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The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) closed all 35 of its clinic locations statewide and canceled most appointments on Thursday, Feb. 19 due to a ransomware cyberattack that hit its information technology systems. “Due to a cybersecurity attack, many...

In a state that consistently ranks among the highest in cancer mortality and uninsured rates, access to routine screenings remains a challenge for many Mississippians. The CDC ranked Mississippi third among U.S. states in cancer mortality in 2023, with 172.4...

Spring 2026 marks the first semester that instructors at the University of Mississippi are required to use the Blackboard Ultra course view, phasing out the original viewing format in the course management system. Now, three weeks in, professors and students...

The construction of a planned student housing facility on West Row as part of a university partnership with private developer Greystar has been delayed. Situated near the University of Mississippi School of Law and estimated to add 1,500 bed spaces,...

Mayor Robyn Tannehill and the City of Oxford Board of Alderman announced a new ordinance on Tuesday, Feb. 3 that restricts the use of nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as "whippets" or "laughing gas." City Ordinance No. 2026-3 was unanimously...

Nepalese Student Association (NEPSA) members and other students came to the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union room 323 to observe the Hindu holiday of Maha Shivaratri on Sunday, Feb. 15.  Maha Shivaratri is celebrated by hundreds of millions...

Students spend their summer breaks in a myriad of ways: Some may partake in study abroad programs, and others may work summer internships. Still others may simply return home after an arduous academic year. University of Mississippi sophomore Nathan Won...

In its inaugural World’s Top Universities list released last month, TIME magazine ranked the University of Mississippi No. 359 out of the top 500. The list took into account academic performance, innovation, economic impact and international reach of the university....

When students excel academically and on campus, they often seek to be recognized by joining an honor society. These societies promise resume boosts, networking opportunities, scholarship opportunities and more benefits exclusive to their members. While the University of Mississippi hosts...

At the first Associate Student Body informal senate meeting of the year on Tuesday, Feb. 10, recently-appointed Dean of Students Bradley Baker and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Shawnboda Mead discussed fall break plans, the relationship between the Division of...