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McNair Program Nears 30 Years Mentoring Underrepresented Students
More than 60% of UM McNair participants go on to graduate school APRIL 22, 2024 Nearly three decades after it was founded, a recruiting program honoring an astronaut killed in a space shuttle explosion has quietly helped more than 70 underrepresented students earn their doctoral degrees at the University of Mississippi. Murrell Godfrey, assistant graduate […]
UM HONORS 2023-24 HALL OF FAME, WHO’S WHO INDUCTEES
Selections based on academic achievement, leadership and service APRIL 19, 2024 BY EDWIN SMITH The University of Mississippi has inducted 10 seniors into the 2023-24 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students, and selected 201 students as its 2023-24 class of Who’s Who Among Students at the University of […]
University Celebrates Community, Employee Service
Annual program recognized achievements in learning, research, scholarship and service APRIL 18, 2024 BY EDWIN SMITH The University of Mississippi recognized accomplishments in community-engaged research, learning, service and scholarship by its students, faculty and staff members on Tuesday (April 16) during the annual Celebration of Service Awards. “Each year, I am always taken aback by […]
2024 Medal for the Arts
Showcasing creativity and future of the arts APRIL 16, 2024 BY ANDREA DRUMMOND The University of Mississippi Institute for the Arts spotlights faculty and student talent in this incredible showcase of the arts encompassing music, film, art, theater, and creative writing during the 2024 Medal for the Arts. On Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. […]
Truman Scholar Travels Globe to Study Conservation
Oxford native seeks to bridge gaps between scientific research and policy APRIL 16, 2024 From across the world, University of Mississippi biology major Christian Boudreaux received a life-changing Zoom call from Chancellor Glenn Boyce last week. Despite Zanzibar’s spotty internet service, the message was clear: Boudreaux had won a coveted Truman Scholarship. The Harry S. […]
Alumna Commits Major Gift to Honors College
Pilko announces $1.5 million gift on Giving Day APRIL 16, 2024 BY TINA H. HAHN/UM DEVELOPMENT Janet Jones Pilko, of Houston, Texas, and Park City, Utah, is investing a $1.5 million planned gift in the future of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi. Pilko, with her husband, George, announced their […]
College of Liberal Arts James Meredith Changemaker Award Finalists Announced
Five students selected for charting new territory at UM APRIL 9, 2024 BY STAFF REPORT The University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts James Meredith Changemaker Award finalists were presented by Kirsten Dellinger, associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the College of Liberal Arts, at the annual Honoring Inclusive Excellence Celebration on April […]
Scholarship Celebrates Life of UM Professor Raspet
Garrison’s endowment honors late husband, challenges others to give APRIL 6, 2024 BY JONATHAN SCOTT/UM DEVELOPMENT Wendy Garrison is honoring her late husband, Richard “Rich” Raspet by establishing a scholarship that enables students to obtain a transformative higher education at the University of Mississippi. Each year, a student will be selected as a scholarship recipient […]
Goldwater Scholars Set Sights on Biomedical Research
Engineering major and biology, classics and biochemistry triple major receive coveted awards APRIL 4, 2024 Two University of Mississippi students have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars for their dedication to pursuing biomedical research. George Taylor, a junior biomedical engineering major, and Lyle Tobin, a junior biology, classics and biochemistry triple major, are the university’s 25th […]
Brain Awareness Week Focuses on Ethics, Impact of Technology
Movie night, expert speakers, student showcase events scheduled April 2-5 MARCH 28, 2024 Two renowned neuroscientists will discuss the development and impact of neurotechnologies and neuroengineering and students will present their own original research during annual Brain Awareness Week events April 2-5 at the University of Mississippi. The week’s focus on neurotechnologies was chosen, in […]