The Pavilion Parking Garage at the university of Mississippi will officially open for use Monday (June 22). Faculty and staff members have an opportunity to participate in a free trial through July 31, before permits are purchased for the fall semester. Some 275 trial spaces are available for faculty and staff. To park in theRead the story …
‘Pig and Small’ Wins CELI Read Aloud Book Award
UM literacy center honors South African author for tale of unlikely friends
June 10, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A children’s tale about an unlikely friendship between a pig and an insect unfolds in the pages of “Pig and Small,” winner of the 2015 Read Aloud Book Award, presented by the University of Mississippi’s Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction. South African author and illustrator Alex Latimer created “Pig and Small” inRead the story …
Q&A: Meet Tim Potts, New UPD Chief
June 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tim Potts has finished the Boston Marathon three times. Prevailing over the grueling 26.2-mile run is a major feat many runners would boast about in casual conversation, but Potts doesn’t. He brushes it off like it’s no big deal, only saying he’d like to run it again one day. The attitude is partRead the story …
Dan Jones Will Join UMMC to Help Lead Research Efforts
June 4, 2015 by
JACKSON, Miss. – For over two years, Dr. John Hall has conducted a national search for the right person to lead the development of clinical obesity research programs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He interviewed five high-profile scientists, but the search stalled. Then it occurred to him that the person whom he describesRead the story …
Daily Mississippian Named a Top 3 Collegiate Newspaper
Award honors entire staff involved in all phases of publication's production
May 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Daily Mississippian has been named one of the nation’s top three collegiate daily newspapers by the Society of Professional Journalists as part of the group’s prestigious Mark of Excellence Awards. The Daily Mississippian was honored as a finalist in the SPJ’s “best all around” large daily newspaper category.Read the story …
Blues Legend B.B. King Lives on at Ole Miss
B.B. King continues to inspire through his collection in the Ole Miss Blues Archive
May 27, 2015 by
Trailblazer, celebrated Mississippian and blues legend B.B. King passed away in his sleep on May 14. He died peacefully at 89 after a half-century career of moving audiences with his music and live performances. But the thrill isn’t gone, B.B.; it’s just found in a different place. For those not aware, between 1982 and 1983,Read the story …
UM Announces Effort to Honor Chancellor Jones
$1.5 million faculty support fund finds eager support
May 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – This week, alumni, faculty, friends and staff members are participating in a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to recognize Chancellor Dan Jones for his commitment to faculty support and a culture of academic integrity at the University of Mississippi. Already underway, the Chancellor Daniel W. Jones, M.D. Faculty Chair is drawing support fromRead the story …
UM Inducts Three into School of Education Hall of Fame
Kuykendall, Reynolds and Smith honored for leadership, service in public education
May 19, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi alumni were admitted into the inaugural class of the UM School of Education’s Hall of Fame. The inductees were Milton Kuykendall, superintendent of the Desoto County School District; Judith Reynolds, a 45-year educator from Clinton; and Jerome Smith, a retired Jackson-area education leader and former education adviser toRead the story …
Charles Hussey Named 2015 UM Distinguished Researcher
Chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry honored for achievement, creativity
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whether or not it’s true that good things comes in threes, that’s certainly been the case for Charles L. Hussey, who received the University of Mississippi’s 2015 Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award on Saturday (May 9). The UM chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry was presented the prestigious honor, whichRead the story …
McCauley, Bombelli Win 2015 Frist Student Service Awards
Honorees lauded at Commencement for dedication to helping students
May 9, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All University of Mississippi employees contribute in some way to the overall student experience, but some faculty and staff go beyond the call of duty in their commitment to helping students. The annual Frist Student Service Awards honors those dedicated individuals. During the university’s Commencement ceremonies Saturday (May 9), Anne McCauley, UMRead the story …