The University of Mississippi
Liberal Arts Student E-Newsletter Ventress Hall
Volume 8, Issue 2 - Fall 2012

LIBERAL ARTS NEWS

New Minor in Education

College of Liberal Arts students completing the B.A. degree or the optional minor for the B.S. degree may now select a minor in Education. Read more.

Optional Minor for the Bachelor of Science Degree

Beginning with the Fall 2012, students completing the Bachelor of Science degree may choose to complete an optional minor that will show on their UM transcript. Read more.

Chemistry Professor Named Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Susan Pedigo, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, received the 2012 Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the College of Liberal Arts. Read more in the View from Ventress.

Sociology Professor Jeffrey Jackson Hopes to Provide Freshmen Tools to Succeed in School and Life

Jeffrey Jackson, Associate Professor of Sociology, received the 2012 Cora Lee Graham Award for Outstanding Teaching of Freshmen. Read more in the View from Ventress.

Dedicated Spanish Teacher Wins Outstanding Instructor

Ivonne Whitehead, Lecturer in Spanish, received the 2012 Outstanding Instructor of the Year for the College of Liberal Arts. Read more in the View from Ventress.

Students Surprise Biology Professor with Advising Award Nomination

Jason Hoeksema, Assistant Professor of Biology, received the 2012 Excellence in Advising Award. Read more in the View from Ventress.

Renovations and Updates Improve Facilities in CLA

Ventress Hall, Shoemaker Hall, Meek Hall, and Lamar Hall receive renovations and updates. Read more in the View from Ventress.