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News You Can Use: How To See The Stars Like An Astronomer, Jordan Karnbach Apr 2025

News You Can Use: How To See The Stars Like An Astronomer, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Mother Nature has been putting on a celestial light show lately, including a lunar eclipse, meteor showers and a rare multi-planet alignment. Stargazers in Mississippi are in a good spot to enjoy the show, a University of Mississippi astronomer advises.


Administrator Honored For Leading Student Voter Registration Effort, Jordan Karnbach Apr 2025

Administrator Honored For Leading Student Voter Registration Effort, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss – The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has honored William Teer, program director for the University of Mississippi's Center for Community Engagement, for leading efforts to promote civic education and voter participation.


Giving Day Gift Boosts Student Book Scholarship Fund, Bill Dabney Apr 2025

Giving Day Gift Boosts Student Book Scholarship Fund, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A family foundation in Virginia has given $500,000 to provide stipends for textbooks and other learning materials to qualified University of Mississippi students.


Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship Expands To Cover Textbook Funds, Tina H. Hahn Apr 2025

Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship Expands To Cover Textbook Funds, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new initiative at the University of Mississippi is offering textbook and learning material stipends to qualified Mississippi students.


Marshall Ramsey Hired To Launch New Student News Operation, Marvis Herring Apr 2025

Marshall Ramsey Hired To Launch New Student News Operation, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media has hired award-winning journalist Marshall Ramsey as the inaugural director of the Mississippi Media Lab.


Natural Products Center Marks 30 Years Of Advancing Research, Safety, Clara Turnage Apr 2025

Natural Products Center Marks 30 Years Of Advancing Research, Safety, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Over 30 years of scientific discovery and consumer advocacy, the National Center for Natural Products Research has cemented itself as an international authority in botanical medicine and pharmaceuticals.


Ole Miss Staff Creative Residencies Let Employee Creativity Shine, Marvis Herring Apr 2025

Ole Miss Staff Creative Residencies Let Employee Creativity Shine, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi staff members can apply for a paid week off to pursue creative projects outside the scope of their job duties through the Staff Creative Residences program.


Accounting Alumnus Pays Tribute To Professors Who Helped Him Succeed, Andy Belt Apr 2025

Accounting Alumnus Pays Tribute To Professors Who Helped Him Succeed, Andy Belt

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi's accounting program launched Gerard Gibert's career in the 1980s, and now he's returning the favor in a big way.


Teaching With Heart: University Honors Arabic Professor, Clara Turnage Apr 2025

Teaching With Heart: University Honors Arabic Professor, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – From using artificial intelligence programs that bring the streets of Syria to Oxford, to near-daily lunches with students on campus, Allen Clark does everything in his power to make learning Arabic not only accessible, but fun, for his students.


University Recognizes 2024-25 Hall Of Fame Inductees, Jordan Karnbach Apr 2025

University Recognizes 2024-25 Hall Of Fame Inductees, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has inducted 10 seniors into the 2024-25 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.


Writing Lecturer Wins 2025 Teaching Excellence Award, Clara Turnage Apr 2025

Writing Lecturer Wins 2025 Teaching Excellence Award, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Even in a digital age, good writing is a key to communicating and flourishing in society, and that's a skill that Karen Fatula Forgette hopes her students learn in her classroom at the University of Mississippi.


Ole Miss Class Explores Bob Dylan's Deep Cultural Influence, Marisa C. Atkinson Apr 2025

Ole Miss Class Explores Bob Dylan's Deep Cultural Influence, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students have had as eclectic and iconic an experience as Bob Dylan himself as they study the musician's relationship to the South.


Ole Miss Opens Its Doors For A Day Of Discovery And Fun, Marisa C. Atkinson Apr 2025

Ole Miss Opens Its Doors For A Day Of Discovery And Fun, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi campus will be all abuzz with activities April 12 as it hosts its annual Mississippi Day. This ultimate outdoor open house will celebrate and showcase the opportunities the flagship offers.


Jordan Center Symposium Addresses Tech Influence On Democracy, Marvis Herring Apr 2025

Jordan Center Symposium Addresses Tech Influence On Democracy, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – In the rapidly evolving digital world, media distrust, misinformation and bad actors threaten American democracy. Experts from across the country discussed those wide-ranging risks at an inaugural University of Mississippi symposium this week.


Ole Miss Supporters Encouraged To Contribute To Giving Day, Tina H. Hahn Apr 2025

Ole Miss Supporters Encouraged To Contribute To Giving Day, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Among festivities planned for the sixth annual Giving Day 2025 at the University of Mississippi, donors can name a squirrel, students can join a scavenger hunt or scrawl their name on an iconic building, and schools can challenge one other to raise money for academic and outreach programs.


Experts Focus On Democracy, Psychedelics For Brain Awareness Week, Marvis Herring Apr 2025

Experts Focus On Democracy, Psychedelics For Brain Awareness Week, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Two renowned researchers will discuss the brain's role in making political decisions and the reduction of negative perceptions concerning the use of therapeutic psychedelics during the University of Mississippi's Brain Awareness Week, April 8-11.


Researchers Concerned About Rise In Nitrous Oxide Misuse, Deaths, Clara Turnage Apr 2025

Researchers Concerned About Rise In Nitrous Oxide Misuse, Deaths, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Despite a recent Food and Drug Administration warning against inhaling nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, deaths due to misusing the substance are rising in the United States.


Six Um Students Sign With National Esports Team, Clara Turnage Apr 2025

Six Um Students Sign With National Esports Team, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A leading amateur esports organization has signed six University of Mississippi players, giving the students an opportunity to compete at the professional level.


Women's Council To Honor Lydia And Dan Jones With 2025 Legacy Award, Jonathan Scott Mar 2025

Women's Council To Honor Lydia And Dan Jones With 2025 Legacy Award, Jonathan Scott

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy is honoring Lydia and Dr. Dan Jones, former University of Mississippi chancellor, with it 2025 Legacy Award, recognizing the Hazelhurst couple's decades of service to others.


Ole Miss Names Track Stadium For Donors, Bill Dabney Mar 2025

Ole Miss Names Track Stadium For Donors, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has honored a couple's generous support of its athletics programs by naming its track and field stadium in their family's honor.


University Expands Environmental Studies Program With New Major, Jordan Karnbach Mar 2025

University Expands Environmental Studies Program With New Major, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss - The University of Mississippi is set to launch a new degree program in environmental studies this fall, offering a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues from multiple perspectives.


Ole Miss Students Give Back In A Big Way During Annual Event, Jordan Karnbach Mar 2025

Ole Miss Students Give Back In A Big Way During Annual Event, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss – Hundreds of University of Mississippi students are set to spread out across Oxford and Lafayette County on April 5 to cut weeds, rake leaves, and paint fences all with a goal of serving the community and building bonds with its residents.


Junior Entrepreneur To Compete In Rice Business Plan Competition, Staff Report Mar 2025

Junior Entrepreneur To Compete In Rice Business Plan Competition, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Julien Bourgeois, an entrepreneur and University of Mississippi junior, is preparing to compete for a share of $250,000 in the prestigious Rice Business Plan Competition, hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship.


Ole Miss Freshman Launches Tennis Apparel Brand, Mackenzie Ross Mar 2025

Ole Miss Freshman Launches Tennis Apparel Brand, Mackenzie Ross

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – While most college freshmen are settling into their new routines, Connor Dell is busy running a business. The integrated marketing communications student launched his own tennis apparel brand last fall, shortly after starting classes at the University of Mississippi.


Study Explores How Time-Restricted Eating Affects Weight Loss, Clara Turnage Mar 2025

Study Explores How Time-Restricted Eating Affects Weight Loss, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Time-restricted eating is the latest craze for people looking to lose weight, but whether it works remains the calorie-burning question.


Global Experts Gather In Oxford For Annual Botanicals Conference, Marisa C. Atkinson Mar 2025

Global Experts Gather In Oxford For Annual Botanicals Conference, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi is preparing to host scientists and experts from around the world for the 23rd annual International Conference on Science of Botanicals.


High School Students Gain Skills, Connections In Um Program, Marisa C. Atkinson Mar 2025

High School Students Gain Skills, Connections In Um Program, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – High school juniors and seniors from across the South rolled up their sleeves and helped distribute food to Gulfport residents in need of assistance this weekend as part of the fifth anniversary of the Trent Lott Leadership Institute's Pathways to Leadership program.


Um Maintains National Designation For Innovation, Economic Growth, Clara Turnage Mar 2025

Um Maintains National Designation For Innovation, Economic Growth, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A leading national higher education association has once again recognized the University of Mississippi for its impact on economic development, innovation and community prosperity.


Entrepreneurship Forum To Connect, Inspire Prospective Business Owners, Clara Turnage Mar 2025

Entrepreneurship Forum To Connect, Inspire Prospective Business Owners, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum has helped shape the state's next generation of business leaders for a decade. This year, the annual event returns to offer guidance and networking opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs.


Anniversary Surprise Creates Ole Miss Scholarship, Bill Dabney Mar 2025

Anniversary Surprise Creates Ole Miss Scholarship, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A gift to the University of Mississippi doubled as a surprise to alumni Sandy and John Black, honoring their 60 years of marriage while providing tuition assistance to Ole Miss students.