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Honors & Awards Journalism School Awards Highest Honor to WTVA's Matt Laubhan

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Community News You Can Use: How to See the Stars Like an Astronomer

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Philanthropy Giving Day 2025 Generates $1.3 Million for Ole Miss

Giving Day 2025 Generates $1.3 Million for Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. – When the last online donation came through on Wednesday (April 9) for Giving Day 2025, 2,685 donors had combined to give $1.34 million to bolster the University of Mississippi.

Students Create Audio Tours for Rowan Oak Visitors

OXFORD, Miss. – Visitors to Rowan Oak, home of William Faulkner, can immerse themselves even more into the world of the Nobel Prize-winning author with a new series of audio tours, developed and recorded by students in a University of Mississippi exhibition design course.

Journalism School Awards Highest Honor to WTVA's Matt Laubhan

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has selected WTVA chief meteorologist Matt Laubhan, a 10-time Emmy Award winner, as this year's recipient of the School of Journalism and New Media's highest award for journalism.

News You Can Use: How to See the Stars Like an Astronomer

OXFORD, Miss. – Mother Nature has been putting on a celestial light show lately, including a lunar eclipse, meteor showers and a rare multi-planet alignment. Stargazers in Mississippi are in a good spot to enjoy the show, a University of Mississippi astronomer advises.

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Natural Products Center Marks 30 Years of Advancing Research, Safety

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Researchers Concerned About Rise in Nitrous Oxide Misuse, Deaths

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Study Explores How Time-Restricted Eating Affects Weight Loss

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Students Create Audio Tours for Rowan Oak Visitors

OXFORD, Miss. – Visitors to Rowan Oak, home of William Faulkner, can immerse themselves even more into the world of the Nobel Prize-winning author with a new series of audio tours, developed and recorded by students in a University of Mississippi exhibition design course.

Interpreting Faulkner

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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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Tiny Plastics are Everywhere, Even Human Bodies. Can They be Stopped?

Boluwatife Olubusoye, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Mississippi, is studying whether biochar, remains of organic matter and plant waste burned under controlled conditions, can filter out microplastics that run from farm fields into waterways. His early experiments show promise.

From Warehouse to Wellness Hub

Campus Rec magazine has named the UM South Campus Recreation Center, a converted appliance factory and warehouse, as its "Rec of the Month" for April.

UM Receives $2.6M for Youth Mental Health Programs

The university has announced a three-year, $2.6 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in support of programs that provide counseling services to youth across the state and expand access to evidence-based preschool curriculum for teachers.

Why Your Job Posting May Attract Rule-Bending Narcissists

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like “ambitious” and “self-reliant” to describe their ideal candidate. These traits sound appealing — what hiring manager wouldn’t want a driven employee?

Featured Professor: Michelle Hanlon

Michelle Hanlon is also the founder and CEO of For All Moonkind, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting cultural heritage in space. Meet Michelle

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