A message from ASB
It has been a long road to get here, but I am so excited to welcome you all to the University of Mississippi on behalf of the Associated Student Body. Whether it
Welcome back to campus
To the best students in America: Welcome back! We’re ready for a great year of in-person classes, a slate of exciting athletic seasons, and of course, our highly celebrated and well-known Ole
Student teachers face uncertainty as schools make reopening decisions
As school districts across Mississippi decide how or if they will reopen for in-person learning, nearly 200 student teachers at the University of Mississippi are preparing for the school year under ever-changing
A conversation with the president
Editor’s note: A earlier version of this interview with ASB President Barron Mayfield quoted incorrectly from his comments about a proposed increase in the student activities fee. He said that “if we
OPINION: Public school funding is the root of education inequity
With scandals involving wealthy parents and their children clouding the news, there’s a much more sinister issue that looms over us all. In our communities, near and far, property taxes have continuously
UM approves $1 million expansion study for pharmacy school
The University of Mississippi is considering expanding or constructing a new pharmacy building after the state college board approved the School of Pharmacy to spend up to $1 million to design plans
Ole Miss graduate student helps create Food For Oxford drive
Graduate student Julie LaBerge has partnered with The Pantry and local churches in Oxford to create the first annual Food for Oxford drive. This summer, Food for Oxford will combat food waste
University of Mississippi School of Education adds department of higher education
The University of Mississippi School of Education has expanded to include a new department of higher education. The department will provide new undergraduate minor programs and will expand their current graduate programs.
Word on the street: First month of school
In this week’s Word on the Street, students told The DM about their first month back at school. “It’s been a great week but definitely a whirlwind after summer. My favorite part has been