OXFORD, Miss. – Victoria Zigmont, an assistant professor of public health at the University of Mississippi, has published her first book, “The ABC’s of Public Health,” in an effort to make public health issues easier to understand for young children. When Zigmont started brainstorming ideas for her book, she looked at other ABCs books, suchRead the story …
Public Health Faculty Member Publishes First Book
Victoria Zigmont makes issues of public health accessible to young children
March 24, 2022 by
Scientists to Explore Suicidal Behavior for Brain Awareness Week
March 23 discussion on Zoom looks at efforts to understand and treat behaviors
March 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two neuroscientists and an educator will conduct a virtual discussion on suicidal behavior March 23, as part of Brain Awareness Week at the University of Mississippi. The goal of the Brain Awareness Week is to make brain research and its impact in the society accessible to the general public. Aliona Tsypes, KristinRead the story …
Faculty Member Wins Regional Honor for Advising Excellence
Georgianna Mann lauded for pushing students to excel beyond comfort zones
March 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss – Georgianna Mann, an assistant professor of nutrition and hospitality management at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Certificate of Merit of Region 4 Excellence in Advising award from National Academic Advising Association, known as NACADA. UM officials nominated Mann, winner of the university’s 2020-21 Excellence in Advising Award, for theRead the story …
Graduate Student to Represent State in Athletic Trainers Association
Former Rebels pitcher Myers serves on SEATA Student Leadership Committee
March 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi alumnus and graduate student has been elected to represent Mississippi in the Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association‘s Student Leadership Committee. Tyler Myers said he is honored to represent the state for SEATA. He is excited about meeting aspiring and professional athletic trainers in Mississippi to grow his network. “BeingRead the story …
Student-Athlete Finds that Academics Aid Her On-field Performance
Makayla Fick chose UM exercise science program because of the range of opportunities it offers
February 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Makayla Fick, a sophomore in the University of Mississippi‘s exercise science program and a student-athlete with the Ole Miss women’s nationally ranked cross country and track teams, discovered early in her college career that her major and her sport have a lot in common. The information Fick has learned as an exerciseRead the story …
Alumni Open First Selfie Museum in Tupelo
Walker sisters use lessons from McLean Institute initiative to craft a winning business plan
February 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three sisters from Tupelo are using skills they learned from a University of Mississippi community engagement initiative to build a thriving business in their hometown. Camille (Walker) McCallum, Kendall Walker and Chloe Walker opened the city’s first selfie museum, Love Your Selfie, late last July. Featuring 20 “Instagram worthy” sets, the businessRead the story …
Senior Leads Ambassador Program for School of Applied Sciences
Kaleigh Watkins takes on new leadership role
January 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences has named Kaleigh Watkins, a senior applied gerontology major from Dallas, as the new president of its ambassador program. The school’s ambassador program allows students to participate in recruiting events and postcard-writing campaigns for prospective students. Kelley Jenkins, founder of the program and assistantRead the story …
Improving the Well-Being of Mississippi Children
University receives grant to expand preschool curriculum
January 3, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has received more than $1 million to further fund an initiative in Mississippi preschool programs that promotes social and emotional learning in children and could boost their overall well-being. The $1,025,492 grant is from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, an independent, private foundation that works with communities to createRead the story …
Alumna Returns as New Director of Dietetics Program
Ellen Ossorio brings energy, experience to help guide students to their career paths
December 10, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ellen Ossorio, an alumna of both the undergraduate and graduate programs in dietetics and nutrition at the University of Mississippi, is back on campus to lead the didactic program in dietetics, where students learn the knowledge and skills needed to get into a coordinated program in dietetics and ultimately become registered dietitians.Read the story …
Alumna Returns to Manage Events at Ole Miss Student Union
Carole Webb brings 14 years in hospitality industry to new campus role
December 3, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After spending 14 years in the hospitality industry, Carole Webb, a 2007 University of Mississippi graduate, has returned to campus to take on the role of assistant director of event management and services in the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union. Webb is responsible for overseeing the events and reservation processRead the story …