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The University of Mississippi announced its closure for an additional week in a campus-wide alert on Wednesday, Jan. 28, citing the extreme impact and ongoing recovery efforts from Winter Storm Fern. All classes, events and academic activities are canceled through...

The University of Mississippi announced on Monday, Jan. 26, that its Oxford campus would remain closed through Sunday, Feb. 1, citing “continued extreme winter weather conditions” and “ongoing recovery efforts” in an email sent to the university’s student body. The...

The University of Mississippi announced that the Oxford campus will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26 because of intense winter weather conditions, including an ice storm warning that was issued by the National Weather Service. “​​The university will proceed with...

Oxford–University Transit is an essential service for students at the University of Mississippi. According to the university’s 2024 Department of Parking and Transportation Annual Survey, 95% of respondents ride the bus. As enrollment reaches a record 28,405 students, those who...

With temperatures plunging and ice and snow expected, campus officials and students are preparing. In an interview with NewsWatch reporter Gabe Evans, WTVA meteorologist Elijah Beland offers advice for staying safe in the storm.  

Freshmen first arriving on campus face a host of challenges as they navigate a new chapter of their life, including finding close friendships. Many freshmen leave their old connections in their hometowns, and some start completely from scratch in terms...

Across all hours of the day on the University of Mississippi campus, the cracking of pickleball paddles can be heard as students enjoy the pastime. Since pickleball’s creation in 1965, the sport has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity, especially...

This spring, the Student Activities Association (SAA) is offering a slate of events. The student-led organization, focused on providing free activities for all University of Mississippi students, has sought to maintain traditions that improve social life on campus. “The first...

First-generation college students feel a special excitement for their upcoming college experience. Some of them, however, also worry about the challenges that this new chapter brings, facing the added pressure of being the first person in their family to attend...

The University of Mississippi announced the selection of Bradley Baker as dean of students and assistant vice chancellor of student affairs in a press release on Jan. 13. Baker started his new role on Monday, Jan. 12, but he has...