OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Libraries‘ Department of Archives and Special Collections is commemorating the university’s 1962 integration with two lectures and an ongoing exhibit. The lectures offer a one-of-a-kind historical perspective and new digital scholarship exploring the response to the integration. From the Depths of the Archives The materials lining the DepartmentRead the story …
Library Events Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Integration
Alumna Dottie Chapman Reed, research librarians offer historical account, new perspectives
September 22, 2022 by
Law School to Host Screening of ‘You Asked for the Facts’
Documentary examines Robert F. Kennedy's visit to the university
September 22, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In conjunction with the week of events marking 60 years of integration at the University of Mississippi, the School of Law will host a screening of the PBS syndicated documentary film “You Asked for the Facts: Robert Kennedy at the University of Mississippi” on Monday (Sept. 26). The film chronicles U.S. Sen.Read the story …
Education Students Plan Week of Service Sept. 26-30
Seniors to read 'Pass It On' to Lafayette elementary school students
September 20, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior education majors at the University of Mississippi will read a book to area elementary school students as part of their Week of Service in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the university’s integration. The UM School of Education is partnering with the Lafayette County school district Sept. 26-30. Seniors majoring inRead the story …
‘James Meredith: Breaking the Barrier’ Adds Voice to History
Diverse essay collection commemorates Meredith's 1962 enrollment
September 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi, along with Yoknapatawpha Press, has released an anthology of essays chronicling James Meredith’s 1962 enrollment. “James Meredith: Breaking the Barrier” serves as the commemorative text for the 60th anniversary of the university’s integration. In the collection, 10 university students, journalists, historians and eyewitnesses tell the story of Meredith’sRead the story …
Documentary Offers Detailed Portrait of James Meredith
Screening of film presenting civil rights icon's life, history and impact set for Tuesday
September 15, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A documentary about the life and sociocultural contributions of James Meredith will be screened next week at the University of Mississippi. “Mississippi Messiah” provides a comprehensive biography of Meredith, who integrated the university in 1962. The screening, at 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 20) in Fulton Chapel, is among a series of eventsRead the story …
University Announces Plans for 60th Anniversary of Integration
Events, activities this fall and yearlong to honor distinguished alumnus James Meredith
August 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Oct. 1, 1962, James Meredith became the first African American to enroll at the University of Mississippi. The events surrounding integration have been among the most significant in the institution’s history, and this year marks 60 years since Meredith became one of the heroic figures of the American civil rights movement.Read the story …