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Traveling Exhibit Details Life of Diplomat, Civil Rights Icon

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Traveling Exhibit Details Life of Diplomat, Civil Rights Icon

University of Mississippi June 18, 2024

Monthlong show details first African American UN ambassador’s lifelong commitment to diplomacy, equality by Marvis Herring A...

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An Appetite for Truth: Ole Miss Journalism Professor Retires After 25 Years

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An Appetite for Truth: Ole Miss Journalism Professor Retires After 25 Years

University of Mississippi May 17, 2024

Kathleen Wickham ends teaching career with a historic legacy on campus As anti-Vietnam protests erupted in the...

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Local, National Talent to Sing the Blues at Annual Oxford Blues Festival

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Local, National Talent to Sing the Blues at Annual Oxford Blues Festival

University of Mississippi October 12, 2023

Panel at University of Mississippi Blues Archive to highlight history, importance of music to the South The...

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University of Mississippi Community Finds Connection at Annual Longest Table

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University of Mississippi Community Finds Connection at Annual Longest Table

University of Mississippi October 3, 2023

Event brings students, faculty, staff, community members together for dinner and discussions More than 100 members of...

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John Cofield’s Photo of the Week: “U.S. Marshals Surround The Lyceum”

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John Cofield’s Photo of the Week: “U.S. Marshals Surround The Lyceum”

John Cofield July 12, 2023

U.S. Marshals Surround The Lyceum on September 30, 1962. Photograph by Ed Meek.

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Oxford Student Makes Voter Registration Honor Roll

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Oxford Student Makes Voter Registration Honor Roll

University of Mississippi June 2, 2023

Alex Mobley among 175 recognized nationally for efforts and success The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has...

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Decade of Donated, Community-Funded Work on Display at University of Mississippi Museum

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Decade of Donated, Community-Funded Work on Display at University of Mississippi Museum

University of Mississippi May 26, 2023

‘Recent Acquisitions’ exhibit highlights breadth, variety of art collection The University of Mississippi Museum‘s newest installation, “Recent Acquisitions,”...

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Ole Miss Named a Voter-Friendly University

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Ole Miss Named a Voter-Friendly University

University of Mississippi May 16, 2023

Students take lead on voter registration, education and civic leadership The University of Mississippi has been named a “voter-friendly...

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University of Mississippi Faculty, Staff Honored for Diversity Excellence

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University of Mississippi Faculty, Staff Honored for Diversity Excellence

University of Mississippi April 13, 2023

Event serves as final celebration in university’s 60 years of integration commemoration University of Mississippi leaders and...

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University of Mississippi to Honor Diversity Excellence

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University of Mississippi to Honor Diversity Excellence

University of Mississippi March 30, 2023

April 11, 2023 ceremony marks a final event in university’s 60th anniversary of integration observance As one...

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Judy Meredith Highlights ‘Blasts from the Past’ at University of Mississippi Keynote

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Judy Meredith Highlights ‘Blasts from the Past’ at University of Mississippi Keynote

University of Mississippi February 22, 2023

Her documentary about husband James Meredith shown earlier in day Recalling several African American firsts as if...

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Joy Williamson-Lott to Discuss Black Freedom Struggle’s Impact at University of Mississippi

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Joy Williamson-Lott to Discuss Black Freedom Struggle’s Impact at University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi February 13, 2023

Respected expert to address activism then and now February 23 A respected expert on the civil rights...

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University of Mississippi Black History Month Events to Honor, Empower Changemakers

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University of Mississippi Black History Month Events to Honor, Empower Changemakers

University of Mississippi February 6, 2023

Judy Meredith to deliver keynote address and host documentary screening The University of Mississippi‘s Black History Month...

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University of Mississippi Sponsoring “Sites of Resistance, Sites of Healing”

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University of Mississippi Sponsoring “Sites of Resistance, Sites of Healing”

University of Mississippi January 31, 2023

February 4, 2023 day trip to Jackson includes stops, tours at historic civil rights locations In connection...

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Joyce Ladner to deliver keynote address January 13, 2023 in the University of Mississippi’s Johnson Commons Ballroom

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Joyce Ladner to deliver keynote address January 13, 2023 in the University of Mississippi’s Johnson Commons Ballroom

University of Mississippi January 4, 2023

Civil rights activist, author and sociologist Joyce Ladner will deliver the keynote address during a communitywide dinner...

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University of Mississippi Museum Unveils 2022 Keepsake Ornament

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University of Mississippi Museum Unveils 2022 Keepsake Ornament

University of Mississippi November 30, 2022

Design features 60th anniversary of university’s integration The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses has unveiled...

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Letter-writing Campaign at University of Mississippi Honors James Meredith

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Letter-writing Campaign at University of Mississippi Honors James Meredith

University of Mississippi October 24, 2022

Second book in the works; committee still accepting submissions During the signature event of the University of Mississippi‘s celebration...

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The University of Mississippi Then and Now: Four Black Families Share Perspectives on Their University of Mississippi Experience

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The University of Mississippi Then and Now: Four Black Families Share Perspectives on Their University of Mississippi Experience

University of Mississippi October 18, 2022

When civil rights activist James Meredith (BA 63) integrated the University of Mississippi in 1962, he made...

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James Meredith Honored by University of Mississippi Student Organization

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James Meredith Honored by University of Mississippi Student Organization

University of Mississippi October 13, 2022

Columns Society class named for civil rights icon who integrated university 60 years ago A distinguished student...

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University of Mississippi Honors James Meredith and Commemorates 60 Years of Integration

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University of Mississippi Honors James Meredith and Commemorates 60 Years of Integration

University of Mississippi October 5, 2022

Signature event features recognitions and awards for first African American to enroll at the university Culminating nearly...

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