Digital Commons Network^™

Workshop, Smart Brevity: Communicating With Impact, Amanda L. Sams

WHEMN Conference

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn to communicate clearly and concisely in a world full of information. Discover techniques to distill your ideas into powerful messages for emails, presentations, and discussions. Leave equipped with practical tools to enhance your writing and speaking, ensuring your voice resonates in today’s fast-paced academic environment. Facilitator: Amanda L. Sams, Assistant Professor of Integrated Marketing Communications, The University of Mississippi

Track 2: Workshop: Leveraging Ai And Technology For Education And Transformation, Erin Garrett

WHEMN Conference

Dive into how AI and technology are reshaping higher education. This workshop will cover practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategies for integrating new tools into existing frameworks for enhanced teaching and learning. Facilitator: Erin Garrett, Director of Strategic Communications, The University of Mississippi

Track 1: Panel Discussion: Navigating Workplace Politics With Confidence, Andrea Jekabsons, Loretta Jackson-Williams, April Stampley, Laura Hill, Leia Agnew Hill

WHEMN Conference

This panel discussion will explore strategies to understand and maneuver through workplace dynamics. Participants will learn to identify key players, build alliances, and advocate for themselves while maintaining authenticity.

• Andrea Jekabsons, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Mississippi — Moderator
• Loretta Jackson-Williams, Vice Dean for Medical Education, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
• April Stampley, Vice President for External Affairs, Academic Affairs, Rust College
• Laura Hill, Associate General Counsel, The University of Mississippi
• Leia Agnew Hill, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the MCC Foundation, Meridian Community College

Opening Keynote Address: Lemia Jenkins, Lemia Jenkins

WHEMN Conference

UM alumna LeMia Jenkins (Ed. D., 2018) is a strategic public affairs and communications executive.

February 27, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

My Compliments To The Chef: Researcher Studies Robots In The Kitchen, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Walking into your favorite restaurant and seeing a robot chef in the kitchen may seem far-fetched, but a University of Mississippi professor's research suggests that bots could be a solution to persistent labor shortages in the industry.

Sweet Lies: Influence Of Food Marketing On Childrens’ Health And The Need For Reform, Mollie M. Warrington

Honors Theses

Markedly, there is heavy marketing of unhealthy food to children. This has become a significant public health concern because of escalating rates of child obesity, which have long-term consequences for physical health and severe mental health repercussions, such as body image concerns and low self-esteem. This thesis explores how food marketing strategies, historically rooted in television ads and evolving through digital platforms, are linked to children's dietary choices and broader public health implications. It analyzes various manipulative tactics, such as digital advertising, influencer endorsement, and gamification, showing how companies take advantage of the cognitive vulnerabilities of children to propagate unhealthy …

Building Foundations For Graduate Success: The Direct Program’S Summer Bridge Initiative For Graduate Students, Melissa King, Marie Barnard, Shawnboda Mead, Soumyajit Majumdar

Annual Poster Session 2024-2025

The DIRECT (Driving Interdisciplinary Research Expertise through Community Building and Training) Program's first cohort of graduate students successfully completed a three-week summer bridge program designed to enhance their academic preparedness, facilitate their transition into graduate-level study and demystify the “hidden curriculum” of academia. Held prior to the start of their first fall semester, the program aimed to enhance students’ preparedness for graduate studies, foster a sense of community, and equip students with critical skills and knowledge of campus resources necessary for academic success. An evaluation of the program's impact revealed gains in students' understanding of graduate school expectations, their awareness …

World Looks Different To Ole Miss Student Travelers, Anna Williams

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Reese Milstead and Makayla Russell, two University of Mississippi juniors, crossed several international borders last summer when they decided to step way outside their comfort zones.

Early Career Awards Boost Work In Drag Reduction, Cellular Mechanics, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The National Science Foundation has awarded its most prestigious early-career grant to two University of Mississippi researchers, recognizing their work in biomedical engineering and fluid dynamics.

About: Project Coordinators, Partners, And Acknowledgements, University Of Mississippi Libraries. Archives And Special Collections

Books at Rowan Oak, Home of William Faulkner

No abstract provided.

Lisa Rogers, Lisa Rogers, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Lisa Rogers is a native of of Tennessee. Lisa’s professional journey includes roles in advertising, library services, and recruitment prior to getting into child nutrition. Lisa joined the Institute of Child Nutrition as a Library Specialist, eventually becoming the Associate Director of the Training Division. Lisa retired on June 30, 2023.

February 13, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Research Uses Ai To Make Infrastructure More Resilient, Sustainable, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – From predicting potholes to designing more durable concrete, artificial intelligence is paving the way for smarter infrastructure, a University of Mississippi researcher says.

Willie Morris Award Winners Slated For Oxford Conference For The Book, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Three writers whose work reflect the spirit of the late Willie Morris are being honored as winners of this year's Willie Morris Awards for Southern Writing, housed at the University of Mississippi.

Contingent Enrollment Initiative At A Highly Selective Public University, Sean Dufault

Journal of Academic Underperformance

When first-year students arrive on campus, they may face many challenges, such as insufficient academic preparation, conflicting obligations, social adjustment, and traversing the college landscape. This challenge is magnified for academically at-risk students leading higher education institutions to invest funds and retention efforts into student success programs. The current study was designed to investigate conditionally admitted at-risk first-year students at a highly selective public university (HSPU) concerning their perceptions of participating in the Jump Start program regarding their adjustment to the university, the program's requirements, and their sense of belonging to the university. The current study employed an inductive analysis …

February 6, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Study Explores Compound's Potential To Enhance Thc For Pain Treatment, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi researchers have discovered how a compound found in cannabis might be used to mitigate the negative effects of THC, a psychoactive compound in the plant.

Faculty Learn To Encourage Active Learning At Campus Institute, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – As students enjoyed the last of their winter holiday break, 33 University of Mississippi faculty members honed their teaching skills at the university's inaugural Mobile Institute on Scientific Teaching.

Scholarship Endowment Aims To Encourage Entrepreneurship, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi graduate's surprise gift to his father will benefit student entrepreneurs for generations.

Graduate School Newsletter Winter 2024-2025, Sandra Spiroff, Martha Caroline Helms

Newsletters of the Graduate School

No abstract provided.

Tedx University Of Mississippi Presents Purpose And Potential, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The 10th annual TEDx University of Mississippi event features an evening of music, art and thought-provoking short talks on Feb. 18 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

Shark-Inspired Design Could Make Air Travel Faster, More Efficient, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The same flow dynamics that allow sharks to swim easily through Earth's oceans could also allow humans to fly faster through the air, according to a University of Mississippi professor. His research aims to prove it.

Steve Holland Film To Screen As Part Of Um Southtalks Series, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Former Mississippi Rep. Steve Holland gained notoriety as a colorful character during his 36-year career in the Mississippi Legislature, and he recently returned to the spotlight as one of the central characters in the Netflix series "The Kings of Tupelo."

Historic Ole Miss Football Crowds Generate $325m Economic Impact, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Home football games at the University of Mississippi generated more than $325 million in economic impact during the 2024-25 season, according to new data from Visit Oxford.

01.27.2025 Ored Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

Data Science for Addiction Research

UM research and related activities as a new presidential administration transition occurs

'Jesus Was A Democrat' Follows Close Of A Colorful Political Career, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Former Mississippi Rep. Steve Holland gained notoriety as a colorful character during his 36-year career in the Mississippi Legislature, and he recently returned to the spotlight as one of the central characters in the Netflix series "The Kings of Tupelo."

Spring Southtalks Continue With Theme Of Southern Environments, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

The SouthTalks series at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture continues its theme of Southern environments this spring. SouthTalks is a series of events exploring the interdisciplinary nature of Southern studies. All events are free to the public and take place in the Barnard Observatory Tupelo Room, unless otherwise noted.

Spring Southtalks Series Continues Focus On Southern Environments, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The SouthTalks series at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture continues its theme of Southern environments this spring.

Speaker's Edge Boosts Students' Public Speaking Confidence, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Graduate students from across the University of Mississippi campus pitched business ideas and presented solutions to complex hypotheticals during the 21st annual Speaker's Edge Competition.