James Meredith’s ‘best day’
The University of Mississippi held a ceremony to commemorate 60 years of integration on Sept. 28 in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. “The Mission Continues: Building Upon the
Celebrating 60 years of integration
On Oct. 1, 1962, James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. As we near the 60th anniversary of integration, here is a preview of
New Miss clothing brand seeks to change university’s perception
New Miss started as a gift: one hat given to an iconic figure in the University of Mississippi’s history. It later turned into a clothing brand, then became a student’s campaign platform
Gallery: James Meredith in photos
James Meredith was escorted to classes by guards on Oct. 1, 1962, when he became the first African American student to be admitted to the University of Mississippi.
Opinion: It is time to further the conversation and movement
A statue of a Confederate soldier is situated at the doorstep of the campus. It is inscribed with the following: “To Our Confederate Dead, Albert Sidney Johnston.” Looking into the distance, the
James Meredith and Thad Cochran inducted into University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame
James Meredith and Thad Cochran were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame and received the Distinguished Alumni Award at the Inn at Ole Miss on Friday. “These alumni have made such
Journalism professor’s book ‘We Believed We Were Immortal’ offers unique perspective on university’s integration
Journalism professor Kathleen Wickham is kicking off her book tour for “We Believed We Were Immortal” at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Off Square Books to commemorate the 55th anniversary of James Meredith’s