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Honors & Awards, Student News Ole Miss Sophomore Earns Spot in National Leadership Program

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Faculty News, Honors & Awards Historian Honored With Center for Presidential History Prize

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Research News Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body

Fifteen Ole Miss Students Win Stamps Impact Prize

OXFORD. Miss. – Fifteen students are receiving a funding boost for academic and creative projects exploring genetic research, electric vehicle batteries and more as the fourth cohort of Stamps Impact Prize recipients at the University of Mississippi.

Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body

OXFORD, Miss. – Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world, but a new study from the National Center for Natural Products Research indicates a compound in it could interfere with some prescription medications.

Ole Miss Sophomore Earns Spot in National Leadership Program

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi sophomore Demetrick Stringer is one of 12 students nationwide selected for the 2026 class of The Institute for Responsible Citizenship.

Historian Honored With Center for Presidential History Prize

OXFORD, Miss. – Southern Methodist University has awarded the 2025 Center for Presidential History Book Prize to a University of Mississippi professor for her publication on the importance of the Mississippi River to post-revolution America.

Journey to Commencement

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JTC 25: Creating a Healthier Future

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JTC 25: A Passion for Art and History

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JTC 25: Hard Work Unlocks Opportunity

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Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body

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Researchers Use Machine Learning to Predict Exercise Adherence

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Pioneering Cannabis Research: UM Leads New National Resource Center

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Commencement

Super Bowl Champion A.J. Brown Named Ole Miss Commencement Speaker

OXFORD, Miss. – Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and former Ole Miss Rebel A.J. Brown will go from catching touchdowns in the Super Bowl to delivering words of encouragement and inspiration at the University of Mississippi's 172nd annual Commencement on May 10.

In the Grove Again

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Made in Mississippi

Ole Miss alumni Jake and Liz Raulston share their experience of meeting at Ole Miss, getting married and opening a brewery together in Chattanooga TN.

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Made in Mississippi | John Davenport

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New Federally Backed Marijuana Research Center Launches

The university has been selected to house the National Institutes of Health's Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, which the federal agency first announced in late 2023. The purpose of the center is to “provide guidance on regulations, quality standards and best practices.”

Psilocybin Use Is on the Rise as Public Perceptions Change

More Americans are using psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound in psychedelic mushrooms. Research that suggests psilocybin could be used as a treatment for mental health conditions, and a rise in microdosing likely contributed to the increase, UM professor Andrew Yockey said.

Scientists Use Machine Learning to Forecast Exercise Commitment

UM researchers have harnessed machine learning to decode patterns in physical activity adherence. The work promises to provide data-driven strategies to help health care professionals and trainers promote sustained engagement in physical activity.

Ole Miss Filmmakers Have Strong Showing at Inaugural Festival

A documentary focusing on acclaimed Oxford painter Jason Bouldin was among the films screened at the Mississippi Film Society's Stranger Than Fiction film festival, which also included a workshop led by UM faculty members.

Featured Professor: Andrew Yockey

Andrew Yockey is an assistant professor of public health who specializes in adolescent health and psychiatric epidemiology. He has recently published research on methamphetamine mortality rates, kratom availability and the rising threat of nitrous oxide misuse. Meet Andrew

Upcoming Events

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Saxophone Chamber Ensembles at David H. Nutt Auditorium Friday, April 25, 2025 5:00 pm

Concerto Concert at Oxford High School Ava H. Bonds Auditorium Friday, April 25, 2025 6:00 pm

Trumpet Ensemble Recital at David H. Nutt Auditorium Sunday, April 27, 2025 5:00 pm

Spring Choir Concert at Paris- Yates Chapel Monday, April 28, 2025 12:00 pm

Concert Band and Symphonic Band at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, April 29, 2025 7:30 pm

Oxford String Project and LOU Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert at David H. Nutt Auditorium Wednesday, April 30, 2025 6:30 pm

Noontime Music Series at Bryant Hall Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:15 pm

UM Music String Trio & Clarinet Quintet at Bryant Hall Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:15 pm

Wind Ensemble at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30 pm

Masters of Business Administration Ceremony at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:30 am

College of Liberal Arts Master's Ceremony at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:00 pm

School of Applied Sciences Master's Ceremony at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, May 7, 2025 3:30 pm

Graduate School Doctoral Hooding at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Wednesday, May 7, 2025 6:00 pm

School of Pharmacy Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:00 am

School of Law Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:30 pm

Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:00 pm

School of Education Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00 am

School of Journalism and New Media Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Friday, May 9, 2025 12:00 pm

School of Applied Sciences Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Friday, May 9, 2025 3:00 pm

School of Business Administration Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Friday, May 9, 2025 6:30 pm