OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters is honoring several University of Mississippi alumni and faculty members as part of its annual awards to accomplished individuals in various creative fields. Ole Miss alumni and faculty receiving 2022 awards from the MIAL are William Dunlap and Kenneth Holditch, recipients of the Noel PolkRead the story …
Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Honors UM Alumni, Faculty
Six with Ole Miss ties among 2022 award winners
June 9, 2022 by
Pharmacy Professor Brings Interprofessional Experience to Classroom
Sally Earl's clinical work is offering insights for students
June 7, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sally Earl’s career has been defined by a willingness to collaborate with those in and out of the pharmacy profession. A clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, her work extends beyond the classroom. When Earl joined the school in 2017, she worked with theRead the story …
Staff Appreciation Week Offers Variety of Events
Ole Miss employees to engage in week of activities, be honored for service May 31-June 3
May 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Staff Council will celebrate Ole Miss staff members May 31-June 3 with a variety of fun and engaging activities during Staff Appreciation Week. The weeklong celebration will include learning opportunities, fun and active events, and social gatherings. Faculty and staff members also are invited to access the TurnerRead the story …
Andrea Hickerson Named Dean of School of Journalism and New Media
Respected administrator brings expertise in 21st century practices, research into deepfakes
May 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Andrea Hickerson, an internationally renowned researcher, educator and administrator, is joining the University of Mississippi as dean of the School of Journalism and New Media. Her appointment was approved Thursday (May 19) by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board of trustees at its May meeting. Hickerson begins her new role JulyRead the story …
Two Faculty Members Appointed as Distinguished Professors
Kenneth J. Sufka and Robert Van Ness honored for their teaching, research and service
May 6, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two respected University of Mississippi professors with a combined total of 50 years of teaching, research and service have been appointed Distinguished Professors by the university. Kenneth J. Sufka, professor of psychology and pharmacology, and Robert Van Ness, holder of the Bruce Moore Chair in Finance, were appointed the honorific title FridayRead the story …
Kristie Willett Receives University’s Top Research Award
BioMolecular Sciences chair shares toxicology expertise with students, community
May 6, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sometimes parents are the best role models to follow. Kristie Willett may be an example of that. Lynn B. Willett, now a retired animal science and toxicology professor from Ohio State University, showed his daughter, Kristie, the world of toxicology from a young age. Kristie attended her first Society of Toxicology, orRead the story …
Red and Blue Celebration Honors Graduating Staff Members
Annual event recognizes 23 UM employees for overcoming challenges, earning degrees
May 5, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi staff members who have earned degrees while working were recognized for their accomplishments Wednesday (May 4) at the annual Red and Blue Celebration of Achievement. Twenty-three employees who are receiving bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees during 2022 Commencement exercises this weekend were honored at noon in Gertrude C.Read the story …
Chemistry Professor, Diversity Official Honored for Student Service
EJ Edney, Eden Tanner earn Frist Award for passion to serving students
April 27, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi employees who have demonstrated dedication and passion for helping students succeed have been honored with a campuswide award for student service. Norris “EJ” Edney, assistant vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, and Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, have been selected as this year’s Frist StudentRead the story …
Mark Loftin to Deliver Last Lecture Friday
Retiring School of Applied Sciences associate dean to share reflections in Bryant Hall
April 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jasper Mark Loftin, associate dean of the School of Applied Sciences and professor of exercise science at the University of Mississippi, will present the Mortar Board’s Last Lecture on Friday (April 29), during the last class session of the last day of classes for the academic year. The lecture, at 4 p.m.Read the story …
University Presents Celebration of Service Awards
Annual program recognizes achievements in research, learning, service and scholarship
April 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will recognize outstanding accomplishments in community-engaged research, learning, service and scholarship Tuesday (April 12) during its annual Celebration of Service Awards. The program begins at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Commons Ballroom. Honors to be presented include the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award,Read the story …