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    ASB informal senate hosts Dean of Students Bradley Baker

    ASB informal senate hosts Dean of Students Bradley Baker

    Oxford businesses prepare for game day

    Oxford businesses prepare for game day

    Students revive aerospace organization at UM

    Students revive aerospace organization at UM

    ASB Senate launches into fall semester with legislation and member confirmations

    ASB Senate launches into fall semester with legislation and member confirmations

    Amid criticism, game day parking rates in downtown Oxford remain unchanged

    Amid criticism, game day parking rates in downtown Oxford remain unchanged

    ASB executives talk plans for fall semester

    ASB executives talk plans for fall semester

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    25 years later: How the University of Mississippi reacted to the 9/11 attacks

    25 years later: How the University of Mississippi reacted to the 9/11 attacks

    Meet the artists behind Ole Miss sorority banners

    Meet the artists behind Ole Miss sorority banners

    Ole Miss parent develops app for Oxford newcomers

    Ole Miss parent develops app for Oxford newcomers

    ‘By Any Means’ downplays the work of Mississippi’s civil rights activists

    ‘By Any Means’ downplays the work of Mississippi’s civil rights activists

    How Ole Miss students turn their dorms into homes

    How Ole Miss students turn their dorms into homes

    Rewinding through the summer’s biggest album releases 

    Rewinding through the summer’s biggest album releases 

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    Ole Miss Volleyball comes back in the fifth set, defeats Clemson 3-2

    Ole Miss Volleyball comes back in the fifth set, defeats Clemson 3-2

    Ole Miss Football hosts Charlotte 49ers for first home game of 2026

    Ole Miss Football hosts Charlotte 49ers for first home game of 2026

    Tickets can be tricky, here’s what students need to know

    Tickets can be tricky, here’s what students need to know

    Ole Miss Football stays at No. 9 in Week 1 AP Poll

    Ole Miss Football stays at No. 9 in Week 1 AP Poll

    Report card: Grading the Rebels in the Louisville season opener

    Report card: Grading the Rebels in the Louisville season opener

    Column: Ole Miss Football’s flashiness is nothing new 

    Column: Ole Miss Football’s flashiness is nothing new 

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    Believing your vote does not matter is a self-fulfilling prophecy

    Believing your vote does not matter is a self-fulfilling prophecy

    What the Flock? No more spying for ‘safety’

    What the Flock? No more spying for ‘safety’

    Flock cameras are not the problem

    Flock cameras are not the problem

    It’s really hot! And it’s OK to admit that

    It’s really hot! And it’s OK to admit that

    New hair is in the air: why you should try a new look for the start of the semester

    New hair is in the air: why you should try a new look for the start of the semester

    Tests are out. Hands-on learning is in.

    Tests are out. Hands-on learning is in.

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    The cost of catastrophe: Effects of Winter Storm Fern linger

    The cost of catastrophe: Effects of Winter Storm Fern linger

    Landscape workers clear the way for campus regrowth

    Landscape workers clear the way for campus regrowth

    Meet a lineman who brought power back to Oxford

    Meet a lineman who brought power back to Oxford

    ‘Everyone is your neighbor in a disaster’: Churches step up during crisis

    ‘Everyone is your neighbor in a disaster’: Churches step up during crisis

    Kindness on wheels: Facebook moms rally around young rescue driver

    Kindness on wheels: Facebook moms rally around young rescue driver

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    Students revive aerospace organization at UM

    Students revive aerospace organization at UM

    ASB Senate launches into fall semester with legislation and member confirmations

    ASB Senate launches into fall semester with legislation and member confirmations

    Amid criticism, game day parking rates in downtown Oxford remain unchanged

    Amid criticism, game day parking rates in downtown Oxford remain unchanged

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    25 years later: How the University of Mississippi reacted to the 9/11 attacks

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    Meet the artists behind Ole Miss sorority banners

    Meet the artists behind Ole Miss sorority banners

    Ole Miss parent develops app for Oxford newcomers

    Ole Miss parent develops app for Oxford newcomers

    ‘By Any Means’ downplays the work of Mississippi’s civil rights activists

    ‘By Any Means’ downplays the work of Mississippi’s civil rights activists

    How Ole Miss students turn their dorms into homes

    How Ole Miss students turn their dorms into homes

    Rewinding through the summer’s biggest album releases 

    Rewinding through the summer’s biggest album releases 

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    Ole Miss Volleyball comes back in the fifth set, defeats Clemson 3-2

    Ole Miss Volleyball comes back in the fifth set, defeats Clemson 3-2

    Ole Miss Football hosts Charlotte 49ers for first home game of 2026

    Ole Miss Football hosts Charlotte 49ers for first home game of 2026

    Tickets can be tricky, here’s what students need to know

    Tickets can be tricky, here’s what students need to know

    Ole Miss Football stays at No. 9 in Week 1 AP Poll

    Ole Miss Football stays at No. 9 in Week 1 AP Poll

    Report card: Grading the Rebels in the Louisville season opener

    Report card: Grading the Rebels in the Louisville season opener

    Column: Ole Miss Football’s flashiness is nothing new 

    Column: Ole Miss Football’s flashiness is nothing new 

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    Believing your vote does not matter is a self-fulfilling prophecy

    Believing your vote does not matter is a self-fulfilling prophecy

    What the Flock? No more spying for ‘safety’

    What the Flock? No more spying for ‘safety’

    Flock cameras are not the problem

    Flock cameras are not the problem

    It’s really hot! And it’s OK to admit that

    It’s really hot! And it’s OK to admit that

    New hair is in the air: why you should try a new look for the start of the semester

    New hair is in the air: why you should try a new look for the start of the semester

    Tests are out. Hands-on learning is in.

    Tests are out. Hands-on learning is in.

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    The cost of catastrophe: Effects of Winter Storm Fern linger

    The cost of catastrophe: Effects of Winter Storm Fern linger

    Landscape workers clear the way for campus regrowth

    Landscape workers clear the way for campus regrowth

    Meet a lineman who brought power back to Oxford

    Meet a lineman who brought power back to Oxford

    ‘Everyone is your neighbor in a disaster’: Churches step up during crisis

    ‘Everyone is your neighbor in a disaster’: Churches step up during crisis

    Kindness on wheels: Facebook moms rally around young rescue driver

    Kindness on wheels: Facebook moms rally around young rescue driver

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PHOTOS: Black Alumni Reunion Awards Gala

Billy SchuermanbyBilly Schuerman
March 3, 2018
James Meredith reacts to a video honoring the advancement of African American students at the University of Mississippi. Meredith was the first African American to attend Ole Miss, admitted in 1962. Photo by Billy Schuerman
James Meredith reacts when his name is called to receive the Lifetime Achievement award during the gala. Photo by Billy Schuerman
Torie Marion White, associate director of the Alumni Association, gives closing remarks at the Black Alumni Reunion Gala Saturday night. The event honored outstanding members of the Black Alumni community. Photo by Billy Schuerman
Terrence Metcalf (left) and Peggie Gillom-Granderson (center) receive the Celebrated Athlete awards during the Black Awards Alumni Reunion Gala Saturday night. Metcalf is a former Ole Miss All-American offensive lineman (1997, 1999-2001) and went on to play football for the Chicago Bears 2002-08. Gillom started for the women’s basketball team (1976-80) and holds the all-time leading scorer and rebounder record. She has been the women’s basketball associate head coach since 2003. Photo by Billy Schuerman
Reginald H. Turner receives the award for Community and Civic Service at the Black Alumni Reunion Gala. Turner was involved in more than 22 organizations while attending Ole Miss. Photo by Billy Schuerman
Donald Cole (center) receives the Trail Blazer award during the Black Alumni Reunion Gala. The award recognizes Ole Miss alumni who served a vital role in the progress of black faculty, staff, alumni and students at Ole Miss. Photo by Billy Schuerman
FROM LEFT (with awards): Barbara Howard, Reginald H. Turner and Rashad Ali receive the Rev. Wayne Johnson Community and Civic Award during the Black Alumni Reunion Gala. The award recognizes exceptional service by Ole Miss alumni through commitment to their community in a civic, ministerial or volunteer capacity. Photo by Billy Schuerman
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