OXFORD, Miss. – Barbara G. Wells, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, received the 2010 American Pharmacists Association’s Gloria Niemeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award at the recent APhA annual meeting in Washington D.C.
OMWC Scholars Meet Tom Brokaw
May 3, 2010 by
Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholars had front-row seats when former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw delivered a recent lecture at the University of Mississippi. The students (from left) included Caitlin Adams of Columbia, Mo., John James of Corinth, Brittany Simpson of New Albany, Brokaw, Whitney White of Hattiesburg, Ryan Speights (from left, back row)Read the story …
Broadcast Journalism Major Studying in Spain, Traveling and Exploring Cultures
May 3, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Scott Shilstone of New Orleans, a junior at the University of Mississippi, is well on his way to accomplishing two of his education goals: becoming proficient in Spanish and more open-minded and cultured. Scott Shilstone of New Orleans, a junior at Ole Miss, clowns around between classes at the University of DeustoRead the story …
Barrett Commits $100,000 to Civil War Library Endowment Honoring Retired History Professor
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John W. “Don” Barrett graduated from the University of Mississippi with a great appreciation of history and the ability to write well – both of which have figured prominently into his successful legal career. Now he’s saluting a professor who influenced him with a $100,000 gift. Attorney Don Barrett of Lexington (right)Read the story …
Retired Physician, ‘Patron of Archaeology’ Provides $100,000 Gift for Three UM Programs
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Retired family physician Dr. Van Robinson Burnham of Clarksdale has invested many hours passing on his love of archaeology and history to his own grandchildren, as well as ensuring that others have the resources to explore and learn from these fields. Dr. Van Robinson Burnham of Clarksdale accepts an 1848 Society certificateRead the story …
Center for Civil War Research Provides Forum to Explore Meaning of Conflict
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Although the Civil War ended 145 years ago, John Neff suggests there is still much to be learned about the conflict.
English Major on Study Trip to Australia Enjoys Seeing World from Different Perspective
April 29, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After her laptop broke in the Sydney airport in early January, University of Mississippi student Anna Howard of Marietta, Ga., felt as though her study trip to Australia this semester was off to a not-so-great start. UM junior Anna Howard of Marietta, Ga., visits Jervis Bay, a natural harbor on the southernRead the story …
Reunion Panel of 1960 Ole Miss Baseball Team
April 29, 2010 by
I was having dinner in the View restaurant above the Marriott at Times Square when I learned that the 1960 Ole Miss baseball team was having a reunion on the weekend of the series against Louisiana State University. This was the team that went 22-3 for the season and beat the University of Florida forRead the story …
Patterson School of Accountancy Offers Becker CPA Review Course
April 27, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Accountancy students at the University of Mississippi can get a leg up on their peers when it comes job-hunting time by taking the “Ole Miss-Becker” Certified Public Accountant Review as a credit course through the university’s Patterson School of Accountancy.