OXFORD, Miss. – When the last online donation was made this week for Giving Day 2021, University of Mississippi faithful had shattered the fundraising record for the annual event. This year, Ole Miss alumni, students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff contributed 1,575 gifts (1,328 unique donors), totaling more than $2.485 million – gifts dedicatedRead the story …
Generous Donations Smash Record During Ole Miss Giving Day 2021
University family gives $2.485 million to soar past fundraising goals
April 15, 2021 by
Ten Seniors Named 2021 UM Hall of Fame Inductees
Students honored for service, achievement and leadership
April 9, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2020-21 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded to students at UM. The inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects ofRead the story …
Graduate Students’ Research Aided by Pharmacy School Resources
Array of services include professional facilities, receptive faculty and other university support
March 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – At the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, students have opportunities to get hands-on experience to prepare them for careers in pharmacy. It’s no different for graduate students, who undertake research at the school that can make a real difference in lives around the state and region. Fortunately for students, they’ll haveRead the story …
Pharmacy is More than Skin-Deep for Emogene & Co. Founder
UM alumna uses health care background to start skin care company
March 16, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Allyson Gregory Brennan didn’t set out to be a business owner or entrepreneur. However, it was the turn her pharmaceutical career took when she wanted a solution to better ingredients in her skin care products. That passion had University of Mississippi alumna Brennan starting Emogene & Co., a skin care line thatRead the story …
Faculty, Staff Lauded for Innovation in Inclusion
Diversity Innovator Award given to those who prioritize equity
March 10, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi is recognizing four faculty and staff members who are leaders in making campus a more equitable environment for all. The 2021 recipients of the Diversity Innovator Award are Laura Antonow, George Dor, Katie McClendon and Arthur Doctor, who also receivedRead the story …
Health Care Law Expert to Deliver Hartman Lecture
Alice P. Mead specializes in issues around production of medicinal cannabis
March 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alice P. Mead, senior adviser for Greenwich Biosciences, will deliver the annual Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture on Friday (March 5) via Zoom webinar. The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is hosting the free virtual event at noon, and the Zoom link can be found at https://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/events/. Mead, whose work focusesRead the story …
Professor Helps Underserved Communities Through Pharmacy
Meagan Brown's work driven by a passion for health equity
February 17, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Meagan Brown, a clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi, serving the underserved has been the driving force in her career. Since joining the UM School of Pharmacy faculty in 2011, Brown has been involved in the Mississippi Delta Health Collaborative. The project, funded through a grantRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Receives UM Faculty Achievement Award
David Colby honored for success in teaching, research and mentoring
January 31, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Becoming a professor was David Colby’s goal as a pharmacy student at the University of Iowa. Serving as an associate professor of medicinal chemistry and director of academic affairs in biomolecular sciences at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Colby’s excellence in teaching, scholarship and service was recognized, as he wasRead the story …
Pharmacy School Forms Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Panel aims to develop, implement and sustain diversity efforts at school
January 5, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Committed to strengthening opportunities and a supportive atmosphere, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has formed a permanent Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee. The committee will promote an inclusive learning and work environment, evaluate school climate and develop proposed interventions, assess and support efforts in recruiting a diverse student population andRead the story …
Professor Helps Pharmacists Care for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
Marie Barnard to create resources through pilot research program
December 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Intimate partner violence is a prevalent, yet often overlooked, health issue for many people in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it affects one in four women and one in 10 men during their lifetimes. Violence by intimate partners can greatly affect the health ofRead the story …