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Artwork On Display Through Sept. 28, J. Adrian Aumen
Artwork On Display Through Sept. 28, J. Adrian Aumen
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. – Flights of memory and flights of fancy come into earthly focus in a display of recent work by two University of Mississippi (UM) assistant professors of art.
Bbc Tunes In, Turns Up Volume On Fire Ants, Mitchell Diggs
Bbc Tunes In, Turns Up Volume On Fire Ants, Mitchell Diggs
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- A television crew from the British Broadcasting Corp. is visiting The University of Mississippi (UM) this week to tape segments for a program on fire ants and how they communicate.
Racial Reconciliation Leader Named, Deidra Jackson
Racial Reconciliation Leader Named, Deidra Jackson
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi (UM) named Midsouth community developer Derrill L. Pierce the first executive director of its Institute for Racial Reconciliation.
Student Broadcasters Win Professional Awards, Tobie Baker
Student Broadcasters Win Professional Awards, Tobie Baker
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Breaking into a career without experience is tough, but some students at The University of Mississippi (UM) may be ahead in the game thanks to their recent showing in professional competition.
Mississippi Journalist Joins Communications Staff, Staff Report
Mississippi Journalist Joins Communications Staff, Staff Report
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Patsy R. Brumfield, an award-winning newspaper editor and currently communications director for Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck, is joining The University of Mississippi (UM) Office of Communications to manage its news operation.
Teach Children Attention Control 'In The Age Of Distraction', J. Adrian Aumen
Teach Children Attention Control 'In The Age Of Distraction', J. Adrian Aumen
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Taking a look at their children's homework habits, today's moms and dads may recall their own parents' wondering how they could possibly do any studying with the television or radio playing full blast.
Tips To Boost A Child’S Self-Confidence, Will Odom
Tips To Boost A Child’S Self-Confidence, Will Odom
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- While the life of a child may seem carefree, many times that happiness is overshadowed with challenges, disappointments and fears.
Classroom Amplification System May Help Young Children Learn, Mitchell Diggs
Classroom Amplification System May Help Young Children Learn, Mitchell Diggs
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- First-grade classrooms tend to be noisy places anyway, but researchers working at Oxford's Bramlett Elementary School are hoping to help children perform better academically by selectively turning the volume up a notch.
Three Um World Class Teachers Go To China For Educational Exchange, Deidra Jackson
Three Um World Class Teachers Go To China For Educational Exchange, Deidra Jackson
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Three Mississippi public school teachers, who received national board certification after completing an intense study course through The University of Mississippis World Class Teaching Program, returned recently from a two-week international educational exchange trip to China.
Website Tranforms University Admissions, Draws More To Campus, Stephanie Kahler
Website Tranforms University Admissions, Draws More To Campus, Stephanie Kahler
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- For years a visit to The University of Mississippi (UM) campus by prospective students and their families included strolling through the tree-studded Grove and The Circle and soaking up the rich blend of history and opportunity at the core of the university.
Small Business Development Center Helps Mississippi Firms Ring Up $403 Million In Annual Sales, University Communications
Small Business Development Center Helps Mississippi Firms Ring Up $403 Million In Annual Sales, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi (UM) is home to the central office of the Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration that has helped small businesses in the state raise more than $69 million in equity capital since the beginning of fiscal year 2000.
Actors' Workshop For High School Students, Teachers, Other Adults Scheduled July 17-20, University Communications
Actors' Workshop For High School Students, Teachers, Other Adults Scheduled July 17-20, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi's Institute for Continuing Studies offers the Actors' Workshop July 17-20 to introduce the art and business of theater to high school students, teachers and other adults.
New School Created To House Five Existing Um Departments, Will Odom
New School Created To House Five Existing Um Departments, Will Odom
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Following a recent decision by the State College Board, The University of Mississippi (UM) announces the creation of a new school to house disciplines that emphasize service-scholarship, professional training and human health sciences.
University Of Oklahoma Chair Becomes Dean Of Um Business School, George Kehoe
University Of Oklahoma Chair Becomes Dean Of Um Business School, George Kehoe
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Dr. Michael Harvey, equipped with extensive experience in both the academic world and private business, has been named dean of The University of Mississippi (UM) School of Business Administration.
Young Children May Learn Better With More Volume In The Classroom, Mitchell Diggs
Young Children May Learn Better With More Volume In The Classroom, Mitchell Diggs
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Put 15 or 20 children into one room, and things are sure to get pretty noisy. But University of Mississippi (UM) researchers are hoping to boost academic performance in elementary school classrooms by turning the volume up a notch. The project, a joint study by audiologists and speech-language pathologists in the UM Center for Speech and Hearing Research, is aimed at helping pupils hear the teacher clearly, improving concentration and learning.
Frist Awards Recognize Exceptional Service To Students, Will Odom
Frist Awards Recognize Exceptional Service To Students, Will Odom
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Each day on The University of Mississippi campus, students are impacted by words and actions of faculty and staff, who know their work extends beyond classrooms, labs and office space. Through selfless acts of service, faculty and staff positively affect students' lives. Dr. Donald Cole, associate dean of the Graduate School and associate professor of mathematics, and Dr. Linda Spargo, special projects coordinator and academic adviser in the Chancellor's Office, personify those ideals and have been awarded the Frist Student Service Awards for 2001.
Um Freshman Enjoys Celebrity Of Being A Millionaire Winner, Mitchell Diggs
Um Freshman Enjoys Celebrity Of Being A Millionaire Winner, Mitchell Diggs
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. — University of Mississippi freshman Adam Edgell has gotten four marriage proposals in the last month, and he expects several more after Sunday's broadcast of the ABC quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Um Offers Spanish Course To Community, Tobie Baker
Um Offers Spanish Course To Community, Tobie Baker
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi (UM) is offering community members an opportunity to learn Spanish.
Um Offers Free Summer Workshop In Economics For High School Juniors, University Communications
Um Offers Free Summer Workshop In Economics For High School Juniors, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- An Office of Naval Research grant will enable 20 high school juniors to attend the Economic Science Laboratory summer workshop May 31-June 3 at The University of Mississippi (UM).
New Leadership Celebration Awards To Honor Members Of Um Community, University Communications
New Leadership Celebration Awards To Honor Members Of Um Community, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- In a special tribute to community leaders, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity hosts its "answer to the Academy Awards" April 27, the opening day of The University of Mississippi's (UM) Celebration Weekend.
Um Researchers Attract $84.4 M In External Funding In First Nine Months Of Fiscal Year, Mitchell Diggs
Um Researchers Attract $84.4 M In External Funding In First Nine Months Of Fiscal Year, Mitchell Diggs
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The stocks of technology-based companies took a dive during the first quarter of 2001, but the stock of research at The University of Mississippi (UM) continues to soar.
Um Highlights Scholarly Efforts During First Research Week Events, Mitchell Diggs
Um Highlights Scholarly Efforts During First Research Week Events, Mitchell Diggs
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Research activities support a large percentage of all full-time positions on The University of Mississippi's (UM) Oxford campus, but many people do not fully appreciate the influence of scientific projects on the university's rise as an outstanding academic institution.
Army Rotc Student Takes Top Award In Regional Training, University Communications
Army Rotc Student Takes Top Award In Regional Training, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. — The University of Mississippi (UM) Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Rebel Battalion participated in the annual Joint Field Training Exercise at Camp McCain in Grenada recently, with the top physical fitness award going to one of its member cadets.
Engineering Alum, Former Nasa Contractor Delivers Speech During Celebration Weekend, Elaine Pugh
Engineering Alum, Former Nasa Contractor Delivers Speech During Celebration Weekend, Elaine Pugh
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Guy Lane Arbuthnot was fascinated at an early age with the metal implements his grandfather made in his blacksmith shop.
Pace Program Helps High School Students Begin To Map Out Career, University Communications
Pace Program Helps High School Students Begin To Map Out Career, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Now is the time for rising juniors and seniors to be thinking of the future. For the undecided student, don't stress out -- just plan to explore options through The University of Mississippi's (UM) Summer College for High School Students.
Welcome Home, University Communications
Welcome Home, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- More than 1,000 University of Mississippi fans gathered at the Oxford-University Airport Sunday night to welcome home their victorious men's basketball team, who earlier that day defeated Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA Midwest Regional tournament.
Cnn Broadcast Of Um-Iona Story Available, University Communications
Cnn Broadcast Of Um-Iona Story Available, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss.-- The University of Mississippi (UM) has captured national attention this week with its invitation to a former Iona College basketball player to the first round of the UM-Iona game in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Kansas City.
Broadcast Of Um-Iona College Story Available, University Communications
Broadcast Of Um-Iona College Story Available, University Communications
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss.-- The University of Mississippi (UM) has captured national attention this week with its invitation to a former Iona College basketball player to the first round of the UM-Iona game in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Kansas City.
Women's Awareness Week Offers Insights Into Health Issues, Elaine Pugh
Women's Awareness Week Offers Insights Into Health Issues, Elaine Pugh
University of Mississippi News
UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Health screenings/testing, reduced cost mammograms and programs on women's health issues -- such as successes of medical research, stress management, organic agriculture, mother-daughter communication and more -- are offered during the 12th annual Women's Awareness Week, March 14-21.
Use Body Language To Speak To Pets, J. Adrian Aumen
Use Body Language To Speak To Pets, J. Adrian Aumen
University of Mississippi News
Has your dog been acting a bit odd lately? Instead of offering his usual greeting at the door, does he just lie on the rug, head down, without making eye contact? What about that cat's nasty new habit? Has he abandoned the litter box and turned your entire house into "Tiger's territory"?