OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi owns the world’s largest collection of paintings by renowned artist Theora Hamblett, and thanks to the generosity of 1954 alumna Mary Louise Rosenbush, that collection just got a little larger. Rosenbush recently donated two pieces connected to Hamblett to the University of Mississippi Foundation, saying she believes herRead the story …
University’s Theora Hamblett Collection Grows
Relative of famous painter donates two pieces to UM Foundation
August 14, 2023 by
Major Family Gift Helps Ensure Future for UM Programs
Frys designate $2.5M estate gift to support Ole Miss athletics, business school
August 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Since his graduation from the University of Mississippi in 1980, Bill Fry and his wife, Lee Anne, have frequently offered financial support to his alma mater. And having established two planned gifts, they will continue to give back to Ole Miss long after their lifetimes. The New York City and Oxford residentsRead the story …
Researchers Find Evidence of Undiscovered Particles in New Study
UM physicists partner with Department of Energy to test precision of the Standard Model
August 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The work of University of Mississippi physics researchers at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory could point to undiscovered subatomic particles or forces that could change the current understanding of how the universe works. Since its inception in 2008, the Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory’s Muon g-2 experiment, has attempted toRead the story …
HESRM Professor Chosen Gillespie Distinguished Scholar
Allison Ford-Wade recognized for mental health work and STEM outreach to local teens
August 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Allison Ford-Wade, a University of Mississippi professor and interim chair of health, exercise science and recreation management, is the 2023 recipient of the Gillespie Distinguished Scholar Award. Ford-Wade is recognized for her role in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aid and Project SCORE, or Student-Centered Outcomes Research Experience. The award honorsRead the story …
News You Can Use: Beating the Heat
UM health expert offers tips for avoiding heat-related illnesses during summer
August 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi health expert is advising the community to monitor how the summer heat is affecting their bodies to avoid any adverse effects. Higher than normal temperatures have already sent many into hospital emergency rooms with heat-related illnesses this summer. This happens when increases in temperature outside causes a significantRead the story …
Chemistry Professor Receives DOE Early Career Award
Kensha Clark studying industrial process to convert greenhouse gases into useful products
August 9, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The U.S. Department of Energy is recognizing the work of University of Mississippi chemistry professor Kensha Clark with an Early Career Award for her research into converting waste gases into valuable products. Clark’s goal is to create a cost-effective, clean process for converting greenhouse gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide, intoRead the story …
CISS Students Publish Intelligence on Montenegro Debt Traps
Students study question, 'What happens if Montenegro defaults on debt to China?' in new research
August 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five University of Mississippi students contributed research to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Tearline Project, an open-source intelligence platform created to expand analytic outreach with outside groups and encourage in-depth understanding of various topics for the intelligence community. The students’ project studied what could happen if Montenegro were to default on the Montenegrin-ChineseRead the story …
Law Professor Named to FAA Spaceflight Safety Committee
Committee to navigate laws, safety regulations of humans in spaceflight
August 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a rulemaking committee to develop regulations for human safety in spaceflight with industry representatives from across the country, including the University of Mississippi‘s Michelle Hanlon. Hanlon, executive director of the Center for Air and Space Law, is among 25 members on the committee. Their objective isRead the story …
Family Helps Study-Abroad Students Cover Expenses
Couple's gift establishes endowments honoring beloved family members
August 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a $100,000 gift to the University of Mississippi, Gabriella and Marshall St. Amant, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have established the Dr. Carmen Posada-Pepper and St. Amant Family Classics Endowment and the Dr. Carmen Posada-Pepper and St. Amant Family Croft Endowment. The endowments memorialize Gabriella St. Amant’s mother, who died in JuneRead the story …
UM Students Selected for Robert L. Smith, M.D. Scholars Program
Two-year program provides research training, mentoring experience
August 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi students have been selected for the Robert L. Smith, M.D. Scholars Program as part of the Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, or UMMC-GTEC, in Jackson. Oxford campus students Joanne Canedo, Christine Hamadani and Destinee Manning will participate inRead the story …