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New Dean Brings 40 Years of Expertise to University Libraries

The University of Mississippi has named Michael Arthur as its new dean of libraries, a position that oversees the J.D.
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Estate Gift Supports Future Educators

Ziarko believed deeply in ensuring that future teachers have the financial support needed to inspire and educate coming ...
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Two Friends, One Kick, $1 Million and Hotty Toddy

OXFORD, Miss. – A new friendship that began in an airport on the way to freshman orientation at the University of Mississippi ...
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Storytelling May Hold Key to Building Memory

OXFORD, Miss. – New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication – may be tied to how human memory ...
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Methamphetamine Deaths Have Risen Across Every U.S. Region

OXFORD, Miss. – Once considered a regional problem, methamphetamine-related overdose deaths have risen across every U.S. Census division, with particularly sharp spikes in the Southeast, including ...
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Is the Customer Always Right? Study Finds Rude Customers Hurt Business

OXFORD, Miss. – Frontline employees who face rude or disrespectful customers are more likely to justify negative behaviors, from cutting corners to leaving their jobs, according to a new study. Barry ...
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UM Joins Regional Universities to Create Mid-South AI Consortium

OXFORD, Miss. – With the signing of a new regional agreement today (April 20), the University of Mississippi is joining forces with partner institutions to position the Mid-South as a national hub for ...
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Study Reveals How Plants Sense, Adapt to Rising Temperatures

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi researchers are studying how plants respond to heat at the molecular level, an important consideration for farmers, businesses and policymakers as global ...
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Field Station

The mission of the University of Mississippi Field Station is to foster ecosystem stewardship by providing a natural laboratory and infrastructure for research, education and service, and by ...
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Immigration Services for Students and Scholars

We assist international scholars, faculty, staff, and enrolled students with immigration advisory services. Immigration Services for Students and Scholars is committed to providing accurate, timely, ...
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Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction

The Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction (CELI) works with national, regional, state, and local partners to build family, educator, and community capacity to nurture children’s language, ...
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Office of the Chancellor

The Office of the Chancellor provides overall leadership, guidance, and management of the institution, including academics, research, athletics, fundraising, governmental affairs, and external ...