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Growing Healthy Habits: Impacts Of A Youth Community Garden For Children In Rural Mississippi, Olivia G. Degravelle

Honors Theses

This study examines the implementation and outcomes of a Youth Garden Program conducted in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Funded by the Allstate Community Service Project Grant, the Youth Garden was constructed within the previously established Pontotoc Community Garden. The initiative comprised four weekly workshops designed for participants ranging from preschool to adolescence. Each session incorporated hands-on fruit and vegetable (FV) planting or harvesting, an educational lesson, and a complementary craft activity. Children’s FV consumption patterns, nutritional knowledge, and attitudes toward FV were assessed through pre- and post-program surveys. In addition, the photo-elicitation interview method invited participants to take digital photographs of garden …

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 …

Health Data And Policy Related To Methamphetamine-Use Suicide In Mississippi, Mary C. Drane

Honors Theses

The purpose of this research is to investigate how methamphetamine use in Mississippi, especially in its rural areas, intersects with public health, policy, and suicide outcomes in the state. Mississippi's methamphetamine crisis has evolved significantly, shifting from locally produced drugs to cartel-supplied crystal methamphetamine, while state and federal policies have struggled to keep pace with the scale and complexity of the problem. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, this research analyzed CDC Wonder multiple causes of death data and SAMHSA Treatment Episode Data Set Admissions (TEDS-A) data from 2018 to 2024 alongside four qualitative key informant interviews with stakeholders across …

Intrinsic Motivation In The General Education Classroom, Rachel E. Deaton

Honors Theses

This research is investigating how to increase intrinsic motivation within the general education classroom using classroom lessons and procedures. Research was gathered using One Search on the University of Mississippi library website. After narrowing down the research, I used information to inform the making of my Unit by Design and procedural guide. Through research we found that in order to support intrinsic motivation that students need three psychological needs to meet: relatedness, competency, and autonomy. The best ways to meet these needs in classroom gamification, teacher motivation, and movement integration. There are things that you can do to help support …

Who Then Can Be Saved? A Discussion Of Views Within The Christian Tradition Concerning The Salvation Of The Non-Christian, Logan A. Davis

Honors Theses

This thesis argues that, contrary to popular conception, the Christian Tradition is not strictly exclusivist in its understanding of salvation or in its assessment of the fate of the non-Christian but rather displays a rich diversity of views. Both the Christian Tradition and the Christian scriptures are characterized by a certain ambiguity on this issue; although a definitive answer may exist, it is not easily identifiable. Given this ambiguity, the study presents a representative spectrum of theological positions within the Christian Tradition and analyzes their respective treatments of the salvation of the non-Christian. In doing so, it seeks to provide …

Nearest Exit, Dylan Bassett

Yalobusha Review

No abstract provided.

March 19, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Analog Approaches In The Age Of Ai, Liz Norell, Sarah Ligon

Events

Across the country and across disciplines, instructors report that their students are struggling with engagement and distraction and feeling the need to turn to AI tools to complete assignments. Are analog approaches in the classroom something that could work? In this online panel (ironic, we know!), we will hear from three professors who have tried a variety of screen-free activities—even screen-free classrooms—and learn what has and hasn’t worked for them. We are also interested in hearing from participants about their own analog approaches during the roundtable discussion portion of the workshop.

Storytelling May Hold Key To Building Memory, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication – may be tied to how human memory evolved.

English Professor Explores Race, Culture And Value In Annual Lecture, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Online streaming services and digital platforms are generating record profits for the corporations that run them, but they have dramatically devalued artists' labor even as prices soar, a University of Mississippi professor contends.

Structures, Strategies, And Skills For Effective Math Intervention, Sean Dean, Patty Witkowsky, Jessica Contreras, Michelle Kephart

Journal of Academic Underperformance

Many factors influence students’ readiness for college math, and some students enter college unprepared for the demands of their math courses. Effective placement strategies and robust support systems are essential for student success and degree completion. This qualitative narrative case study explores the experiences of college students working with a Math Learning Strategies Specialist (MLSS) and the specific strategies taught by the MLSS. Through one-on-one interviews, three key themes emerged: learning structures, strategies, and interpersonal skills. The MLSS contributed to participants' experiences by providing structured yet flexible support, tailored learning strategies, and a positive interpersonal environment. These combined elements enabled …

Redesigning Online Graduate Orientation To Foster Academic Resilience And Prevent Underperformance, Stella Michael-Makri, David E. Rodriguez

Journal of Academic Underperformance

Graduate students in fully online programs often begin their academic journey without adequate preparation for the emotional, structural, and cultural challenges of graduate-level work. For students who are first-generation, racially marginalized, international, or returning to education after time away, this lack of scaffolding can lead to early disengagement, underperformance, or attrition. Orientation, often treated as a checklist of logistical tasks, represents a missed opportunity for meaningful academic intervention. This manuscript proposes a five-module conceptual model for online graduate orientation designed to proactively support online graduate students in the domains of emotional regulation and academic identity, time management and executive functioning, …

March 5, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Issue 480 February 19-March 5, 2026, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

Featured Articles: "Mississippi Arts Commission Funds Writer Studio at Greenfield Farm."; "Beth Ann Fennelly’s The Irish Goodbye and the Art of Truth-Telling."; "The View Beyond The Balcony: Ice Storm Fern in Your Own Words."

When And Why Students Participate In Class, Liz Norell

Events

Instructors often expect students to engage in classroom activities or discussions, but in recent years we’ve heard many instructors say this is harder than ever. In this session, we’ll share reflections from UM students about when and why they participate in class, particularly in discussions. Hear how students perceive speaking up in class and what kinds of instructional moves can make student engagement less stressful. We’ll also hear from instructors about what they’ve done to encourage greater student participation in discussions.

Eight Ole Miss Students Win Stamps Impact Prize, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Stamps Impact Prize committee selected eight University of Mississippi students for its biannual competitive award program that funds undergraduate academic and creative projects.

Explore Uncharted Ideas With Tedx University Of Mississippi, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – With topics ranging from groundbreaking science to frontier education, TEDx University of Mississippi invites the community to "Uncharted," a TED-licensed event with seven thought-provoking speakers set for 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

Issue 479 February 5, 2026, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

Featured Articles: "Thacker Mountain Radio Returns, Announces TV Deal."; "British Scholar Ponders Why the Blues Still Matters. Tom Attah blends performance and sociology."; "The View From The Balcony: Notes in My PhoneXII."

Applied Statistics Course Offerings: Spring 2026, University Of Mississippi. Graduate School

GMAS Course List

No abstract provided.

Research News, Grants, 2026, Volume 1, Soumyajit Majumdar

Grants (2015-)

Grants and contracts awarded during January - March 2026

Role Of The Accountant In Tax Fraud Cases, Richard S. Helstein, Jules Ritholz

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Shaun Fenton O'Malley [Inducted 2000], American Accounting Association

Accounting Hall of Fame Brochures

No abstract provided.

Raymond John Chambers [Inducted 1991], American Accounting Association

Accounting Hall of Fame Brochures

No abstract provided.

The Writing On The Wall, Haley Chiles

Undergraduate B.F.A. Theses in Studio Art

No abstract provided.

Washington Report: Regulation Of Tax Return Preparers-It’S On The Way, Gilbert Simonetti Jr.

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Income Tax Evasion And Other Fraud Problems-The Judicial Process (Part Ii), Bruce I. Hochman

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

The Moral Crisis Of Maternal Mortality In The Us, Jensen F. Ware

Honors Theses

This thesis argues that the US crisis of maternal mortality is not an unavoidable tragedy, but a moral and policy failure. I argue that maternal well‑being is one of the most important indicators of a society’s overall health. When mothers receive the care, respect, and support they need, it reflects the strength of healthcare systems, the culture, and our commitment to future generations. The continued loss of mothers from preventable deaths reveals a system that fails many women and their families, especially Black women, low‑income women, and those in rural communities. First, I introduce the issue of maternal mortality in …

Character Of Leaders Initiative Celebrates People And Virtues, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi officials are working to integrate virtues into campus life while recognizing those who personify the traits through an initiative launched this fall.

Tax Trends, Harry Z. Garian

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Insight Park Welcomes Four New Companies To Innovation Hub, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Four new companies are setting up offices at the University of Mississippi's Innovation Hub at Insight Park, opening the door to new internships, partnerships and hands-on learning opportunities for students.