UM COVID-19 News

OXFORD, Miss. – More than 2,300 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to members of the University of Mississippi community in just under two weeks, marking a significant milestone in the university’s effort to administer vaccines on campus and get as many students, faculty and […]

OXFORD, Miss. – Although the exact date when doses will arrive is pending, the University of Mississippi Vaccine Distribution and Administration Task Force is preparing to launch a campuswide vaccination program as soon as shipments are available. The task force is working with the […]

OXFORD, Miss. – Luckily, that festive ugly Christmas sweater will look just as good over Zoom as it would in person. While the holidays typically present plenty of opportunities for people to reconnect with family, friends and coworkers, the COVID-19 pandemic is complicating things […]

OXFORD, Miss. – Chemistry professors could lecture about displacement reactions in their sleep, but one displacement problem had them stumped as they planned for fall semester. How could some 1,000 University of Mississippi students, many suddenly uprooted last spring, attend lab […]

As the semester comes to an end, I can’t help but look back on all that has been learned, experienced and practiced this past year in the work world of COVID-19. Many departments embraced the established university’s parameters and protocols and navigated the virus safely. The […]

OXFORD, Miss. – While holidays are usually times for extended family to gather for feasting and fellowship, it’s probably best for many people to forego traditional get-togethers whenever possible in these COVID-19 times, a University of Mississippi health expert advises. Susan […]

OXFORD, Miss. – Whether traveling by airplane, train or bus, you can take steps to reduce your chances of contracting COVID-19 during the ongoing pandemic, a University of Mississippi physician advises. “Once the decision has been made to travel for a holiday gathering, the next […]

OXFORD, Miss. – As researchers around the world race to answer unknowns about COVID-19, a University of Mississippi professor has helped create a mathematical framework to better understand how the coronavirus spreads. Wen Wu, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, worked […]

OXFORD, Miss. – The annual preparations for holiday gatherings normally focus more on menu and decorations, but COVID-19 has shifted attention to the logistics of making get-togethers safe for all. Everybody can take steps to ensure that holiday celebrations are meaningful and safe, […]

OXFORD, Miss. – After passing the six-month mark of coronavirus shutdowns, many people are still struggling to find hope and a sense of meaning in their lives. Much about the virus and how to control it remains uncertain; consequently, rates of depression, anxiety, suicidality and […]