Kate Kimberlin

What’s open around the UM Oxford campus

Winter storms and freezing temperatures are predicted in Oxford for the rest of the week, and the University of Mississippi’s Oxford campus has announced that it will be closed through the end of the week. The Daily Mississippian has compiled a list of stores on and off campus that are open and will continue to […]

Campus and other closures continue due to winter weather

The University of Mississippi announced on Feb. 16 that while the Oxford campus will be shut down for a third day due to winter weather, classes may be conducted virtually wherever possible starting on Wednesday. “Instructors will contact their students with additional guidance and details,” the announcement read. “Employees who are able to telecommute are […]

UM campus closes for second day due to winter weather

The University of Mississippi announced on Monday, Feb. 15 that the Oxford campus will close for a second day in a row due to winter weather. Regional campuses will make separate announcements on the state of their campus and status of when class will resume. “Due to winter weather and travel conditions, the UM Oxford […]

Student veteran services relocate to George Street House

The Ole Miss Veterans and Military Services building was officially unveiled at the recently renovated George Street House last week. The building will now also house the Veterans Resource Center.  Veterans and Military Services’ move to the George Street House from the third floor of Martindale was meant to increase accessibility to students, according to […]

Professor says there has been an ‘erosion of norms’ in politics

Political science professor Conor Dowling discussed the results of the 2020 presidential election and what the next four years will mean for college-aged students at the third and final Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors Convocation on Tuesday.  Dowling said the election made him remember his experience voting in the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush […]

UM band plays together for the first time this year

The entire Pride of the South band played together for the first time this year on Thursday, Nov. 5 in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for what will be the band’s only on-field performance this season. Because of SEC and CDC restrictions, the fall schedule for the marching band season vastly changed, forcing the band to split with […]

Judge Carlton Reeves speaks on perspective and justice at Honors College Convocation

The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College hosted U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves to discuss civil liberties and the U.S. justice system on Tuesday as a part of the second installment in the Honors Convocation series.    Reeves said civic duties such as voting and serving on a jury are critical to the justice system, especially […]

UM hosts talk-show-inspired political panel

Everybody Loves Lincoln, a panel with the University of Mississippi, Delta State University and Mississippi State University, will be hosted remotely on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. by Graham Bodie, a professor of integrated marketing communications. The event will begin like a late night talk show and lead into political commentary from panelists, combining […]

Study abroad office prepares to send students overseas again

Many countries have now slowly begun to open their borders again with varying restrictions for students, and the University of Mississippi study abroad office is once again encouraging students to pursue opportunities overseas, despite the changing landscape.   Blair McElroy, director of study abroad, wants the office to help students make informed decisions about where […]

Boyce and deans speak at freshman convocation

Traditionally, a guest is invited to impart outside wisdom unto the entering class of students at the University of Mississippi during Freshman Convocation, but this year, incoming students were invited to listen to various university deans and Chancellor Glenn Boyce.    Dean of Students Brent Marsh hosted Freshman Convocation via Youtube and Facebook Live video […]

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