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Provost interviews continue with second candidate

Current interim provost Noel Wilkin spoke with faculty and students on campus Thursday at the second of four planned provost candidate open forums. Wilkin’s presentation focused on the interplay between the role of

August 31, 2017

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Second tech summit combines business, education, government

A mix of technology experts, digital gurus and government leaders participated in the second University of Mississippi Technology Summit on Thursday. The summit, also held last year and planned to be held

August 31, 2017

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Ole Miss Parking and Transportation enforces carpool parking spots

The University of Mississippi Department of Parking and Transportation is now offering “carpool-only” parking spots for commuter and faculty and staff parking permits. There are 10 of these spots available to students,

August 31, 2017

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Panel explores possible responses to racial violence

Students and faculty came together Thursday for an open conversation about the university’s plan of action to address racism in the light of events that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, earlier this

August 31, 2017

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Court asks Mississippi governor to defend Confederate emblem

JACKSON — The U.S. Supreme Court is asking attorneys for Mississippi’s governor to file arguments defending the Confederate battle emblem on the state flag. The court on Tuesday set a Sept. 28

August 30, 2017

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Heavy rains may dampen tailgating expectations

Tropical storm Harvey sets its sights north this weekend, hitting Mississippi just in time for both Labor Day weekend and the start of college football season. After devastating the Houston metro area,

August 30, 2017

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Ole Miss Greek life retreat ends abruptly with bias concerns

This weekend, leaders from Ole Miss Greek life convened upon Camp Hopewell in Lafayette County for a three-day retreat designed to build leaders and bring campus closer together. The retreat was cut short Saturday

August 30, 2017

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Hurricane Harvey evacuees find safety in Oxford

Mother Nature plays no favorites. Tropical Storm Harvey has destroyed homes, flooded the streets and devastated people all over southeastern Texas, in places like Houston, Corpus Christi and Galveston. Away from the immediate

August 30, 2017

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Creed Week unites students with common values

The Associated Student Body kicked off Creed Week this past Monday, hoping to celebrate the ethics and values outlined in the Ole Miss Creed. Written more than 14 years ago, the Creed’s

August 30, 2017

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Holocaust survivor recollects her time in concentration camp

Crowds spilled out of Paris-Yates Chapel on Tuesday night as students waited to experience a first-person account of history. Renowned speaker, author and Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan took to the stage

August 29, 2017

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