OXFORD, Miss. – As operations coordinator for the University of Mississippi‘s Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, Ronica Turner works hard to ensure the success of the center’s students, faculty and staff. And over the past few semesters, outside of her work duties making sure the center runs smoothly, she also pursued her bachelor’s degreeRead the story …
New Special Education Degree Focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis
Graduates will be equipped to help children with autism and other disorders
September 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amid a growing demand for applied behavior analysis practitioners and teachers in Mississippi, the University of Mississippi School of Education is launching a new master’s degree program to help fill the need. “Development of the new program is critical for the children of Mississippi,” said David Rock, UM education dean. “This programRead the story …
University Reopening Student-Led Mental Health Services Program
Clinic for Outreach and Personal Excellence to provide virtual counseling starting Aug. 24
August 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s counselor education program is reopening its Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment to the public Aug. 24, following a brief closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The clinic, in the South Oxford Center at 2301 South Lamar Blvd., is open Monday through Thursday afternoons by appointment only. AllRead the story …
Education Professor, Ph.D. Student Recognized for Counseling Research
Amanda Winburn, G. Michael Russo win awards from Mississippi Counseling Association
August 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Amanda Winburn, associate professor of counselor education at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Outstanding Contributor Research Professional Award from the Mississippi Counseling Association. Michael Russo, a doctoral candidate in the counselor education and supervision program, also was awarded the Outstanding Contributor Research Student Award. The Outstanding Contributor Research AwardRead the story …
School of Education Honors 2020 Practitioners of Distinction
Four professionals lauded for career excellence in field
July 6, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education has named four alumni as Practitioners of Distinction. The recipients are early-to-mid-career professionals with a record of excellence and commitment to education. They will be recognized at a ceremony to be planned later. “Our Practitioners of Distinction are currently immersed in their careers in theRead the story …
UM Offers New Degree in Early Childhood Education
School of Education launches undergraduate program in August
June 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Beginning in August, the University of Mississippi is offering a new bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. The program will prepare UM School of Education graduates to become professionals in the field of early childhood education, including working in classroom settings and managing child care programs. This program was developed in responseRead the story …
School of Education to Induct Five Alumni into Hall of Fame
Inductees honored for contributions they have made to the field of education
June 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education is inducting five honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of the significant contributions they’ve made to the field of education. The group will be recognized at a ceremony at a later date. “The Alumni Hall of Fame awardees are recognized for theirRead the story …
Mississippi Teacher Corps Offers Free Summer School Across State
In response to social distancing, longtime teacher program takes programming online
May 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Teacher Corps, an alternate-route teacher preparation program housed at the University of Mississippi, has taken its annual summer school program online and will offer free summer classes to instate students in grades 7-12 and more. Designed for students in need of credit recovery or enrichment, the program will last fromRead the story …
Education Professor Named Editor-in-Chief of Counseling Journal
Richard Balkin began role with international publication April 1
May 14, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Richard S. Balkin, professor of counselor education at the University of Mississippi, has been named editor-in-chief of the International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. The journal is affiliated with the International Association for Counselling and published through Springer Publications. It features conceptual, practical and research contributions that provide an international perspective on theoriesRead the story …
UM Offers Degree in Health and Physical Education
School of Education launching new undergraduate program in August
May 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Beginning in August, the University of Mississippi School of Education will offer a new bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. The program will prepare students to become effective K-12 health and physical education teachers who use collaborative practices that cater to the needs of 21st-century learners. “This new program has been developed withRead the story …