead the story …
Staff Member Uses Personal Experience to Promote Early Intervention
Emily McCauley offers insights on tackling child learning and language development issues
August 1, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The first years of a child’s life are the most influential on their development, which is why conducting a screening is important to see how a child is developing. However, only one in five parents say their child received a developmental screening, according to a study conducted by the Centers for DiseaseRead the story …
Researchers Explore Health Effects of Competitive Video Gaming
Applied Sciences faculty and students present esports research at national conference
July 31, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Market research indicates the global esports economy will top $1 billion for the first time in 2019, with an estimated audience of 453.8 million people. With a worldwide population of gamers, researchers at the University of Mississippi are focusing on the health implications of competitive video gaming. Thomas Andre, an assistant professor ofRead the story …
Athletics Administrator Completes Boston Marathon
Shannon Singletary offers insights on training with the Center for Health and Sports Performance
July 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Life’s a marathon, not a sprint. That motto, a little help from a friend and guidance from the University of Mississippi Center for Health and Sports Performance gave Ole Miss athletics administrator Shannon Singletary the tools he needed to complete the Boston Marathon this spring. Singletary serves as co-director of the CenterRead the story …
Sports Administration Program Sends Students to Major Leagues
Program equips graduates to thrive in competitive field
July 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The sport and recreation administration major at the University of Mississippi is giving students the academic capital and practical experience they need to land a career in an exciting industry, one that is projected to grow 10 percent over the coming years. Leaders in the industry command annual salaries ranging from aboutRead the story …