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Laurie Babin Completes Journey From Military To Academia, Samantha Hendrix Dec 2023

Laurie Babin Completes Journey From Military To Academia, Samantha Hendrix

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Laurie Babin's career is marked by service, and the University of Mississippi instructional associate professor of business administration is sharing that passion with her students.


Mississippi School Librarians Visit Campus For Continuing Ed, Benita Whitehorn Dec 2023

Mississippi School Librarians Visit Campus For Continuing Ed, Benita Whitehorn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – School librarians should be familiar with the proposed Right to Read Act and have a book collection development plan.


Music Professor's Album Features Reimagined Arrangements, Elaine Abadie Dec 2023

Music Professor's Album Features Reimagined Arrangements, Elaine Abadie

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi music professor has released a new album featuring reimagined arrangements with professional chamber music ensemble the Assembly Quartet.


Law Professor Calls For U.S. To Invest In 'New Space Race', Clara Turnage Dec 2023

Law Professor Calls For U.S. To Invest In 'New Space Race', Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi law professor Michelle Hanlon spoke before the House Committee on Natural Resources last week to make the case for more consideration and investment in space mining.


University Receives Funding To Promote Equity In Stem, Erin Garrett Dec 2023

University Receives Funding To Promote Equity In Stem, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Mississippi a grant to support research related to faculty gender equity and representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields at the institution.


English Professor Receives Corrington Award For Literary Excellence, Edwin Smith Dec 2023

English Professor Receives Corrington Award For Literary Excellence, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Department of English at Centenary College of Louisiana has honored University of Mississippi essayist and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil with the 2023 John William Corrington Award for Literary Excellence.


Department Of Transportation Allots Um $1m For Safety Plan, Clara Turnage Dec 2023

Department Of Transportation Allots Um $1m For Safety Plan, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the University of Mississippi nearly $1 million to study pedestrian and driver safety on and around campus.


Gift Funds Vision For Expanded Education, Bill Dabney Dec 2023

Gift Funds Vision For Expanded Education, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new gift to the University of Mississippi will help bring expert speakers to the Oxford campus, broadening the education students receive in the School of Pharmacy while paying tribute to a beloved professor.


Professor, Administrator Appointed To Mpha Board Of Directors, Edwin B. Smith Dec 2023

Professor, Administrator Appointed To Mpha Board Of Directors, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Allison Ford-Wade, associate dean of community engagement in the University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Mississippi Public Health Association.


News You Can Use: Detecting Deepfakes, Whitney Rigdon Dec 2023

News You Can Use: Detecting Deepfakes, Whitney Rigdon

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Have you seen the video where Barack Obama uses a vulgar term to describe another president? Or Tom Cruise's new TikTok account? Or the dental plan that Tom Hanks endorsed?


Retail Robots Should Bring Tidings Of Comfort, Not Discomfort, Erin Garrett Dec 2023

Retail Robots Should Bring Tidings Of Comfort, Not Discomfort, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Holiday shoppers who venture into retail stores this season may find themselves asking robots, not human sales associates, for guidance.


Um Professor To Co-Chair International Astronautics Committee, Clara Turnage Dec 2023

Um Professor To Co-Chair International Astronautics Committee, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The International Academy of Astronautics has named University of Mississippi School of Law professor Michelle Hanlon to its permanent committee on space solar power.


Um Graduate Chosen As 2023 Marshall Scholar, Clara Turnage Dec 2023

Um Graduate Chosen As 2023 Marshall Scholar, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumna Jilkiah Bryant has been awarded a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making her the third Marshall Scholar in the university’s history.


University Boosts Commitment To Equity With Dei Leadership Program, Whitney Rigdon Dec 2023

University Boosts Commitment To Equity With Dei Leadership Program, Whitney Rigdon

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Graduates of the University of Mississippi's first Leadership for Equity and Inclusive Excellence certificate course will showcase their final creative projects from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 14) in the ballroom of the Paul B. Johnson Sr. Commons.


New Scholarship Encourages Language Immersion, Tina H. Hahn Dec 2023

New Scholarship Encourages Language Immersion, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Michael Metcalf devoted much of his three-decade career to promoting foreign language and culture studies. Now, he is ensuring that University of Mississippi students have opportunities to achieve high levels of language proficiency by studying abroad.


University Building New Mechanical Plant, Edwin Smith Dec 2023

University Building New Mechanical Plant, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is building a new mechanical plant north of Kinard Hall to support chilled and hot water demand for heating and cooling in that area of campus.


Researchers Find Turmeric, Thyme Oils Repel Fire Ants, Erin Garrett Dec 2023

Researchers Find Turmeric, Thyme Oils Repel Fire Ants, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – New findings from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy's National Center for Natural Products Research show that two plant oils can effectively repel fire ants.


Museum’S Holiday Keepsake Honors University’S 175th Anniversary, Clara Turnage Dec 2023

Museum’S Holiday Keepsake Honors University’S 175th Anniversary, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its annual holiday keepsake, a commemorative edition to honor the university’s 175th anniversary.


Mississippi National Guard Honors Um Chancellor, Clara Turnage Dec 2023

Mississippi National Guard Honors Um Chancellor, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Maj. Gen. Trent Kelly recently presented University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce with the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, the highest honor the Mississippi National Guard can bestow on a civilian.


Program Helps Mississippi Teachers Teach 'The Whole Child', Clara Turnage Dec 2023

Program Helps Mississippi Teachers Teach 'The Whole Child', Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – In a pre-K classroom at Rosser Early Learning Center in Moorehead, children sit with legs crossed and eyes closed. In what is normally a bustling classroom, an unexpected silence settles in.


Public Policy Leadership Students Compete In 'Battle For The Gavel', Erin Garrett Dec 2023

Public Policy Leadership Students Compete In 'Battle For The Gavel', Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – After weeks of preparation, more than 80 University of Mississippi freshmen public policy leadership majors participated in a mock congressional hearing on campus Wednesday (Nov. 29) to discuss voting reform.


Rural Areas Provide Opportunity For Mississippi Homebuyers, Erin Garrett Nov 2023

Rural Areas Provide Opportunity For Mississippi Homebuyers, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

UM professor says low-cost state provides options despite national challenges


Sweet Treats Raise Awareness Of Blindness And Vision Impairment, Erin Garrett Nov 2023

Sweet Treats Raise Awareness Of Blindness And Vision Impairment, Erin Garrett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Uniformed in a chef’s hat and jacket, University of Mississippi freshman Sarah Harmon sat at a special table in the Rebel Market on Nov. 10 decorating cookies. She adorned the treats with words such as “dream,” “love” and “joy.”


Familiar Faces Pay It Forward To Next Generation Of Student-Athletes, Bill Dabney Nov 2023

Familiar Faces Pay It Forward To Next Generation Of Student-Athletes, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Athletics Foundation reports a significant increase in recent financial support received from former University of Mississippi student-athletes.


Criminology Professor Wins Early Career Award, Edwin Smith Nov 2023

Criminology Professor Wins Early Career Award, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

Abigail Novak recognized for her expertise in punishment, delinquency


News Detail, Edwin B. Smith Nov 2023

News Detail, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Crime Stopper presented David McElreath with Pam Vance Lifetime Service Award


Chancellor’S Message On Veteran’S Day 2023, Glenn Boyce Nov 2023

Chancellor’S Message On Veteran’S Day 2023, Glenn Boyce

University of Mississippi News

Veteran’s Day serves as a time to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their selfless service, courage, and patriotism.


Um Rated No.1 'Best For Vets' University In The Sec, Top 5 Nationally, Clara Turnage Nov 2023

Um Rated No.1 'Best For Vets' University In The Sec, Top 5 Nationally, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time, the Military Times has listed the University of Mississippi No. 1 in the Southeastern Conference and No. 5 nationally in its annual Best for Vets ranking.


Center Marks 10 Years Of Helping Students Find Success At Ole Miss, Clara Turnage Nov 2023

Center Marks 10 Years Of Helping Students Find Success At Ole Miss, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience is celebrating 10 years of helping students navigate the college experience and find success at Ole Miss.


Original Library Collection Provides Insights Into Um’S Early Days, Staff Report Nov 2023

Original Library Collection Provides Insights Into Um’S Early Days, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Archivist working on project ahead of University Libraries' anniversary next year