OXFORD, Miss. – The International Academy of Astronautics has named University of Mississippi law professor Michelle Hanlon to its permanent committee on space solar power. As countries look to develop clean, efficient forms of power, the IAA formed the Permanent Committee on Space Solar Power to advise on ways of harnessing and delivering sunlight-powered energyRead the story …
Professor to Co-Chair International Astronautics Committee
Michelle Hanlon to serve on space solar power subcommittee
December 12, 2023 by
UM Graduate Chosen as 2023 Marshall Scholar
Jilkiah Bryant hopes to bring knowledge earned back to Mississippi
December 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The British government has named University of Mississippi alumna Jilkiah Bryant as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making her the third Marshall Scholar in the university’s history. Bryant, a 2023 graduate with a degree in public health and health sciences, plans to spend the next two years studying community healthRead the story …
Researchers Find Turmeric, Thyme Oils Repel Fire Ants
Compounds could provide natural alternative to synthetic insecticides
December 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New findings from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy‘s National Center for Natural Products Research show that two plant oils can effectively repel fire ants. The papers, recently published in Insects and the Journal of Medical Entomology, investigate compounds found in thyme and turmeric essential oils for their repellency and toxicityRead the story …
Program Helps Mississippi Teachers Teach ‘the Whole Child’
School of Education program teaches yoga, mindfulness, healthy habits for the classroom
December 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a pre-K classroom at Rosser Early Learning Center in Moorehead, children sit with legs crossed and eyes closed. In what is normally a bustling classroom, an unexpected silence settles in. This silence is not nap time; it is the practice of mindfulness. Each summer, teachers from across the state flock toRead the story …
Alumni, Friends Respond to Giving Tuesday
Multiple ways to help Ole Miss students featured during day
December 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni and friends took the occasion of Giving Tuesday, the worldwide annual day of giving on Nov. 28, to respond with 190 gifts totaling more than $13,140 for project-based crowdfunding initiatives on Ignite Ole Miss. The Ignite crowdfunding platform offered several opportunities for individuals to embrace philanthropy. Giving TuesdayRead the story …
Public Policy Leadership Students Compete in ‘Battle for the Gavel’
Exercise provides real-world experience in navigating public policy challenges
December 1, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After weeks of preparation, more than 80 University of Mississippi freshmen public policy leadership majors participated in a mock congressional hearing on campus Wednesday (Nov. 29) to discuss voting reform. The event simulated a hearing of the United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The students, who came from four OleRead the story …
Doctoral Student Recognized for Excellence in Science Communications
Sumeet Kulkarni earns Schmidt award for writing, use of photography
November 30, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi doctoral student in physics has been recognized nationally for his excellence in science communications. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Futures awarded Sumeet Kulkarni (MEd 21) with a 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award. He is among 24 honorees in eight categories.Read the story …
Alumni Encourage Student Entrepreneurs at Summit
More than 250 students gather to gain insights from local success story
November 30, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi graduates responsible for introducing a groundbreaking marketplace app that has made thrift fashion more accessible for college students encouraged budding entrepreneurs and offered advice at the sixth annual REDe Entrepreneurship Summit. Hosted by the UM Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the annual summit celebrates and enhances entrepreneurial initiativesRead the story …
Rural Areas Provide Opportunity for Mississippi Homebuyers
UM professor says low-cost state provides options despite national challenges
November 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rising interest rates and home prices, supply chain issues and limited inventory have combined to form a perfect storm of challenges for the nation’s housing market. In many sought-after Mississippi cities such as Oxford, Hernando, Madison and Gulfport, these trends are consistent. In certain areas of the state, however, opportunities exist forRead the story …
University Launching Program in Evidence-Based Policing and Reform
Curriculum leads to graduate certificate, available online beginning in spring semester
November 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to improve law enforcement and the relationships between police and the communities they serve, the University of Mississippi is launching a new graduate certificate program in evidence-based policing and reform. Beginning next spring, the Center for Evidence-Based Policing and Reform will offer a cutting-edge curriculum and training program designedRead the story …