Since the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28, Americans nationwide have faced an increase in gas prices. University of Mississippi students and Oxford locals feel the price increases at the pump. Lafayette County currently averages about $3.89 per gallon of gas, according to an April 15 […]
As Winter Storm Fern hit Oxford, many Oxonians and University of Mississippi students were left without power, water or a warm shelter. “Nothing prepares you for hearing your neighborhood come apart in the dark,” Kitty Hurdle, a staff member for campus ministry Ole Miss Cru, said, describing her experience during Winter Storm Fern. “We thought […]
This spring, the Student Activities Association (SAA) is offering a slate of events. The student-led organization, focused on providing free activities for all University of Mississippi students, has sought to maintain traditions that improve social life on campus. “The first day back, on Jan. 20, our campus traditions committee is jumping into the new year. […]
Student living complex Redpoint Oxford, formerly known as College Town Oxford, notified students by email on Wednesday, Nov. 12 that it is discontinuing its shuttle service at the end of the month. The loss of the service means beloved shuttle bus driver Ruel Vaughn, known as Mr. Pete, will be out of a job. “It […]
University of Mississippi enrollment continues to rise as recently released data from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning showed a 5.2% increase from fall 2024 to fall 2025 on all UM campuses, excluding the University of Mississippi Medical Center. UM enrolled 25,222 students for fall 2025, compared to 23,981 in fall 2024. According to a […]
University of Mississippi faculty and staff members marched in the Pink on Parade Walk to show support for breast cancer prevention and screening on Wednesday. Chancellor Glenn Boyce met participants of the march in front of the Lyceum to begin a walk around campus. The event was hosted by the Red, Blue and Well committee, […]
The Mississippi Department of Education allocated more than $2.9 million to continue the Mississippi Teacher Residency Program (MTR) last month for institutions across the state. For the first time, this list of institutions includes the University of Mississippi, which is set to receive $242,733. The MTR program is designed for prospective elementary and special needs […]
For the second year in a row, Alpha Omicron Pi was the overall winner of CASA Encore. The event returned to The Sandy and John Black Pavilion with the iconic, high-energy dance competition showcasing 11 University of Mississippi sororities. The Sept. 24 event raised $450,512 for Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of North Mississippi, which supports […]
The Student Activities Association (SAA) hosted a trivia night in the Gertrude C. Ford Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday night, advertising a $200 cash prize. Students split off in teams of two or three to answer trivia questions ranging from movie soundtracks and actors to famous scientists and capital cities. The trivia was sponsored by […]
Before Turning Point USA Founder and CEO Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, he was scheduled to appear on the University of Mississippi campus for “The American Comeback Tour” on Oct. 29. According to Ole Miss TPUSA and Kirk’s wife, Erika, the tour stop at UM will proceed on the […]
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