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Events Women in Higher Education Gather for Inspiration, Connection

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Faculty News, Honors & Awards Poet, Essayist Wins Two National Awards for Writing, Teaching

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Community, Events Experts to Explore Solutions to Tech Threats Facing Modern Journalism

UM Maintains National Designation for Innovation, Economic Growth

OXFORD, Miss. – A leading national higher education association has once again recognized the University of Mississippi for its impact on economic development, innovation and community prosperity.

Entrepreneurship Forum to Connect, Inspire Prospective Business Owners

OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum has helped shape the state's next generation of business leaders for a decade. This year, the annual event returns to offer guidance and networking opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs.

Anniversary Surprise Creates Ole Miss Scholarship

OXFORD, Miss. – A gift to the University of Mississippi doubled as a surprise to alumni Sandy and John Black, honoring their 60 years of marriage while providing tuition assistance to Ole Miss students.

Experts to Explore Solutions to Tech Threats Facing Modern Journalism

OXFORD, Miss. – A collection of award-winning journalists and renowned tech and media scholars will discuss solutions to protect and improve the integrity of modern journalism during a new event at the University of Mississippi.

Legacy of Research

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UM Maintains National Designation for Innovation, Economic Growth

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Pharmacy Professor Lands Prestigious Grant to Advance Drug Discovery

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Empowering Auditors: A Key to Protecting Investments

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Preserving Music History: UM Blues Archive Celebrates 40 Years

OXFORD, Miss – Rare 78-rpm records from legends such as Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, never-released studio recordings and personal letters sent to fans by Ray Charles are just a sliver of the 400,000 artifacts preserved in the University of Mississippi's Blues Archive.

Sing the Blues

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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 | TatoNut

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Made in Mississippi | John Davenport

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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?

State Rep-Organized Food Distribution Feeds 450 Gulf Coast Families

Nearly 40 volunteers packing the food are high school juniors and seniors. They are in town representing Pathways to Leadership, a program at The University of Mississippi’s Trent Lott Leadership Institute.

In Legal Terms: Mississippi and the Moon

What does Mississippi have to do with getting to the moon? What are the laws concerning the moon? Michelle L.D. Hanlon, executive director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law breaks it all down.

University Joins International AI Research Collective

The university is among a small group of institutions across the globe invited to join NextGenAI, a $50 million initiative that aims to advance artificial intelligence research and education.

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

Upcoming Events

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Jazz Combos at Proud Larry's Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:00 pm

Saxophone Chamber Ensembles at David H. Nutt Auditorium Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:30 pm

UM Opera Theatre Presents The Beautiful Bridegroom at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Friday, April 11, 2025 7:30 pm

Ole Miss African Drum and Dance Ensemble at David H. Nutt Auditorium Monday, April 14, 2025 7:30 pm

Low Brass Ensembles at David H. Nutt Auditorium Monday, April 21, 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

2025 Commencement Convocation at The Grove Saturday, May 10, 2025 9:00 am

General Studies Commencement Ceremony at Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:00 am

Patterson School of Accountancy Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:00 am

School of Engineering Commencement Ceremony at Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Saturday, May 10, 2025 2:30 pm