Arts & Culture

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...

The Oxford Conference Center hosted its annual Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Feb. 28, showcasing 40 vendors from across North Mississippi to sell items from home appliances to jewelry.   Since 2008, the Indoor Yard Sale has moved the classic, outdoor...

Country singer-songwriter Gavin Adcock will headline a performance at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at the University of Mississippi on Friday, Sept. 25. Adcock announced the show on Monday as part of his “The Day I Hang It Up...

This year’s Academy Awards’ Best Picture category offered a wide range of films, from obvious prestige contenders to large-scale crowd-pleasers to performance-driven dramas. This year, however, not every nominee seemed to be competing on the same terms. Some films clearly...

Before becoming mayor of Oxford, Robyn Tannehill was the director of tourism for the city and started the first annual Double Decker Arts Festival in 1995. Now as mayor, she has been awarded the Americans for the Arts 2026 Public...