OXFORD, Miss. – Students interested in studying criminal justice at the University of Mississippi will be under new leadership this fall, and new graduates students will enjoy an evolved curriculum designed to prepare leaders for the modern landscape of criminal justice policy and practice, homeland security and emergency management.. As the School of Applied Sciences andRead the story …
Legal Studies Welcomes New Chair and Faculty, Revamps Master’s Program
New hires bring expertise in criminology and analytics to growing department
June 20, 2019 by
Hospitality Management Program Embraces Digital Revolution
New faculty member offers students insights, classes on tech transformations in service industry
June 19, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It is no secret that technology plays a big role in the global economy; in fact, Forbes estimates that by 2022, one in five workers will rely on artificial intelligence to complete some of the tasks associated with their jobs. The hospitality industry is embracing technology innovations and adopting new digital trendsRead the story …
Doctoral Student Wins School Nutrition Foundation Award
Prabhdeep Sandha to present work at group's annual conference in St. Louis
June 11, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School Nutrition Foundation has awarded its Kathleen Stitt Award to Prabhdeep Sandha, a doctoral student in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi. “Each year, the Kathleen Stitt Award is presented to one graduate student or faculty member participating in the School Nutrition Showcase,” said PatriciaRead the story …
M Partner, Lexington to Host Free Health Fair
Community event offers free health screenings, rummage sale to benefit local preschoolers
May 29, 2019 by
LEXINGTON, Miss. – Community members and visitors to the Lexington community are invited to attend a free Health Fair (9 a.m. to noon) and Rummage Sale (7 a.m. to noon) to benefit area preschoolers on Saturday, June 1. The Health Fair will be held on the southeast side of the Courthouse lawn. In case ofRead the story …
School of Applied Sciences Honors Students of the Month
Kymberle Gordon and Shanda Martin recognized for academic excellence
May 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi has named Shanda Martin, of Tupelo, as its Undergraduate Student of the Month and Kymberle Gordon, of Canandaigua, New York, as Graduate Student of the Month for May. Martin is an Itawamba Community College transfer who graduated May 11 with a bachelor’sRead the story …
Hearing Loss Common in School-Age Children
Parents encouraged to seek help for kids during Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With close to 15 percent of American children ages 6-19 experiencing hearing loss, parents are urged to learn more about the sometimes-subtle signs of hearing loss, ways it can affect school-age children and where to find help during Better Hearing and Speech Month. “Some children are born with hearing loss, but itRead the story …
First 3+3 Accelerated Law Student Begins UM School of Law
Jessica Simon begins her journey to a Juris Doctor this summer
May 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jessica Simon always wanted to be an advocate for people in need. To fulfill that lifelong mission, Simon will begin her studies at the University of Mississippi School of Law this summer while finishing her last year of the undergraduate 3+3 Accelerated Law program in the Department of Legal Studies. The native of Nashville,Read the story …
Graduating Senior Lends Social Work Skills to Local Treatment Facility
Mikala Turner helps Mississippians battling drug, alcohol addiction
May 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – According to recent data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, almost 20 million American adults battle a substance use disorder each year. In the months leading up to graduation at the University of Mississippi, senior social work major Mikala Turner, of Bruce, has spent eight hours a day working to decreaseRead the story …
Communication Disorders among Most Common Childhood Disabilities
Parents encouraged to learn warning signs, seek help early during Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss – With 11 percent of children ages 3-6 having a speech, language, voice or swallowing disorder and almost 15 percent of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss, communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing and Speech Month, Vishakha Rawool, chair of the Department ofRead the story …
Graduating Senior Lands Coveted Internship in Luxury Hotel Market
UM hospitality management student Victor Moreno joins Four Seasons Dallas
May 3, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two weeks after Victor Muñagorri Moreno crosses the graduation stage May 11 at the University of Mississippi, he heads off for the summer to fulfill the final requirements for his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management through an internship at one of the world’s premier brands in luxury travel. Muñagorri has accepted aRead the story …