OXFORD, Miss. – It’s not often that a dozen of a community’s published authors gather for a book launch, but that’s exactly what happened when retired University of Mississippi pharmacy professor Ronald F. Borne’s latest book made its debut. “It was damn magical night,” said Neil White, who published Borne’s “Beginnings & Ends,” a compilationRead the story …
The Write Stuff
Retired pharmacy professor's book launch draws Oxford's writer denizens
March 4, 2013 by
Professor’s Book Tackles Modern Relevance of CCC, VISTA and AmeriCorps
First book to focus on history and impact of the three national service programs
March 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In 1933, Franklin Roosevelt created America’s first and largest domestic national service program, the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC was popular but short-lived, while other, more controversial, national service programs, such as Volunteers in Service to America and AmeriCorps, survived. Why?
UM Professor Becomes Fellow of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Honor recognizes pioneering use of new technology in drug formulation design
February 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy professor has been elected a fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists for his pioneering work on hot-melt extrusion, a technology that is shaping advanced manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry. Michael A. Repka, professor and chair of pharmaceutics, was nominated for fellowship status by a retiredRead the story …
UM Assistant Professor Receives Fellowship from Texas State Historical Association
February 20, 2013 by
Jodi Skipper is gearing up for a trip to the Lone Star State to receive the 2013 Cecilia Steinfeldt Fellowship for Research in the Arts and Material Culture. Skipper, a Texas native and assistant professor of anthropology and Southern Studies at the University of Mississippi, will receive the impressive fellowship during the 117th Annual TexasRead the story …
Bain Named Director of Printing and Creative Services
Former associate director brings years of experience, savvy to position
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new year has brought new beginnings within the University of Mississippi Office of Communications, as Hilarie Pryor Bain has been named director of the Division of Printing and Creative Services. A graduate of the University of Houston and former associate director of Printing and Creative Services, Bain has more than 15Read the story …
Joseph Gladden III Named Director of National Center for Physical Acoustics
New leader sets goal for center to advance to next level
February 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joseph R. Gladden III is the new director of the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi. His appointment began Jan. 1, following approval from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Gladden, an associate professor of physics, joined the UM faculty as an assistant professorRead the story …
Andy Mullins, Counselor to Many Mississippi Leaders and Trailblazer in Education Reform, Announces June 30 Retirement
February 8, 2013 by
Praised as teacher, historian, author, counselor and untiring advocate for improving education. OXFORD, Miss. – After nearly two decades at the University of Mississippi and a career dedicated to improving K-12 and higher education, Andrew Mullins Jr., longtime counselor to many of Mississippi’s education leaders, has announced his retirement as chief of staff to ChancellorRead the story …
Grayzel named director of UM Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
Center to continue academic, service focus
February 5, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi history professor Susan Grayzel has been selected as the new director of the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. Grayzel, who has served as interim director of the center since 2011, hopes to build on its successes by fostering across-campus collaboration, strengthening its academic presence and continuingRead the story …
Retired Professor Continues to Impact School of Pharmacy
Tom Brown still mentoring students, advancing hospital practice
February 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Because of his exceptional teaching talent and kind spirit, Thomas R. Brown’s influence on his students continues long after their classes with him are over. “As a person, Dr. Brown is a wonderful friend, someone you can always call on for help, guidance and support,” said Burnis Breland, director of pharmacy atRead the story …
New Hope for Addicts
January 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to quickly grasp what a University of Mississippi professor’s research could mean to the millions of people addicted to hardcore narcotics such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and morphine. School of Pharmacy faculty member Christopher R. McCurdy has made it his mission to find and develop compoundsRead the story …