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Public Sector Employment: An Examination Of The Perceptions Of Potential Employees And The Realities Of Public Sector Hiring Agencies, Davis B. Chambliss

Honors Theses

This study investigates the growing challenge of recruiting Gen Z employees into the public sector, focusing on the disconnect between younger workers’ career preferences and their perceptions of government employment. While prior research suggests that Gen Z values purpose-driven work, stability, and community impact, public sector organizations continue to face hiring shortages and an aging workforce. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining a literature review with original survey data collected from two groups: college students and public servants from three states. The student survey generated 119 responses, with 72 qualifying participants, while the public servant survey yielded 30 responses. …

Ole Miss Professor Preserves Mississippi's Black Church Legacy, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi professor Vanessa Charlot walks into Mississippi's oldest Black churches with a camera and questions that go far deeper than inquiring about the historic architecture.

The Use Of Cognitive Biases In Russian Cyber Operations, Emma Manning

Honors Theses

This thesis examines how Russia has employed reflexive control through cyber operations to influence decision-making in foreign states, focusing on disinformation campaigns during the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Reflexive control, a concept rooted in Russian military doctrine, seeks to shape an adversary's perceptions and decision-making by providing carefully crafted information that leads targets to make choices favorable to the initiator. This research argues that while the fundamental objectives of reflexive control have remained consistent, technological advances have significantly expanded Russia's ability to conduct operations in developing cyber domains.

Using qualitative analysis of open-source intelligence, …

What You Need To Know For Ole Miss 2026 Commencement Week, Eli Bryant

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is set to celebrate its 173rd Commencement ceremonies, celebrating more than 5,800 graduates, with Convocation set for 9 a.m. May 10 in the Grove.

Newsletter, April 2026, Cedar Oaks Guild

Cedar Oaks Guild Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Fifteen Years Of The Abc-Ahp-Ncnpr Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program: What Have We Learned?, Stefan Gafner, Roy Upton, Mark Blumenthal, Ikhlas Khan

Oxford ICSB

Initiated in 2011, the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) was created as a partnership between the American Botanical Council, the 2American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP), and the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR) at the University of Mississippi to educate the herbal dietary supplement industry, regulators, and scientists in academia about adulteration of botanical ingredients. The ultimate goal of the Program was to improve the authenticity and quality of herbal dietary supplements to the consumer. Since its inception, the Program has published 100 peer-reviewed documents. Despite herbal ingredient suppliers’ and dietary supplement manufacturers’ implementation of changes in quality control specifications, …

Determinants Of Opioid-Relevant Exposure From 7-Hydroxymitragynine Products In The Evolving U.S. Marketplace, Igor Koturbash, Scott Alsbrook, George Pro

Oxford ICSB

Kratom’s U.S. market has rapidly evolved from largely botanical powders and capsules to products enriched in 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent mu-opioid receptor agonist that is typically present only at trace levels in leaf material. To quantify downstream behavioral health burden and contextualize it with real-world signals of product diffusion, we analyzed National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data (2021-2023) alongside public health alert trends and systematic online product surveillance. In NSDUH, 5.8% of adults met criteria for serious mental illness (SMI). SMI increased by 150% among adults with combined opioid use disorder (OUD) and kratom use between 2021 …

Medicinal Plants And One Health Drug Discovery: Plectranthus Abietanes As P-Glycoprotein Modulators, Patricia Rijo

Oxford ICSB

Cancer remains a major global health challenge, with multidrug resistance (MDR)—frequently driven by P-glycoprotein (P-gp) overexpression—significantly limiting the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Within a One Health perspective, Africa, home to five major medicinal biodiversity hotspots, represents an underexplored reservoir for natural products–based drug discovery. Among this rich flora, the genus Plectranthus (Lamiaceae) emerges as a particularly promising source of bioactive abietane diterpenes. In this work, the abietane diterpene 7α-acetoxy-6β-hydroxyroyleanone (Roy), isolated from Plectranthus grandidentatus Gürke, exhibited pronounced cytotoxic activity against several cancer cell lines. To enhance its pharmacological profile, a series of Roy ester derivatives was synthesized and evaluated for their …

April 23, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

The Evolution And Impact Of Fashion Marketing In The Age Of Social Media, Lillie L. Warrington

Honors Theses

This research paper aims to analyze the effect of social media on consumer behavior in fashion marketing by investigating how fashion brands have adapted their strategies to leverage social media platforms effectively and exploring the role of social media influencers in shaping brand perception and consumer loyalty. By addressing these objectives, this research seeks to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on digital marketing in the fashion industry, offering valuable insights.

The study will be conducted through a comprehensive review of existing research and primary research, including a survey of 143 participants, to better understand how social media affects …

Yeast As A "Microbial Factory", Kaila Fuller, Betsy Jean Yakes

Oxford ICSB

Yeast are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms that are members of Kingdom Fungi, and in the world of dietary supplements, yeast qualify as a dietary ingredient as a botanical. During fermentation, yeast naturally produce byproducts that can be harvested, purified, and sold in a dietary supplement. Advances in biotechnology have allowed for genetic modification of yeast so that yeast can produce large quantities of native or non-native constituents during fermentation, effectively making yeast a “microbial factory” for various chemicals. Chemicals produced this way can qualify as a dietary ingredient as a constituent of a botanical. Relevant examples of past submitted notifications (public …

Application Of Aqbd Principles To Build A Robust Compendial Analytical Method For The Quantification Of Phytochemicals In Mate And Guayusa Leaf Dietary Ingredients, Maria Monagas, Salika Jeelani, Greg Winter, Natalia Kouznetsova

Oxford ICSB

Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) and Guayusa (Ilex guayusa), both members of the Aquifoliaceae family, have traditionally been consumed as herbal teas in South America. Their leaves are rich in methylxanthines and hydroxycinnamoylquinic acids—quinic acid derivatives of caffeic and gregrferulic acids—which provide stimulant and antioxidant properties. These compounds make them valuable for use in health and energy beverages as well as dietary supplements. We applied the Analytical Quality-by-Design (AQbD) approach to develop a robust UHPLC method for simultaneous quantification of methylxanthines and hydroxycinnamoylquinic acids. The method and sample preparation were designed in alignment with USP General Chapter < 1220> Analytical Procedure Life Cycle and …

Windshield Not The Rearview Mirror, Dan Fabricant

Oxford ICSB

We talk a great deal about the past at ICSB and while the history is important, we still need to skate to where the puck is going. We’ll tee up where we are and where we are going when it comes to: drug preclusion; federal preemption; state regulatory efforts; hemp/cannabis; electronic commerce platforms; claims; essentiality; and much more, like what you can do to affect real change for the future of the industry.

A Joint Effort: Accomplishments Of The Resource Center For Cannabis And Cannabinoids Research, Patrick Still, Don Stanford, Mary Paine, Nandakumara Sarma

Oxford ICSB

No abstract provided.

Jtc 26: Transfer Student Discovers Full Potential At Ole Miss, Emerson Penny

University of Mississippi News

This story is part of the 2026 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.

Ole Miss Giving Day 2026 Sets Participation Record, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends stepped up again during Giving Day 2026, with a record 3,223 gifts providing $1,789,552 for programs, scholarships and student opportunities.

Ole Miss Honors Sharyn Alfonsi With 2026 Silver Em Award, Mackenzie Ross

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media honored Sharyn Alfonsi with the 2026 Samuel Talbert Silver Em Award, recognizing her distinguished career in journalism and her contributions to the profession.

April 16, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Kpmg Employees Partner To Support Ole Miss Accounting School, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni who are partners and employees of Big Four accounting firm KPMG have made a collective gift of $125,000 to support construction of the new Patterson School of Accountancy building.

Visual Attention And User Satisfaction In Ota Platforms: An Eye-Tracking And Big Data Approach, Aura Lydia Riswanto, Seieun Kim, Hak-Seon Kim

Faculty and Student Publications

Purpose – This study aims to investigate how visual attention to online travel agency (OTA) app elements influences user behavior and satisfaction by integrating experimental and real-world data.

Design/methodology/approach – This study used a multi-method approach combining an eye-tracking experiment with 40 participants, a post-experiment survey on usage intention and big data analysis of 5,547 Google Play reviews from five major OTA platforms, using text mining and regression techniques.

Findings – The eye-tracking results showed that users focused most on user reviews and app information, rather than logos or app names. Visual attention to reviews significantly predicted higher usage intention …

New Ole Miss Endowment Supports First Responders, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new scholarship endowment at the University of Mississippi will honor the work and dedication of first responders, the highly trained professionals who stand ready to act in emergencies involving fire, accidents and crime.

Alumna Turns Gratitude Into Opportunity For Journalism Students, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – As a broadcast journalism student at the University of Mississippi, Ashley Anderson Mattei spent late nights in the newsroom, learning by doing and making real decisions that mirror the demands of professional media leadership.

Journalism Dean Works To Help Newsrooms Spot Ai-Generated Fakes, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – As artificial intelligence-generated images, audio and video reshape the information landscape, newsrooms and classrooms must add "fake-checking" to their daily toolkit, a University of Mississippi journalism educator advises.

Bookmarked Volume 5 - April 2026, Elizabeth Batte, University Of Mississippi Libraries

Bookmarked

A newsletter curated by University of Mississippi Librarians. Featured stories: "Giving Day 2026," "Eudora Welty Donation," "Archival Journeys," "Library Data Skills," and student spotlights.

April 9, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Giving Day Brings Ole Miss Community Together, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A stuffed squirrel waits to be found somewhere on the University of Mississippi campus. Nearby, a student autographs the Ventress Hall turret while alumni and friends nationwide contribute to scholarship and student services programs.

Professor Honored For Service To Scholastic Journalism, Mackenzie Ross

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Columbia Scholastic Press Association has honored University of Mississippi journalism professor R.J. Morgan for his outstanding service to journalism education, including his leadership of the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association.

Issue 483 April 2-16, 2026, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

Featured Articles: "Brett Young to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address. The University of Mississippi’s 173rd annual Convocation is slated for May 9 in the Grove."; "Clarksdale’s Juke Joint Festival Returns for Year 23. Bigger Than Ever and Still Rooted in the Delta."; "The View Beyond The Balcony: The Talking Stick Method."

Mississippi Day Fun Ranges From Rock Walls To Research, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is getting ready to break out the pop-up tents again. This time, they are not for tailgating, but rather for its annual outdoor open house on April 11.

April 2, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.