Our Stories
Read about the university’s progress since integration in 1962 below.
Pharmacology Graduate Student Building a Legacy Through Research
Cellas Hayes is first Ole Miss student in 35 years to receive NIH fellowship
Slaughter-Harvey Named Law Alumnus of the Year
Trailblazing attorney and judge continues to mentor students and alumni
MOST Conferences Double Reach for Minority Students
Annual UM recruitment event extended to two weeks; digital literacy series added for fall
Alumna Named Marshall-Motley Scholar
Arielle Hudson part of the next generation of civil rights litigators in the South
Finding Purpose in Following in Their Footsteps
Jasmine Meredith discovers empowerment in pursuing graduate education at Ole Miss
Equity in Action Plans Set Goals, Metrics for Progress
Plans for each campus unit offer transparency, accountability for Pathways to Equity strategic initiative
Generations: The University of Mississippi Then and Now
Four Black families share perspectives on their UM experience
Ethel Scurlock Named Honors College Dean
First female African American dean brings administrative expertise, new vision to role
Pharmacy Graduate Programs Aim to Increase Diverse Workforce
UM outreach efforts look to expand knowledge about pharmaceutical sciences
University Announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Alumni Association will honor recipients at Homecoming for achievement, service
Student Services Center Renamed to Honor Donald Cole
IHL approves renaming building to honor 50 years of advocacy for education and inclusiveness
Then and Now: ‘Black Power at Ole Miss’ Spotlights Historic Events
University leaders reflect on 50th anniversary of arrests, recognize more must be done to heal wounds
Economics and Public Policy Leadership Major Refuses to Accept Status Quo
Read about how Jonathan Dabel’s story reflects the characteristics that James Meredith embodied six decades ago when he enrolled as the university’s first Black student.