Arts & Culture

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...

The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union Ballroom’s atmosphere transformed into a mix of competition, throwback hits and student conversation on Thursday, March 19 at the Student Activities Association’s Music Bingo, a campus event designed to bring students together...

Chicory Market, a local grocer in Oxford, Miss., is beginning construction to expand their space and production. The store provides farm-fresh ingredients sourced from the surrounding community to the residents of the city. “We’ve had so much support from the...

Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Arena opened for two days of rodeo action on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the Lafayette County Pro Rodeo, where cowpoke competed in a series of classic events showcasing speed and skill.  The rodeo...

The Oxford Conference for the Book will commence for the 32nd annual celebration of Mississippi’s literary community and cultural legacy today — Tuesday, March 24. Organized and sponsored by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the conference will...

Mississippi history took center stage on Thursday, March 19 as Brett Kenyon, better known online as “Papa Mississippi,” delivered the keynote address at the University of Mississippi’s Voting Summit.  UM’s Center for Community Engagement and its Voting Engagement Ambassadors organized...

Amy McDowell’s path to teaching was anything but traditional, shaped by unexpected turns and a passion for understanding people’s stories. The associate professor of sociology at the University of Mississippi released her latest book, “Whispers in the Pews: Evangelical Uniformity...

Women have shaped the University of Mississippi since its construction and have served the university in all capacities. Here is a list of just a few notable women who have formed our university into what it is today: Sarah Isom...

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...

Mitski’s eighth studio album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” debuted on Friday, Feb. 27.  The 11-track album merges Mitski’s emotional lyrics and indie-rock sound with classical elements. The album was recorded with a live band and orchestra through indie...