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Alumnus Supports Internships For Business Students, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Health care executive Frank Lenior, of Jackson, wasn't able to benefit from an internship when he was a University of Mississippi student in the early 1990s, and that's the driving force behind his gift to help students gain these enriching experiences.

March 7, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

After Nil: Law Professor Says Bigger Issues Face College Athletics, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The issue of student-athletes being compensated for their name, image and likeness has been in the spotlight lately, but a larger issue is waiting in the shadows, warns University of Mississippi law professor William Berry in a recent article.

Magee Institute, Pharmacy School Working To Fight Addiction Stigma, Natalie Ehrhardt

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A $5 million grant secured by the University of Mississippi's William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing is helping the School of Pharmacy tackle addiction stigma in Mississippi's health care system.

03.04.2024 Orsp Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

ORSP On-demand Training for PIs, Liz Williamson spotlight, Grant for Studying Clean Energy Production Awarded, NIH Simplified Peer Review Framework.

Panel Session. View From The Top: Leadership Lessons And Journeys, Nancy Maria Balach, Kathie Stromile Golden, Mary Graham, Regina Young Hyatt, Nora Miller

WHEMN Conference

View from the Top: Leadership Lessons & Journeys panel session features accomplished women administrators from Mississippi universities and community colleges. The session includes a moderated discussion about their own professional leadership journeys; lessons they have learned and how that translates into practical advice for other women; and how they are contributing to the next generation of leaders.

• Nancy Maria Balach, chair and professor, Music, The University of Mississippi
• Kathie Stromile Golden, provost and sr. vice president, Academic Affairs, Mississippi Valley State University
• Mary Graham, president, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
• Regina Young Hyatt, vice president, Student …

Panel Session. The Balancing Act: Sustaining Yourself And Your Profession, Mary Collins, Santee Ezell, Kashanta Jackson, Jazmine Kelley, Lynn Wilkins

WHEMN Conference

The Balancing Act: Sustaining Yourself and Your Profession panel session features a group of seasoned professionals to help us navigate the important topics of wellness and work-life balance. The session includes a moderated discussion about their own work in this area; lessons they have learned and how that translates into practical advice for other women; and how they are contributing to the next generation of leaders.

• Mary Collins, assistant professor, University of Southern Mississippi
• Santee Ezell, director, Health Promotion and Wellness, Mississippi State University
• Kashanta Jackson, director, Health and Counseling Services, Delta State University
• Jazmine Kelley, …

Pharmacy Matters - March 2024, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Matters Newsletters

Featured stories: "Three Pharmacy Alumni Named to Alumni Association 40 Under 40 List," "Research Day Participation Continues Upward Climb," "Pharmacy Resident Secures Grant for Diabetes Study," "Pharmacy Professors Elected to National Leadership Roles," "Spotlight on Women's History"

Imc Connect! Offers Industry Insights, Career Preparation Tips, Carleigh Holt Harbin

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Several of the nation's top communications professionals will share insights and offer advice to students later this month at the third IMC Connect! conference at the University of Mississippi.

Policy Brief: Decreasing Unintended Pregnancy Rates In Mississippi, Jaycee S. Pilcher

Honors Theses

On June 24th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade marked a pivotal moment, eliminating the federal right to pregnancy termination. This thesis examines the challenges of restricted abortion access and emphasizes preventative strategies for unintended pregnancies. Analyzing both pre- and post-pregnancy interventions, such as enhanced sex education, hormonal contraceptives, insurance coverage, prescribers, and post-pregnancy policies, this thesis urges Mississippi residents and legislators to consider policy adjustments for reducing the occurrence of unintended pregnancies.

This research includes an analysis of literature, legislative records, and statistical data. It takes a comparative approach to evaluate the effectiveness of …

Panel Session. Game Changers: Connections And Empowerment Through Coaching, Anne Carr, Bre Henry, Rachel Martin, Connie Price Smith

WHEMN Conference

This panel spotlights the achievements and contributions of collegiate women coaches and sports administrators and will delve into the unique challenges and triumphs experienced by women in leadership roles within the realm of collegiate sports. Panelists will share personal journeys, insights and strategies for success and will offer invaluable perspectives on leadership, mentorship and breaking through barriers.

• Anne Carr, executive director, Student-Athlete Development, Mississippi State University
• Bre Henry, head coach, Volleyball, The University of Mississippi
• Rachel Martin, head coach, Rifle, The University of Mississippi
• Connie Price Smith, head coach, Men's and Women's Track & Field, The …

Panel Session. Science Superheroes: Cultivating Careers In Science And Research, Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu, Sydney Murphy, Donna Strum, Eden Tanner, Brandi Newkirk-Turner

WHEMN Conference

This panel features accomplished women scientists and researchers from Mississippi universities. The moderated discussion will include how they cultivated successful careers in their fields; lessons they have learned and how that translates into practical advice for other women; and how they are shaping the future of research and science by mentoring students and other women in their fields.

• Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu, assistant professor, Pollinator Health and Apiculture, Mississippi State University
• Sydney Murphy, dean, School of Graduate Studies in Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Donna Strum, dean, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
• Eden Tanner, assistant …

Welcome, Charlotte Fant Pegues

WHEMN Conference

Dr. Charlotte Fant Pegues, WHEMN state coordinator and vice chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Mississippi, leads a team of professionals who are committed to providing exceptional services and creating an environment where all students can be successful. During her 30 years of service to the university, she has served as assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, director of admissions and assistant provost and registrar. Dr. Fant Pegues earned several degrees from the university including a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Education and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Counselor Education. She holds an academic appointment in the …

February 29, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Willie Morris Award Winners To Read, Sign Books At Conference, Lucy Gaines

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Three writers who incorporate universal themes of art, landscape and family in their latest works are being honored as winners of this year's Willie Morris Awards for Southern Writing, housed at the University of Mississippi.

February 22, 2024, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Ellagic Acid And Flavonoid-Based Metabolites From The Seed Kernel Of Irvingia Gabonensis, Fazila Zulfiqar, Amar Chittiboyina, Zulfiqar Ali, Alvaro M. Viljoen, Ikhlas A. Khan

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O’Rorke) Baill (Irvingiaceae), commonly known as African mango is a multipurpose tree providing food, medicine, and timber. Native to West and Central Africa, it is grown in various tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The seed kernel is of economic importance due to its popularity in local and international trade. It has now become a popular herbal weight-loss supplement, particularly in the United States. Seventeen compounds of diverse classes including four flavonoid glycosides, five ellagic acid derivatives, and eight other metabolites were isolated from the methanolic extract of the defatted seed kernel of Irvingia gabonensis. …

Evaluating Integrated Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience, Anastasia Jenkins, Karmen Garey, Natalie Montgomery

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) are a required component of the professional curriculum. During the IPPE, students spend time at a clinical site where they see all components of patient care and the medication use process. The purpose of the IPPE is to blend students' knowledge from the classroom into patient care. IPPE structure varies, with schools adopting either an integrative (experiential hours acquired longitudinally) or immersion (experiential hours acquired consecutively) experience. The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) utilizes both formats (integrative and immersion) during the P1-P3 years.

Glycore Imaging Core: Showcase Of Imaging Capabilities, Sebastian John Adams, Gregg Roman

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

No abstract provided.

Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (Cpesn) Mississippi Research Opportunities, Lindsey Miller, Joseph A. Dikun, Erin L. Pearson

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

CPESN, or Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network, is a clinically integrated network that allows pharmacies to aggregate and pursue contracts from payers as a group rather than as individual entities. Being a part of a clinically integrated network allows member pharmacies to engage with one another to improve the quality of patient care and offer value to payers through enhanced services while lowering pharmacy costs. CPESN USA consists of over 50 local networks, including CPESN Mississippi. Currently, there are 61 pharmacies that have joined CPESN Mississippi and have met the Minimum Standards to offer Comprehensive Medication Reviews, Medication Synchronization Programs, …

Opioid Tapering And Its Associations With Risk Of Opioid Use Disorder And Mortality Among Older Adults, Yi Yang, Sujith Ramachandran, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Shishir Maharjan, Ike Eriator, Shadi Bazzazzadehgan, John P. Bentley

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

Corresponding with CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain in 2016 and policies and procedures enacted by payers, quality organizations, and state agencies, prescriptions for opioid medications have witnessed a sharp decreasing trend with increases in opioid dose tapering and discontinuation. But opioid-related mortality has not shown a parallel decline. Several observational studies have explored the potential adverse effects of opioid dose tapering and discontinuation, with a growing focus on the rate of dose tapering. We hypothesized that many of the negative consequences of opioid tapering may be associated with the rate of opioid tapering or discontinuation.

University Of Mississippi Botanical Dietary Supplements Research Center, Ikhlas A. Khan, Nirmal D. Pugh, Amar Chittiboyina, Chalet Tan, Gailen D. Marshall, M. Khalid Ashfaq, Shabana Khan

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

No abstract provided.

Chemistry And Dmpk Core Facility, Rama S. Gadepalli, John M. Rimoldi

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

Medicinal chemistry is one of the vital components of the iterative cycle of drug discovery. This component is embedded in hit-to-lead and lead optimization stages. Twelve years of collective experiences and services provided by this Chemistry DMPK Core support the view that a majority of investigators are faced with two significant hurdles in advancing their research programs: compound acquisition and early-stage compound evaluation. This Core has bridged the gap by providing investigators with consultation, training, and services in medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism, and analysis, helping alleviate the bottleneck associated with compound acquisition and evaluation

Analysis Of Crocetins And Safranal Variations In Saffron (Crocus Sativus) Stigma Samples And Dietary Supplements Using Hplc/Uhplc-Pda-Ms: Chemical Profiling And Chemometric Analysis Using Lc-Qtof, Kumar Katragunta, Bharathi Avula, Ya-Hong Wang, Roy Upton, Ikhlas A. Khan

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is comprised of dried and dark red stigma of Crocus sativus L. flowers of the Iridaceae family. It is mainly used as a spice for imparting color, fragrance, and flavor to food, but its medicinal and dyeing properties are also well known. In the United States, saffron products are used as dietary supplements for mood elevation, relaxation, weight loss, and to increase metabolism. This paper describes two analytical methods for the determination of crocetin esters, picrocrocin, and safranal in saffron samples and dietary supplements for inclusion in a monograph under development by …

Pharmacy Residency Research: Flipped Model, Rebecca Heath, Tressa Mcmorris, Adam Pate

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has two American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency programs: Post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, Post-Graduate year 2 (PGY2) Ambulatory Care Residency. All five residents participate in a longitudinal, year-long research experience. They have two research advisors who provide overarching research guidance and an individual research advisor who provides guidance specific to their project

Computational Chemistry And Bioinformatics Research Core (Ccbrc), Sushil K. Mishra, Priyanka Samantha, Mohamed E. Jahan, Robert J. Doerksen

Annual Poster Session 2023-2024

No abstract provided.

Sports Law Experts To Discuss Future Of College Athletics, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Universities across the country are grappling with the issue of how to treat – and compensate – student athletes. But what are the repercussions when college athletes become college employees?

'Annihilation' Author To Speak At Honors Convocation, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College will welcome "Annihilation" author Jeff VanderMeer as keynote speaker for its annual Spring Convocation on Feb. 26.

Finding Aid For The James O. Eastland Collection (Mum00117)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Correspondence, documents, publications, photographs, scrapbooks, and recordings from the congressional office of U.S. Senator James O. Eastland of Mississippi. Also includes his personal correspondence, financial records, plantation records, and law firm files.

News You Can Use: Yoga Tips For Fitness And Fun, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Delivering both physical and mental health benefits, yoga remains one of the most popular physical activities around. For anyone interested in exploring yoga's benefits, two University of Mississippi faculty members who wrote a yoga curriculum for children offer some tips and advice.