This month, Journal of Physical Chemistry A’s cover features a peer-reviewed research article based upon Yasmeen Abdo’s honors thesis work, under the direction of and co-written by Dr. Gregory Tschumper, Professor and Chair of the UM Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Currently, Yasmeen is an M2 at the University of Mississippi’s Medical Center. Congratulations to […]
The SMBHC will welcome UM Associate Professor of Political Science Conor Dowling as our keynote speaker for our third and final virtual honors fall convocation. Professor Dowling specializes in election politics and will walk us through the data one week after the Presidential election and discuss the results (to the extent we can) of State and regional […]
Our honors course listing for Spring 2021 is now available to view. Please note that due to Covid-19, the delivery format is subject to change. Also, check back regularly for updates as new classes may be added leading up to the spring semester, which begins on Tuesday, January 19th.
This year’s Honors Senate has released new HOCO merch, and anyone can buy a sweatshirt or tee. Due to Covid-19, we do not have a pick-up option, so you must select the “ship to your address” option. The merchandise is available to order until October 18th. Buy a cozy sweatshirt for yourself or a friend! […]
On Tuesday, October 20th, the SMBHC will welcome US District Court Federal Judge Carlton W. Reeves as our keynote speaker for our second of three virtual honors fall convocations. Judge Reeves will enable us to engage the second of our three questions as he discusses his judicial opinions that have been heralded nationally. We will […]
We are excited to launch Clash of the Classes! Funds raised will provide stipends for SMBHC students who do not have adequate technology, small scholarships for students economically impacted by Covid-19 and safety supplies for our faculty, staff and students. Classes have two opportunities to win the Clash of the Classes: donors and dollars. One […]
Congratulations to the members of the 2020-2021 Honors Senate: Student DirectorKaylee Crafton Assistant Student DirectorMargaret Baldwin Senior SenatorsDylan DowtyMartha McCaffertyRobert Wasson Junior SenatorsMorgan AtkinsLondyn LorenzMaddy QuonTaylor Thompson Sophomore SenatorsRachel BerrySepp CecilAnastasia Jones-BurdickShelby Phillips Freshman SenatorsWilliam BaggettSean CunninghamTatiana DavisAlex Stradinger
On Tuesday, September 22nd, the SMBHC will welcome Dr. LouAnn Woodward as our keynote speaker for our first of three virtual honors fall convocations. Dr. Woodward serves as Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is a tenured professor of emergency medicine. […]
Congratulations to GENEVIEVE VERVILLE (SMBHC 20), who has been selected as one of only four Portz Scholars from around the nation by the National Collegiate Honors Council. Genevieve completed her degree in chemistry with minors in mathematics, biological sciences, and psychology, and she will present her honors thesis, “Raman Spectroscopic and Quantum Chemical Investigation of […]
The internationally acclaimed concert pianist, BRUCE LEVINGSTON, will perform a special welcome concert for our incoming freshman class on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Bruce is our Honors College Artist in Residence and Holder of the Lester Glenn Fant Endowed Chair. Bruce performs in concerts throughout the world appearing in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, […]