OXFORD, Miss. – The rover’s “eye” flashed alive with a blue glow as the foot-tall unmanned ground vehicle viewed the auditorium inside the National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi. The three-wheeled robot sat still, waiting for a sound. Off to the side, UM student Peyton Posey suddenly clapped. The machine rotatedRead the story …
Learning in a Real-World Environment
NCPA program pairs undergraduates with world-class researchers for summer research
September 8, 2021 by
CME Students, Volunteers Help Upgrade Grove Grocery
Remodeled space, new equipment make pantry better able to serve UM community
August 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Grove Grocery, the University of Mississippi‘s food pantry, recently got an upgrade, thanks to students and staff in the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence. Housed in Kinard Hall, Room 213, Grove Grocery provides free meals and hygiene items for Ole Miss students and employees. The revamp took place late last springRead the story …
Helping Farms be in Harmony with Nature
EPA grant involves researchers, Mississippi Delta farmers exploring agricultural runoff water
August 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor is using an Environmental Protection Agency grant to explore the potential benefits of holding runoff water on agricultural landscapes after crops are harvested. The move could reduce the pollution of downstream waterways, improve soil health and crop yields, provide crucial food and habitat for migratory birds, reduce pumpingRead the story …
Despite Pandemic Challenges, UM Grows Collaborations with Industry
University community partners with industry to prepare students, grow businesses, impact communities
August 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New and strengthened partnerships at the University of Mississippi are supporting the needs of business and industry and helping address their challenges, all while influencing the next generation of leaders. The value of such partnerships was elevated further as COVID-19 rocked all aspects of everyday life, said Hughes Miller, director of industryRead the story …