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Track 2: Panel Discussion: Strategies For Career Advancement In Higher Education, Tonyalle Rush, Natalie W. Gaughf, Christy Riddle, Tanya Kelly-Kirk, Bethany Mills, Jess Turuc

WHEMN Conference

This panel discussion will focus on practical steps for career growth, including mentorship, professional development opportunities, and effective self-promotion.<.p>

• Tonyalle Rush, Vice President For Student And Enrollment Management, Northwest Community College — Moderator
• Natalie W. Gaughf, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Christy Riddle, Chief Marketing Officer, Delta State University
• Tanya Kelly-Kirk, Associate Vice President for Physical Plant Director & Special Projects, Rust College
• Bethany Mills, Executive Director of the Career Center, Mississippi State University
• Jess Turuc, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, The University of Mississippi

Morning Motivation: Erin And Ben Napier, Erin Napier, Ben Napier

WHEMN Conference

UM alumni Erin and Ben Napier are the stars of HGTV’s Home Town and owners of Laurel Mercantile Co.

Opening Keynote Address: Lemia Jenkins, Lemia Jenkins

WHEMN Conference

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

Welcome, Erica Avent

WHEMN Conference

No abstract provided.

February 27, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Infusing Purpose In The Classroom With Transparent Assignment Design, Emily Pitts Donahoe

Events

Arguably one of the lowest-effort, highest-reward changes instructors can make to their pedagogy is to make their teaching choices and course assignments more transparent. In this interactive working session, we’ll explore the TILT (Transparency in Learning and Teaching) framework and the benefits of transparency for student learning. We’ll spend the bulk of the session learning about and applying the principles of transparent assignment design, including how to clarify the purpose, task, and criteria of assignments for students. Come prepared with an assignment you would like to TILT and leave with a new-and-improved assignment description that can help students better understand, …

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.

Blues Scholar Promotes "Beloved Community" In New Memoir, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Book signing set for Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Off Square Books OXFORD, Miss. The chapters of Adam Gussow's life include teaching blues literature to inmates at Mississippi's maximum-security prison and getting crowds grooving as a street blues harmonica player in Harlem. The University of Mississippi professor of English and Southern studies weaves several of those personal stories into his new book My Family and I: A Mississippi Memoir.(Post Hill Press).

Psychology Professor Recognized By Sec For Research, Teaching, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Passionate about research, scholarship and students, psychology professor Kenneth Sufka is the 2025 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi.

02.24.2025 Ored Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

Collaborate Opportunity

SEC Faculty Travel Grants

Participant Support Cost Resources

Former White House Covid-19 Coordinator To Speak At Ford Center, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Dr. Deborah L. Birx, former White House coronavirus response coordinator, will speak March 7 at the University of Mississippi.

Gift Aims To Put Freshmen On Fastrack To Success, Andy Belt

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new gift to the University of Mississippi will fuel the FASTrack Support Fund, a "learning community' for first-year students transitioning into college life.

Blues Scholar, Professor Promotes 'Beloved Community' In Memoir, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The chapters of Adam Gussow's life include teaching blues literature to inmates at Mississippi's maximum-security prison and getting crowds grooving as a street blues harmonica player in Harlem.

Federal Judge Inspires Others To Be Bold And Courageous, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves will share his wisdom on public service and the law on Thursday (Feb. 27) at the University of Mississippi School of Law. The free event is set for 4 p.m. in Weems Auditorium.

Southdocs Film Guide For Spring, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Check out upcoming showtimes and locations for films produced by Southern Studies students, alumni, faculty, and staff for this spring.

School Of Pharmacy Faculty Research Award, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Charles W Hartman Memorial Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

In 1973, the School of Pharmacy established the Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture to recognize the contributions of Charles W. Hartman, former dean of the School of Pharmacy, to the University of Mississippi and to the pharmaceutical sciences. Annually, an internationally recognized leader in pharmacy is selected to deliver the lecture.

School Of Pharmacy Distinguished Teaching Scholar, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Coy W Waller Distinguished Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

The School of Pharmacy established the Coy W. Waller Distinguished Lecture in 2004 to recognize Dr. Waller’s contributions to his discipline and the School of Pharmacy. Each year the lecture is hosted by a department within the school. Lecturers are selected for their contributions to the host department’s discipline.

Cotton Lecturer, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Nelson Order Of Teaching Excellence, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

New Investigator Research Award, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

School Of Pharmacy Clinical Sciences Teacher Of The Year Award, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

School Of Pharmacy Friend Of The Student Award, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Triplett-Behrakis Endowed Professorship, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Winfield And Rachel Cotton Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

In 1998, the Department of Pharmacy Administration established the Rachel and Winfield Cotton Lecture to recognize Mr. Cotton’s contributions to pharmaceutical wholesaling. The lectures are delivered by scholars in the fields of development and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

Ronald F Borne Distinguished Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

In 2005, the Department of Medicinal Chemistry established the Ronald F. Borne Distinguished Lecture in Medicinal Chemistry to recognize Dr. Borne’s contributions to the department. The lectures are delivered by scholars in the fields of medicinal chemistry and synthetic drug discovery.