Law Professor Calls for Ethical Approach to Human Experiments in Space

Michelle Hanlon co-authored article published in the journal Science

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law professor Michelle Hanlon co-authored an article published today (Sept. 28) in the journal Science that offers best practices for human research in space. Each time astronauts venture into space provides researchers with data on how the human body reacts to long-term exposure to zero gravity and other facetsRead the story …

Meet the Man Behind ‘First Down, Ole Miss’

Alumnus Glen Waddle still enjoys announcing games after 25 years

OXFORD, Miss. – Glen Waddle (BPA 77, JD 80), public address announcer for Ole Miss football for more than a quarter-century, has no plans to quit anytime soon. “If they don’t want me anymore, that’s a different thing,” the University of Mississippi alumnus said. “But as long as I’m ambulatory, I want to keep workingRead the story …

Law Professor Defends ‘Rule of Reason’ in Antitrust Law

Antitrust is more important than ever in the age of big tech, online shopping, Edwards says

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law professor Martin Edwards traveled to Florida State University this week as a part of a faculty exchange to discuss the ongoing national conversation surrounding antitrust law. In the age of big tech and online shopping and business, antitrust laws have come to the forefront of national conversation, EdwardsRead the story …

A New Space Race: India’s Lunar Landing Raises Questions of Space Law  

Successful probe changes dynamic of space exploration, UM law professor says 

OXFORD, Miss. – When India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed on the moon Wednesday (Aug. 23), it was not only the first time a craft safely made it to the lunar south pole; it marked a shift in global power, said Michelle Hanlon, executive director of the University of Mississippi Center for Air and Space Law. SinceRead the story …

Law Professor Named to FAA Spaceflight Safety Committee  

Committee to navigate laws, safety regulations of humans in spaceflight  

OXFORD, Miss. – The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a rulemaking committee to develop regulations for human safety in spaceflight with industry representatives from across the country, including the University of Mississippi‘s Michelle Hanlon. Hanlon, executive director of the Center for Air and Space Law, is among 25 members on the committee. Their objective isRead the story …

Returning the Investment

UM law school alumnus gives back to school's clinical programs

OXFORD, Miss. – Bobby Wood was married with a baby in his final year of law school at the University of Mississippi when then-law professor Robert Khayat happened to stop by the store where he worked one Saturday. “He called me in on Monday morning to ask about me working,” said Wood, of Corinth. “MyRead the story …

Supreme Court Justice Cites UM Law Professor in Concurrence

Chris Green’s recent article makes multiple appearances in decision to uphold Indian Child Welfare Act

OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch referenced the work of University of Mississippi law professor Chris Green multiple times in a recent ruling.   In Haaland v. Brackeen, justices voted 7-to-2 to uphold the power of the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, which in part provides that if Native American children are removedRead the story …

Rules of the Final Frontier: UM Students Ponder Space Law

Students, recent graduates present at conference on the laws governing space

OXFORD, Miss. – Each time a person swipes their credit card, fills up their car or turns on Netflix, satellites thousands of miles above the Earth’s surface work to make those transactions possible.   Outer space has become inextricably linked to everyday life, but what are the laws governing space?   University of Mississippi students, graduates andRead the story …

UM Joins Drone Research Alliance

Center for Air and Space Law sole legal expert in global program

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Center for Air and Space Law has joined a consortium of leading research institutions focused on the advancement of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. As an affiliate member of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS Through Research Excellence, or ASSURE, the university will play a key roleRead the story …

University-Record Eight UM Students Earn Fulbright Awards

Students to travel, teach English and conduct research as Fulbright winners  

OXFORD, Miss. – Eight University of Mississippi students have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduateRead the story …