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7 Funny Things Southerners Say About Cold Weather

Judging the weather based on numerical temperatures is boring. Besides, if it’s 35 or 40 degrees, who can tell the difference? Southerners love a...

UM Archives Program Spotlights J.O. Eastland Collection

The life and achievements of legendary U.S. Sen. James O. Eastland are the topic for a Sept. 29 program at the University of Mississippi. The...

Faculty Chair Pays Tribute to UM Alumnus Don Jones

Family and friends say the late Don Jones loved the University of Mississippi from the moment he stepped on campus in the early 1960s. "He...

UM Choir Contributes to World Day of Peace

As World Day of Peace was observed around the globe Wednesday (Sept. 21), the University of Mississippi Concert Singers joined their voices as part...

University Partners with USM to Expand Jumpstart

A new collaboration between the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi will expand Jumpstart, a national organization that helps children develop...

Vaccine for Deadly Ailment Available on Campus

University of Mississippistudents, faculty and staff have several opportunities in coming weeks to get influenza vaccines, which health experts advise as a crucial protective...

Newest School on UMMC Campus Named for Longtime Supporter

The latest chapter in Mississippi’s health story has a name – The John D. Bower School of Population Health. At a ceremony Monday, Sept. 19,...

Symposium to Highlight Eggleston Exhibit at UM Museum

"The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston" presented by the University of Mississippi Museum features 36 works from the fine art photographer...

$1.9 Million NIH Grant to Fund Children’s Health Research

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has received a National Institutes of Health grant for more than $1.9 million to support research into how...

Ole Miss Theatre Begins Season with ‘Clybourne Park’

The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre Arts kicks off its fall season with a performance of "Clybourne Park" at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Sept....

Chancellor Vitter: Response To Recent Social Media Posts

University leadership and I are aware of comments made on social media that have generated concern by members of the Ole Miss community. Some of...