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Mississippi Day Fun Ranges From Rock Walls to Research

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Mississippi Day Fun Ranges From Rock Walls to Research

University of Mississippi April 6, 2026 0

Annual event invites community to explore academics, research and student life on April 11 The University of...

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New Book, “Whispers in the Pews: Evangelical Uniformity in a Divided America,” Explores Small Talk, Big Silence in Evangelical Communities

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New Book, “Whispers in the Pews: Evangelical Uniformity in a Divided America,” Explores Small Talk, Big Silence in Evangelical Communities

University of Mississippi April 1, 2026 0

Sociologist Amy McDowell studies impact of silence, chitchat in church In a new book, University of Mississippi...

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Ole Miss Students Strengthen Ties with Community Through Big Event

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Ole Miss Students Strengthen Ties with Community Through Big Event

University of Mississippi March 30, 2026 0

Record participation and storm recovery efforts highlight students’ commitment to service, connection With spring in the air,...

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UM Undergraduate Researcher Explores Chemistry of Life Beyond Earth

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UM Undergraduate Researcher Explores Chemistry of Life Beyond Earth

University of Mississippi March 30, 2026 0

Megan McKissick presented research on space-based molecules tied to life’s origins at national symposium University of Mississippi...

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UM Law Alumni Support Future Attorneys

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UM Law Alumni Support Future Attorneys

University of Mississippi March 30, 2026 0

John Keith Perry Jr. and Ravonda L. Griffin create scholarship endowment Two alumni of the University of...

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Ole Miss Earns Third Gold in Military Friendly Rankings

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Ole Miss Earns Third Gold in Military Friendly Rankings

University of Mississippi March 26, 2026 0

Military Friendly Council ranks university among best for military-connected student support The University of Mississippi has again...

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‘Thacker Mountain Jr.’ Returns This Week

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‘Thacker Mountain Jr.’ Returns This Week

University of Mississippi March 25, 2026 0

Production features local talent and authors from Children’s Book Festival A children’s version of the popular Thacker...

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Ole Miss Professor Reflects on Thoreau in New Ken Burns Documentary

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Ole Miss Professor Reflects on Thoreau in New Ken Burns Documentary

University of Mississippi March 24, 2026 0

Cristin Ellis explores enduring relevance of 19th century writer, philosopher and naturalist by Marisa C. Atkinson A...

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From Concern to Center: UM Responds to Rising Collegiate Gambling

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From Concern to Center: UM Responds to Rising Collegiate Gambling

University of Mississippi March 23, 2026 0

Researchers launch nation’s first center dedicated to studying college gambling and betting on college sports With hundreds...

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Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum to Convene at Insight Park

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Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum to Convene at Insight Park

University of Mississippi March 23, 2026 0

Annual statewide higher education gathering will be April 9-10 at Ole Miss  The University of Mississippi will...

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UM Graduate, Greenwood Native Honors Former Professors

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UM Graduate, Greenwood Native Honors Former Professors

University of Mississippi March 23, 2026 0

Matching gift to School of Accountancy building fund will name two offices A $100,000 gift to the...

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Thursday, March 26: Thacker Mountain Radio and Square Books Present Tom Junod for “In the Days of My Youth I was Told What It Means to Be a Man”

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Thursday, March 26: Thacker Mountain Radio and Square Books Present Tom Junod for “In the Days of My Youth I was Told What It Means to Be a Man”

TLV News March 20, 2026 0

Thursday, March 26 at 6pm @ The Powerhouse The evening’s event is part of the 32nd annual...

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Storytelling May Hold Key to Building Memory

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Storytelling May Hold Key to Building Memory

University of Mississippi March 18, 2026 0

Findings of Ole Miss study hint at evolutionary development of memory, could influence education New research from...

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One Sister’s Fight Inspires Statewide Push for Bone Marrow Donors

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One Sister’s Fight Inspires Statewide Push for Bone Marrow Donors

University of Mississippi March 17, 2026 0

Ole Miss freshman rallies students and community to expand bone marrow registry University of Mississippi freshman Ali Hargett...

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English Professor Explores Race, Culture and Value in Annual Lecture

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English Professor Explores Race, Culture and Value in Annual Lecture

University of Mississippi March 16, 2026 0

Richard Purcell named university’s Humanities Teacher of the Year by Marvis Herring Online streaming services and digital...

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Scruggs Family Provides Transformative Support to Ole Miss

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Scruggs Family Provides Transformative Support to Ole Miss

University of Mississippi March 16, 2026 0

Major gifts fund Alumni Center board room, law school initiatives The Scruggs family has made two gifts...

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Ole Miss Bridge Program Equips First Responders With Sensory Kits

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Ole Miss Bridge Program Equips First Responders With Sensory Kits

University of Mississippi March 16, 2026 0

School of Education initiative gifts calming resources to law enforcement, fire departments by Marvis Herring Flashing lights...

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Oxford Conference for the Book Returns to Celebrate the Written Word

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Oxford Conference for the Book Returns to Celebrate the Written Word

University of Mississippi March 12, 2026 0

Janisse Ray to deliver keynote lecture; sessions also include Children’s Book Festival by Rebecca Lauck Cleary Stories...

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Archaeologists to Gather at the University of Mississippi for Regional Research Conference

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Archaeologists to Gather at the University of Mississippi for Regional Research Conference

TLV News March 11, 2026 0

University of Mississippi will host the annual meeting of the South Central Historical Archaeology Conference (SCHAC) On...

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First-Generation Ole Miss Student Selected as Truman Finalist

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First-Generation Ole Miss Student Selected as Truman Finalist

University of Mississippi March 11, 2026 0

Aminata Ba to interview for award next week; winners announced April 24 by Clara Turnage The Harry...

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