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Washington D.C. to Oxford: Who has visited UM?

For more than a century, the University of Mississippi has hosted political figures from across the country, including vice presidents, U.S. senators and presidential candidates. Most recently, the university served as a venue for Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk’s Turning Point USA visit.  Curtis Wilkie, a Greenville, Miss., native and 1963 Ole Miss […]

John Green gives readers a backstage pass in “Hollywood Ending”

John Green’s debut adult fiction novel “Hollywood, Ending,” was released on Sept. 22 and has not disappointed his audience. The contemporary book follows two young actors as they navigate rising fame, complicated relationships and the pressures of Hollywood while filming a biopic about Andy Warhol.  Green is known for popular young adult novels such as […]

What do UM students say to splurge on

Students at the University of Mississippi study hard and party hard — and deserve to treat themselves to a nice purchase every now and then. Ole Miss students splurge on a number of items, from beauty products to electronics, to make their college journeys enjoyable. Skin care As “beauty guru” makeup culture on the internet […]

What changes, what stays the same? The evolution of Oxford

What was once a quiet college town, Oxford has now transformed into a nationally recognized destination for literature, food and SEC athletics. Few people have witnessed that evolution more closely than third-generation Oxford historian John Cofield, whose family has documented the city’s history for nearly a century. Cofield’s grandfather, J.R. “Colonel” Cofield, moved to Oxford […]

Ella Langley brings the ‘Dandelion Tour’ to SJB Pavilion

Ella Langley will continue her Dandelion Tour at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Sept. 17. Presale signup is available at ellalangley.com, and the public ticket sale will begin Friday, June 26 at 10 a.m. The rising country artist will be joined by Kameron Marlowe and Lavi Kaye Booth.  Langley has teased the second […]

Omaha: where to go and what to do beyond baseball 

The excitement of the NCAA Men’s College World Series extends beyond the games played at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Fans from across the country gather in Omaha, Neb., to celebrate their teams and enjoy the atmosphere of college baseball’s premier event. The city has much to offer outside the stadium.  Ole Miss will compete in […]

Seniors share their bucket lists for their final days in Oxford

With graduation right around the corner, many seniors are spending their final days in Oxford reflecting on their time at the University of Mississippi and planning how to make the most of their fleeting days as students. Many students, including general business major Emma Schweiger, have created to-do lists for their last days at the […]

How to maximize your Double Decker Arts Festival experience

Without a solid plan on how to spend your 2026 Double Decker Arts Festival, you may waste time wandering, waiting in lines or missing out on amazing artists. The event, which will be held on the Square April 24-25, offers entertainment ranging from live music to shopping. Students at the University of Mississippi weighed in […]

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 […]

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