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Matthew Burdine pushes his canoeing tours out into the Mississippi River

Mississippi River Expeditions, led by University of Mississippi alumnus Matthew Burdine, offers guided canoe adventures on the Mississippi River for individuals and groups of all experience levels. Based in Memphis, the company runs privately chartered trips ranging from half-day excursions to multi-day camping experiences, with departures launching from the Mud Island Marina near downtown Memphis. […]

Preserving Faulkner’s literary legacy in the digital age

The University of Mississippi Libraries Department of Archives & Special Collections is collaborating with Rowan Oak, the historic home of William Faulkner, to reconstruct the author’s 1962 library through a comprehensive digital project. The reconstruction will include detailed descriptions of each book in Faulkner’s library at the time of his death. This digital mission is […]

Girls rock! Here’s your Women’s History Month playlist

Women hold a powerful place in the music industry, inspiring pride and admiration. From country superstars Shania Twain and Dolly Parton to global pop icons Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, female artists continue to shape the sound, culture and direction of modern music.  Their talent, creativity and leadership have helped redefine the industry across genres. To […]

Ole Miss Golf coaches discuss keys to success

The Ole Miss Men’s and Women’s Golf teams have both carried over strong play from the fall into the spring season. Women’s coach Kory Henkes and men’s coach Chris Malloy attribute their teams’ successes to close relationships among teammates and shared expectations for stellar performances.  Henkes has been with the women’s team for 11 seasons. […]

Ole Miss Men’s Golf excels — even without La Sasso

Michael La Sasso, the Ole Miss golfer who was named the 2025 Division I Golf Individual National Champion, ended his collegiate golf career a semester early to join the LIV Golf league. Though La Sasso’s leaving hurts, his former teammates have taken advantage of his absence to fully showcase their skills.  La Sasso had always […]

Echoes of excellence: honoring Black musical heritage

The University of Mississippi held a Black History Month concert at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 24, titled, “Sublime Artistic Creativity Transcending Boundaries.” The lineup was curated by Professor of Music George Dor to feature experienced and diverse musicians. The concert featured three UM musical groups: the steel […]

Oxford Film Festival returns for a weekend of film, community and creativity

The Oxford Film Festival will kick off on Feb. 26, marking its 23rd year of celebrating independent cinema. Held annually over one weekend in Oxford, the festival showcases films from around the globe, highlighting both established producers and emerging filmmakers. Thursday night, Feb. 26, the festival will open at 4:30 p.m., featuring “Cole: Bridge to […]

Rooted in the blues: Eric Deaton preserves Mississippi’s musical tradition

Eric Deaton is a Southern blues musician who has played across the world on many stages with numerous other artists, including The Black Keys. Five years ago, Deaton recorded his first collaboration album with The Black Keys, with their newest album, “Peaches!” releasing May 1, 2026. “Both records I have done with The Black Keys […]

How students stayed active while they were iced in

Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford and disrupted daily schedules for students and community members. In response, the University of Mississippi community found creative ways to stay active and connected, from organizing indoor workouts to adapting normal schedules to the challenging conditions. “Winter Storm Fern completely stopped my daily routine. I usually get up at […]

Double Decker lineup draws mixed reactions from Ole Miss students

Double Decker Arts Festival is one of the most anticipated events in Oxford where students, community members and visitors come together to enjoy music, art and local culture. This year, University of Mississippi students have found mixed feelings about the 2026 lineup.  Jillian Badeaux, a senior psychology major from New Orleans, said she was happy […]

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