OXFORD, Miss. – A record-breaking nine University of Mississippi journalism students and their instructor recently received honors from the state’s public relations association. Three of those students won top awards. Among the recent winners of Prism Awards are (front row, from left) Ainsley Rogers of Pontotoc, Erin Pollock of Washington, Ga., and Alex Cox ofRead the story …
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus Challenges Graduates to Find Success by Serving Others
May 8, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Charging graduates with finding a way to serve others and leaving a lasting mark on society, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus asked them a familiar question Saturday morning in the Grove. “In your time at Ole Miss, you’ve heard this question probably a thousand times, and it’s almost a reflex,”Read the story …
Art, Modern Languages Professors Receive Awards for Outstanding Teaching at UM
May 7, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two professors in the University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts have been recognized for excellence in classroom teaching and concern for students’ welfare. Glenn Hopkins, dean of the UM College of Liberal Arts, congratulates Jason Klodt, associate professor of modern languages, on being named the university’s Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher ofRead the story …
Dunns Express Commitment to Ole Miss With Planned Gift to University Libraries
May 7, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi students firmly committed to paying their own way through graduate school in the late 1970s, Jacque and Michael Dunn managed to make ends meet each month, thanks in part to his job at the J.D. Williams Library.
Staff, Faculty Members Recognized for Outstanding Service to Students
May 7, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi staff and faculty members who have consistently demonstrated service to students have been selected for special recognition. UM Chancellor Dan Jones (left) congratulates Thelma Curry, Valeria Ross and Charles Eagles as this year’s recipients of the Frist Student Service Awards. UM photo by Kevin Bain.
Award-winning Graduate Instructor’s Teaching Style ‘Electric and Exciting’
May 7, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A young historian who has literally fallen in love with teaching education students how to incorporate social studies topics into math, literacy and other areas of learning has been chosen to receive a top teaching award at the University of Mississippi. Johnny Lott (left), director of the UM Center for Excellence inRead the story …
Researchers on NOAA Ocean Science Mission Alter Course to Collect Sediment and Water Samples Near Deepwater Horizon Spill
May 6, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scientists and technicians from the University of Mississippi and University of Southern Mississippi are part of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-sponsored and repurposed ocean mission that is collecting seafloor and water column data from areas near the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. NIUST team members Carl MacLetchie (left), LukeRead the story …
Business School Honors Alumni Couple for Entrepreneurial Spirit
May 5, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jan and Lawrence Farrington embody the entrepreneurial spirit. They not only establish businesses, but they also help others launch their dreams. Lawrence and Jan Farrington talk to business students recently at the University of Mississippi. The couple was honored by the UM School of Business Administration with a new entrepreneurship award namedRead the story …
At Last: Dietetics Coordinated Program Granted Candidacy
May 5, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For years, faculty and students in the University of Mississippi’s dietetics program have anticipated the time when all eligibility requirements for national registration would be met in-house. The wait is over.
Business School Set to Launch New Minor in Entrepreneurship this Fall
May 5, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After teaching budding entrepreneurs from Australia to Africa, Clay Dibrell is setting his sights on students at the University of Mississippi.