OXFORD, Miss. – Lainy Day, an associate professor of biology at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s neuroscience minor, has published an article in Nature, an international journal that publishes the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology. Part of an international team, Day has helped unlock essential new information aboutRead the story …
Biologist Publishes Breakthrough Study
Lainy Day's research advances the study of avian evolution
February 4, 2021 by
Extra-Long Battery Life
UM electrochemist and dean looks back on four decades at university
February 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This semester marks the first time in 43 years that Charles L. “Chuck” Hussey, associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts and a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry, hasn’t awakened to his 7 a.m. alarm to get ready for a day serving the University ofRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Receives UM Faculty Achievement Award
David Colby honored for success in teaching, research and mentoring
January 31, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Becoming a professor was David Colby’s goal as a pharmacy student at the University of Iowa. Serving as an associate professor of medicinal chemistry and director of academic affairs in biomolecular sciences at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Colby’s excellence in teaching, scholarship and service was recognized, as he wasRead the story …
Management Professor Selected for Distinguished Early Career Award
Research into the psychology of work earns academic recognition by industry professionals
January 28, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kristin Cullen-Lester, assistant professor of management at the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration, has been selected to receive the 2021 Distinguished Early Career Contributions Award–Practice from the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Cullen-Lester will give an invited presentation at the 2021 annual conference, set for April 14-17 in NewRead the story …
A Banner Year for a Debut Work of Nonfiction
UM professor's memoir rockets to the top five of New York Times Best Sellers list
January 21, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Aimee Nezhukumatathil, a University of Mississippi English professor and award-winning poet, has been making national news with her bestselling book, “World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments.” This book of illustrated essays – Nezhukumatathil’s first foray into nonfiction – is a paean to the beauties of natureRead the story …
Nominations Sought for 2021 Elsie M. Hood Award
Recommendations due March 1 for university's top teaching accolade
January 12, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is seeking nominations for the 2021 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award, which is the highest honor the university bestows upon its professors. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to submit nominations by March 1 for this year’s honoree. Assistant, associate and full professors are eligible, exceptRead the story …
Anthropology Professor’s Presentation Featured in February on TED
Carolyn Freiwald's 'The Story of Migration: Your Life in a Tooth' to be broadcast to a global audience
January 12, 2021 by
Editor’s note: This presentation, originally set for online broadcast in January, has been rescheduled by TED Conferences LLC for Feb. 12. This story has been updated with the new schedule. OXFORD, Miss. – A presentation by a University of Mississippi professor will be broadcast to the world later this month through the popular thought-leadershipRead the story …
Andrea Jekabsons Named UM Chief Human Resources Officer
Experienced HR professional has led improvements to campus employee and wellness programs
January 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Andrea Jekabsons, a longtime human resources professional with extensive experience in higher education, has been named the chief human resources officer at the University of Mississippi. Jekabsons, who has worked at the university since 2006, has nearly 30 years of human resources and employee relations experience within various industries, including higher education,Read the story …
University Community Mourns ‘Bright Light’ Jackie Certion
Colleagues recall administrator's powerful presence, devoted support to student success
December 21, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Remembered fondly as “one of the brightest lights on our campus,” Jacqueline “Jackie” Certion is being mourned by the University of Mississippi community as a tireless advocate for Ole Miss students and a beacon of hope to many. Assistant director of the Foundations for Academic Success Track, or FASTrack, Program in theRead the story …
Voice of Guidance to Thousands of Students, Linda Spargo Retires
Fixture of the Lyceum served students and families, taught classes and supported university growth
December 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One July day in 1995, Linda Spargo received a surprising invitation to the Lyceum. She had recently completed her doctorate in English and was co-founder and director of the University of Mississippi‘s first-ever Writing Center. Impressed by her talents, then-Chancellor Robert Khayat wanted to know if she’d help him out with aRead the story …