The University of Mississippi is closing its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and opening the Division of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement, UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce announced in a campus-wide email on Friday, Aug. 16. “We are steadfast in our commitment to the transformative power of higher education, and now is the time […]
After an investigation and corroboration with the District Attorney’s Office, the Oxford Police Department arrested Michael Anthony Smith, a 37-year-old academic advisor for the University of Mississippi, for enticement of a child. On Aug. 20, the Oxford Police Department received information from a citizen about a possible crime, according to an OPD press release. Investigators […]
Terry E. Pegues, a 47-year-old Lafayette County resident, was arrested on charges of animal cruelty on Wednesday, Aug. 7 by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, Aug 4, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible animal cruelty case around County Road 418, according to a press release. The responders arrived at the […]
The class of 2024 had a unique freshman year experience. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, students had to navigate online learning and feelings of isolation in addition to the typical challenges that college students face. Four years later, ready to walk across the graduation stage, members of the class of 2024 reflected on […]
The events of Thursday’s protests at the University of Mississippi have garnered attention at the campus, state and national levels as videos of protesters and counter-protesters circulate on social media. Approximately 30 pro-Palestine protesters gathered in the Quad on Thursday, May 2. The protest, organized by a group called UMiss for Palestine, was met by […]
Photos by Maria Ramirez and Antonella Rescigno. Approximately 30 protesters gathered in the University of Mississippi Quad to demonstrate their support for Palestine on Thursday, which attracted hundreds of onlookers – some of which taunted in opposition with American flags and “USA” chants. Jana Abuirshaid, a sophomore public health and Arabic major –– and […]
Ole Miss Athletics’ CHAMPIONS.NOW. campaign, launched in January 2022, set out to drastically improve athletics facilities on campus, enhance the student-athlete experience and raise the bar for each program to be able to compete at the highest level. The $350 million initiative stemmed from Ole Miss Athletics’ top-25 finish in the 2020-2021 Learfield/IMG College Directors’ […]
The University of Mississippi’s Department of Parking & Transportation soft launched the Bird E-bike Share Program on Tuesday, April 23, offering a new transportation option for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. The university partnered with Bird Global, Inc., a Miami-based micro mobility company, to bring the bikes to campus. This week’s soft launch of […]
Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle while managing the stressors of college life can be difficult. Still, health and wellness remain pillars of the college experience for many students at the University of Mississippi. Through things like nutritional supplements and physical activities, students prioritize wellness. Reilly Kuertz, a freshman integrated marketing communications major, maintains a […]
Ole Miss Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Chris Beard made an early splash in this offseason’s transfer portal when former All-Southern Conference forward Mikeal Brown-Jones publicized his commitment via Instagram on Saturday, April 13. Brown-Jones, who averaged just under 19 points per game along with 7.5 rebounds per game, was rated as the No. 83 […]
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