When James Meredith received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Mississippi‘s 1963 Commencement ceremony – less than one year following the university’s turbulent integration – he became not only its first African American student but also its first African American graduate. Among those participating in the ceremony was Presbyterian minister Clifford A. McKay Jr.Read the story …
Q&A with Cliff McKay, UM Chaplain During Integration
Minister who called for peace and lawfulness delivered 1963 commencement benediction
May 10, 2023 by
Knowledge: Writing Her Own Story
Former DM editor-in-chief receives prestigious internships, accolades
May 8, 2023 by
As part of the 60th anniversary of integration at the University of Mississippi, this is the final installment of a four-part series based on the themes that are inscribed on the Civil Rights Monument on campus: perseverance, courage, knowledge and opportunity. These student stories reflect the characteristics that James Meredith embodied six decades ago whenRead the story …
Faculty, Staff Honored for Diversity Excellence
Event serves as final celebration in university’s 60 years of integration commemoration
April 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders and members of the campus community came together Tuesday (April 11) to honor faculty and staff achievements in the areas of diversity and inclusion. The Honoring Diversity Excellence ceremony and reception came at the end of a yearlong commemoration of the 60th anniversary of integration, when James MeredithRead the story …
University to Honor Diversity Excellence
April 11 ceremony marks a final event in university's 60th anniversary of integration observance
March 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As one of the final events in the University of Mississippi‘s 60th anniversary of integration commemoration, the university will honor faculty and staff achievements in diversity and inclusion. The Honoring Diversity Excellence ceremony and reception is set for 3 p.m. April 11 in the Ole Miss Student Union Ballroom. “Throughout the year,Read the story …
Study USA Offers Courses Tied to UM’s 60th Anniversary of Integration
Topics include minorities in health professions, politics of inequality
March 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Study USA program is offering five intersession courses with themes related to the university’s 60th anniversary of integration. “My vision is for students to understand that what happened here concerning integration isn’t just about the university,” said Laura Antonow, director of the Office of College Programs in theRead the story …
Opportunity: Searching the Globe for Better Care
Senior biology major seeks to improve health care for minority patients
February 20, 2023 by
As part of the 60th anniversary of integration at the University of Mississippi, this is the third of a four-part series based on the themes that are inscribed on the Civil Rights Monument on campus: perseverance, courage, knowledge and opportunity. These student stories reflect the characteristics that James Meredith embodied six decades ago when heRead the story …
Judy Meredith Highlights ‘Blasts from the Past’ at UM Keynote
Her documentary about husband James Meredith shown earlier in day
February 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recalling several African American firsts as if they happened only yesterday, Judy Meredith connected them to husband James Meredith’s journey to become the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. Before an almost standing-room-only crowd, Judy Meredith delivered the Black History Month keynote address Thursday (Feb. 16) at the university.Read the story …
First Black UM Admissions Counselor Brings History to Light
Q&A with Dottie 'Quaye' Chapman Reed
February 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dottie “Quaye” Chapman Reed (BA 74) was the first Black admissions counselor at the University of Mississippi, serving from from 1974 to 1977. Her extensive collection of papers will be on display at the UM Libraries’ Department of Archives and Special Collections through early March as part of the university’s commemoration ofRead the story …
Joy Williamson-Lott to Discuss Black Freedom Struggle’s Impact at UM
Respected expert to address activism then and now Feb. 23
February 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A respected expert on the civil rights movement will discuss how the movement came to the University of Mississippi, including the lesser-known fallout from James Meredith’s enrollment, Feb. 23 as part of the university’s commemoration of the 60th anniversary of integration. Joy Ann Williamson-Lott, dean of the graduate school and professor ofRead the story …
Black History Month Events to Honor, Empower Changemakers
Judy Meredith to deliver keynote address and host documentary screening
February 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Black History Month celebrations this year coincide with the commemoration of 60 years of integration at the state’s flagship, giving attendees an opportunity to honor both today’s changemakers and the people who paved their way. Judy Alsobrooks Meredith, documentarian, retired professor of mass communications and wife of theRead the story …