OXFORD, Miss. – An internship this summer with Humanity in Action in New York City and a study in Italy during the fall semester are unique experiences that University of Mississippi senior Susanna Rychlak of Oxford expects will add value to her education. Majoring in international studies with a minor in Italian, Rychlak said sheRead the story …
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Senior Ends Summer Internship in New York, Heads to Italy for Fall, Plans May Graduation
September 3, 2013 by
Ole Miss to Dedicate New Medicinal Plant Garden Facilities
Eco-friendly features are a model for environmental stewardship and botanical research.
April 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – By design and its very nature and purpose, the new Maynard W. Quimby Medicinal Plant Garden complex at the University of Mississippi is the “greenest” facility on its Oxford campus. Energy-efficient features of the complex’s new structures include natural lighting, a 20,000-gallon tank to collect rainwater running off the roofs and greenRead the story …
School of Engineering Faculty, Students Assist Mississippi Delta Counties with Flood Planning
October 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Hurricane Isaac’s path may have spared the Mississippi Delta recently, but residents in the 12-county area know from experience that devastating flash floods can occur without warning. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has funded a University of Mississippi project to assist local emergency response agencies in preparing for flood-related disasters. “Flood RiskRead the story …
School of Engineering Faculty, Students Assist Mississippi Delta Counties with Flood Planning
October 3, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Hurricane Isaac’s path may have spared the Mississippi Delta recently, but residents in the 12-county area know from experience that devastating flash floods can occur without warning. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has funded a University of Mississippi project to assist local emergency response agencies in preparing for flood-related disasters. “Flood RiskRead the story …
School of Applied Sciences Helps Launch Successful Wellness Program for Employees at Batesville Plant
January 12, 2012 by
… Program gives UM students real-world experience as health coaches New Year’s resolutions usually include some form of weight-loss or healthy living goal. For employees at the GE Aviation plant in Batesville, that resolution is made easier by an employee wellness program run by the University of Mississippi. In April of 2010, GE contacted theRead the story …
ALUMNI IN ACTION – Stephen Edge
November 2, 2010 by
Dear Alumni and Friends, I’d like to tell you about who we are and what we do. The Engineering Advisory Board consists of 25 elected members and three dean’s appointees, most of whom are Ole Miss engineering alumni. Our purpose is to advise and provide support to Dean Cheng and his staff on a varietyRead the story …
Two Student Winners in Gillespie Business Challenge Make Plans to Grow their Businesses
April 29, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students plan to take their ideas for entrepreneurship to the next level after winning $5,000 each in the fifth annual Gillespie Business Plan Competition, sponsored by the School of Business Administration. A panel of eight judges selected Jennifer Harjes, an MBA student from Jackson and manager of productRead the story …
UM, Oxford Partner for ‘Green Week’ Spotlighting Environmental Awareness and Action
April 6, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and city of Oxford are partnering for a week of activities later this month to raise environmental awareness throughout the community. Green Week 2009, set for April 20-24, includes a series of free lectures, forums, interactive activities and displays to educate participants about environmental sustainability and conservation efforts.Read the story …
‘One Mississippi’ Students Meet, Plan for More Social Integration on Campus
February 23, 2009 by
The recent One Mississippi retreat provided opportunities for University of Mississippi students of all races and cultures to build relationships. Courtesy photo. OXFORD, Miss. – During their second annual retreat, University of Mississippi student members of the campus organization One Mississippi faced facts about the need for more cultural interaction among UM students and mappedRead the story …