The University of Mississippi will host more than 5,500 graduates at its 2025 Commencement ceremony, which is set to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10 in the Grove. In the case of bad weather, the ceremony will be moved to The Pavilion. “We’ve got about 3,900 prospective spring graduates, plus December and August candidates […]
The University of Mississippi’s Johnson Commons Center transformed into a pretend crime scene on Monday, April 14 for the Student Activities Association’s “Murder Mystery Dinner.” Students worked in teams to solve the mystery of a 1920s murder, in which the bride’s stepfather is the victim. The event included free food, and attendees dressed in various […]
Ten seniors at the University of Mississippi were inducted into the Ole Miss Hall of Fame on Friday, April 4 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center. Brent Marsh, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, shared his pride in this year’s inductees. “I’m incredibly proud of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees,” Marsh said in a […]
UM Faith Planters, a Christian-based club, hosted a faith-based “Sip and Paint” event on March 20 in Residential College South for Women’s History Month. Students gathered at the event to worship, eat and conversate while painting. Whitney Jones, a freshman public health major from Jackson, Miss., is one of the club’s founding members. She said […]
The Associated Student Body passed resolutions about changing meal plan requirements, student health policies and sustainability efforts in its last formal Senate meeting of the semester. Resolution 25-7, one of the most heavily discussed proposals, proposed eliminating the requirement for residential college students to purchase the plus-one meal plan, regardless of Greek affiliation. The resolution, […]
Editors Note: This article was edited to correct the descriptions of the following systems: SAP, Workday and Banner. The composition of the Initiative was corrected to include university staff. The title of Lisa Stone was also edited to reflect her role with Encompass. The University of Mississippi is switching its on-premise information systems from […]
For many students, the decision to pursue graduate school is a major crossroads. While an advanced degree can unlock new professional opportunities, it also comes with a high price. The national average yearly tuition for grad school is $51,740 per year, according to the Education Data Initiative. Moreover, 48.2% of those who complete graduate school […]
A second Shadrach’s Coffee location is anticipated to open by early April at 2450 South Lamar Blvd., near the Oxford Self Storage building across from the Harlan Drive intersection. The first Shadrach’s Coffee in Oxford opened on Jackson Avenue in 2022. The new Shadrach’s location is within the Traditional Neighborhood Business District, which does not […]
Political science and public policy leadership professors at the University of Mississippi are seizing the opportunity to teach through what many are calling one of the most consequential elections in U.S. history. Jonathan Windburn, a political science professor, said he has reoriented his Introduction to American Politics class to focus on this year’s election. “In […]
Students at the University of Mississippi are grappling with their role in democracy. Some students are skeptical about the value of their vote, while others believe in the importance of civic engagement. Kennadi Parker, a sophomore allied health studies major from Olive Branch, Miss., shared her disinterest in voting in this year’s elections. “At the […]
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