Mechanical engineering senior Olivia Lanum leads UM Rocket Team Olivia Lanum was happy simply to be on the University of Mississippi Rocket Team four years ago. This year, the Ole Miss senior was ecstatic to be the team’s leader. “I had been a member since my freshman year, and it was an incredible experience to […]
Leader of the (Lacrosse) Pack
UM political science senior Brian Zak coached Regents School team to victory Brian Zak has enjoyed his share of memorable achievements during his tenure as an undergraduate student at the University of Mississippi. From excelling as a political science student to working as a leader of a student publication focusing on national security issues, the […]
When Injury Inspires
Exercise science senior Rachael Larkin discovers her passion for healing through exercise When Rachael Larkin, of Gainesville, Virginia, injured her knee playing soccer and needed physical therapy to rebuild the use of her leg, she became fascinated with understanding the mechanics of healing. The University of Mississippi senior is set to graduate in May with […]
Following the Path
Pharmacy grads Brianca Fizer, Andrea Washington got start at Murrah A Murrah High visit to the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in Oxford was more than a field trip for Andrea Washington and Brianca Fizer. It was a path to their profession. Washington and Fizer, members of the Murrah High Pharmacy Club and now […]
Breaking Barriers to Care
New SOPH grad Erika Webster tackling social health disparities In her work as a clinical pharmacist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Erika Webster cares deeply about her patients’ needs, far beyond the medications that keep their chronic diseases in check. She sees their other challenges: Poverty. Transportation issues. Access to healthy food – […]
Fulfilling their Academic Potential
Health Sciences duo – Margaret McGaug and Katheryn Easterling McCardle – proud to be UMMC’s first C2C grads An 18-year veteran of health care in Mississippi, Margaret McGaugh had accumulated invaluable experience in the industry, including direct patient care, service line implementation, marketing, management and training in pre-hospital, ambulatory, hospital and nursing home settings. Director […]
