OXFORD, Miss. – Some high school students go to camp in the summer and some get a job, but at the University of Mississippi, they have the option of experiencing college life a little early. The university’s Division of Outreach and Continuing Education offers a series of pre-college programs this summer that grant both highRead the story …
Pre-College Summer Programs Offer Students Early Experience in College Life, Academic Credit
January 9, 2009 by
Introductory Course in Nuclear Engineering Receives Funding, Scheduled for Fall 2009
December 22, 2008 by
Faculty specialist spent five years with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Elizabeth Ervin OXFORD, Miss. – With global efforts intensifying to find alternatives to fossil fuels, the University of Mississippi is pointing students toward career opportunities in nuclear engineering. With funds from a Nuclear Regulatory Commission education grant, UM’s Department of Civil Engineering has created theRead the story …
Workshops Train 22 Teachers Statewide to Use Alice 3-D Animation Software in Schools
June 18, 2008 by
NSF-funded project may enable state to lead nation in effort LaShonda Levy (left) of Leland Park School, Suzanne Calvert of Pope School (South Panola) and Nancy Cossey of South Pontotoc Attendance Center participate in an Alice graphic software program training workshop at the University of Mississippi. UM photo by Robert Jordan. Download Hi-Res Version OXFORD,Read the story …
Visiting High School Students ‘Amazed’ on Field Trip to Ackerman Mine and Power Plant
June 12, 2008 by
Intro to Engineering students begin a tour of the North American Coal Corp.’s Red Hills Coal Mine and Power Plant. Listening to a supervisor (third from left) are Braden McCauley of Farmington, N.M.; Bryan Hostetler of Rome, Ga.; Arin Jones of Columbus; Jonathan Lalo of Brandon and Melanie Graupner of Oxford. Photo courtesy of MaxineRead the story …
Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith Challenges Graduates to Be Ready for ’10 Seconds Later’
May 12, 2008 by
Watch video of Shepard Smith’s commencement speech. OXFORD, Miss. – Dramatic change often comes swiftly – in as little as 10 seconds – and how people react to such situations determines their success and legacy, Fox News Channel anchor Shepard Smith told University of Mississippi graduates Saturday morning in the Grove. “There will be momentsRead the story …
Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith to Deliver Commencement Address May 10
May 1, 2008 by
Oxford, Miss. – Fox News Channel anchor Shepard Smith returns to his alma mater May 10 to deliver the University of Mississippi’s 155th commencement address.
UM Sets Goal to Become A ‘Green’ American Public University
April 23, 2008 by
Chancellor Robert Khayat signs the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment as a group of faculty, staff and students watch. UM photo by Nathan Latil. OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi takes pride in being “a great American public university.” Now, UM is working to add “green” to that description.
Civil Engineering Chair Spotlighted in Thomson Scientific’s ScienceWatch
April 23, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi civil engineer is featured in the March edition of a prestigious online site that tracks trends and performance in basic research.