OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi recognized 12 outstanding staff members today (May 30) at the annual Staff Appreciation Week Awards Ceremony. Chancellor Glenn Boyce recognized Le’Tosha James, program manager in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, as the Overall Outstanding Staff Member of the Year. James will have worked at Ole MissRead the story …
Staff Members, Teams Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
Le’Tosha James named Overall Outstanding Staff Member
May 30, 2023 by
Beloved Political Science Professor Mourned by Campus Community
Mississippi constitution expert John W. Winkle III leaves impressive legacy at UM
November 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John W. Winkle III was a monumental figure at the University of Mississippi. He won virtually every teaching award the university offers, served as chair of the Department of Political Science more than once and contributed to the creation of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and Trent Lott Leadership Institute, toRead the story …
Grishams Commit Estate Gift to Transforming Lives
Bequest to support mission of Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement
October 21, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Vaughn Grisham, professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Mississippi, believes his life’s purpose is to raise the quality of life for others, so much so that he founded an institute focused on that. Recently, the former McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement, housed on the Ole Miss campus,Read the story …
Denise Knighton Retires After Almost 40 Years
UM associate registrar leaves legacy of dedication
September 30, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Denise Knighton is leaving the University of Mississippi nearly 40 years behind schedule. In 1980, Knighton moved with her sister, Sandra Alexander, to Oxford. Her intention was just to finish up her bachelor’s degree before moving back to south Mississippi, Knighton said. “That’s how we got here, and I never left,” sheRead the story …
Two UM Staff Make Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals List
Anna Lauren Heavener and Shawnboda Mead honored for community work, leadership and service
September 25, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford Eagle and Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce have named two University of Mississippi staff members among 20 LOU young professionals under age 40 being recognized for their volunteerism, leadership and service in the community. Anna Lauren Heavener, success coach in the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience, and ShawnbodaRead the story …
Campus Educators Selected as Inaugural WOW! Faculty Fellows
New workshops and learning communities to create vibrant online courses offered this fall
August 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teaching online can be a process of continually exploring and adapting to evolving digital options, as well as understanding the needs of students. Three University of Mississippi faculty members plan to address these areas this academic year as they work to create learning communities where fellow UM instructors can share about productiveRead the story …
Morris Stocks Named Best College Professor in 2022 Best of Oxford
Professor and administrator recognized as caring educator and mentor
August 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Morris Stocks has been named Best College Professor in The Oxford Eagle’s 2022 Best of Oxford, as determined by a vote of the newspaper’s readers. Stocks is a longtime professor and Don Jones Chair of Accountancy in the University of Mississippi‘s Patterson School of Accountancy. Noel Wilkin, UM vice chancellor and executiveRead the story …
Staff Members Complete Inaugural Creative Residencies
Fifteen tackle outside projects that fuel progress, plan Sept. 1 presentation for results
August 17, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fifteen University of Mississippi staff members recently completed their first week of a residency aimed at allowing them to advance creative projects outside their formal positions. The participants of the Staff Creative Residencies Initiative were selected from a pool of 48 applicants. The Office of the Provost provided pay for each recipientRead the story …
Chavis, Simmons Receive Provost’s Office Promotions
New associate, assistant provosts eager to help faculty serve students
August 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi community members have been promoted to executive positions in the Office of the Provost. Virginia Rougon Chavis and Jennifer Simmons have been named associate provost and assistant provost, respectively. They will assist Noel Wilkin, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, in supervising personnel and supporting officeRead the story …
Trusted Campus Physician Retires After 17 Years of Service
Dr. Jean Gispen praised for providing exceptional care during her time at Ole Miss
June 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. Jean Gispen always makes time for her patients. She sits them down, walks them through their diagnosis and answers their questions in detail. That care and concern is what she is known for as a staff physician at the University of Mississippi‘s Employee Health Service. After her retirement on July 1,Read the story …