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When the coronavirus pandemic shocked the world into a standstill two years ago, Johnnie Dudley, like many, used the time to reflect with her family about the things they wanted and needed to accomplish.  Jamesetta Barron stands behind the front...

The University of Mississippi’s Associated Student Body Senate voted Tuesday evening to condemn the Mississippi State Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2113, “Critical Race Theory; prohibit.” Thirty-eight senators voted to pass the resolution.  The University of Mississippi ASB Senate convenes...

Eight speakers have been selected to present at this year’s TEDxUniversityofMississippi event, “New Avenues.” Each speaker will present their specific interpretations of what the theme means to them based on their expertise.  Emily Frith talks about how exercise influences creativity...

On Feb. 16, shortly after 11 p.m., an unidentified man and woman passed in front of Heartbreak Coffee on the Square. Security footage shows the man punching through the front window before continuing to walk down Lamar with the woman...

Donna Strum has been named Dean of the Pharmacy School and Executive Director of  Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences after the Institutions of Higher Learning’s Board of Trustees approved her appointment during their regular meeting on Feb 17.  Donna Strum,...

The Office of National Scholarship Advisement continues to help all University of Mississippi graduate and undergraduate students apply for prestigious scholarships.  A sign in Dr. Vivian Ibrahim's office window. Photo by Mary Boyte A light-up felt letter board sits on...

“The Weekly Scoop” podcast, presented by The Daily Mississippian, premieres tomorrow.  “The Weekly Scoop,” hosted by Jacob Meyers, consists of interviews with teachers, students and members of the Oxford community. The podcast features conversations about life on campus and around...

In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Mississippi hosted the annual Black History Month keynote on Feb. 16, titled “I Am UM,” in the Gertrude C. Ford Student Union Ballroom.  Mrs. Peggie Gillom-Granderson, moderator Jon'na Bailey, president of...

Oxford will be home to two more new electric vehicle fast charging stations after the Oxford Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to authorize Mayor Robyn Tannehill to sign onto the Tennessee Valley Authority Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Program.  Though a...

As the construction of the Duff Center for Science and Technology moves forward, University of Mississippi roads is advising pedestrians that sidewalks near the site of construction will be closed.  Due to construction of the Jim and Thomas Duff Center...