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University to begin administering vaccines on Friday

Vaccines will be available on campus beginning Friday, March 12, to people who work on campus, according to an email from Provost Noel Wilkin. Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine is available and

March 10, 2021

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Opinion: Masks off means freedom to make dangerous decisions

Over the course of the pandemic, Mississippi’s response has proven below average at best and abysmal at worst. As of publication, Mississippi is 45th in testing and 35th in vaccinations. Adjusted for

March 8, 2021

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Despite lifted restrictions, some Oxford businesses continue mask requirements

Though Gov. Tate Reeves and the Board of Aldermen have lifted the mask mandates in Mississippi and Oxford, some local businesses are still requiring customers to wear masks. Several stores and restaurants

March 8, 2021

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One year later: COVID-19 at Ole Miss

Samir Husni has 37 years of experience at Ole Miss, witnessing the ups and downs of the university over the years, which could explain why amidst a world-changing pandemic he has maintained

March 1, 2021

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Fall 2021 semester to ‘return to normal,’ chancellor announces

Chancellor Glenn Boyce announced via email on Friday that all University of Mississippi campuses will “return to normal” by the fall 2021 semester. The announcement was also published on all of the

February 28, 2021

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University asks students, faculty how willing they are to receive the vaccine

The Office of the Provost sent a COVID Vaccine Administration Survey via email on Thursday to measure community members’ willingness to receive the vaccine, as well as how many people on campus

February 25, 2021

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COVID-19 cases on campus rise as the week comes to an end

The university reported a total of 51 active COVID-19 cases among students and staff on Thursday, according to the university’s coronavirus dashboard, an increase of 15 from the day before. There were

January 28, 2021

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University plans for vaccination distribution ahead of receiving shipments

While dates that the university will be able to begin vaccinating its students, faculty and staff remain uncertain, the University of Mississippi Vaccine Distribution and Administration Task Force announced on Friday that

January 25, 2021

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UM coronavirus cases see slight increase from the past two weeks

The University of Mississippi has seen a slight increase in total coronavirus cases since the spring semester began last week and students began returning to campus. As of now, there are 20

January 24, 2021

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Social gatherings postponed for at least a month

As of now, all social gatherings held by registered student organizations are postponed until at least Feb. 19, according to an email sent to the university community. For the first month of

January 19, 2021

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