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Chancellor Vitter expands Flagship Constellation Initiative

Faculty across the Oxford and Jackson campuses of the University of Mississippi are gearing up for next Friday’s official launch of the Flagship Constellations Initiative. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter first announced the plans for

November 7, 2017

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Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement launches Brother2Brother retreat

For two years, the Sister2Sister Leadership Retreat has addressed issues faced by African-American women on the University of Mississippi campus and in the Oxford community. When African-American men expressed their desire for

November 6, 2017

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Gunman opens fire in Texas church, killing multiple people

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — A man opened fire inside of a church in a small South Texas community on Sunday, killing multiple people and wounding others before being “taken down,” authorities

November 5, 2017

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Meek School hosts 4th annual Data Day; managing editor of The Gazette speaks on data visualization

Rapid technological change has brought forth a fast-paced world with virtually every industry continuously adapting, and among those adapting is the field of journalism. As an increasing amount of the population receives

November 3, 2017

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Turning Point USA arrives on campus with Ole Miss chapter

Red and blue balloons floated behind a life-size cutout of President Donald Trump in the foyer of Bryant Hall. Handouts with titles such as “Great Myths of the Great Depression” and “50

November 3, 2017

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J.D. Williams Library now offers 3D printing

In a corner office in the basement of the J.D. Williams Library sits a LulzBot Taz 6 3D printer. The 3D printing surface is no larger than a computer desktop measuring only

November 2, 2017

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English department offers “Game of Thrones” online class

The English department has created an online Medieval class to help a student complete his degree while serving in the military overseas. The class — Studies in Medieval Literature: “Game of Thrones” and

November 2, 2017

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COPY CHIEF FOR ONLINE: Marc Lerner named Humanities Teacher of the Year

Every year since 1995, the department chairs of the College of Liberal Arts nominate a teacher from the University of Mississippi for Humanities Teacher of the Year. In the fall, the Mississippi

November 2, 2017

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Volunteers reflect on Memory Makers experience

For some students, volunteering at Memory Makers has become an important part of their routine. Senior Kayla Ladner said she makes a point to get there early in the week, because it starts

November 2, 2017

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Oxford, university community weighs in on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ controversy

Through the eyes of the young Scout Finch, an audience reads about society, hatred, prejudice in the criminal justice system and the American South in Harper Lee’s 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” More than half a century

November 2, 2017

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