As the holiday season approaches with its usual festivities, travel and time indoors, respiratory viruses will inevitably appear and spread through households. So, this is a good time to address the common misconception that antibiotics are the cure for such ailments. The truth is that antibiotics do not treat viruses, and using them for commonRead the story … The post Holiday, Virus Season Rings in Reminder to Protect Antibiotic Benefits appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

OXFORD, Miss. – Every new student in the 2024-25 class of the University of Mississippi will have the same first homework assignment: Complete the Common Reading Experience. Since 2011, students, staff and faculty have suggested the book that will be delivered to incoming freshmen and transfer students ahead of their first year at Ole Miss.Read the story … The post Common Reading Experience Accepting Nominations for 2024 Book   appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

Vivian Ibrahim, Croft associate professor of history and international studies, joined the University of Mississippi in 2011 and was named the College of Liberal Arts’ Howell Family Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2020. A historian of the modern Middle East with a doctorate from the University of London, she specializes in religion, ethnicity, politicsRead the story … The post Q&A with Vivian Ibrahim on History and National Scholarships appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

OXFORD, Miss. – From meditation in Paris Yates Chapel to hitting the trails on a bicycle, University of Mississippi staff members will have multiple opportunities to relax and make new connections during the annual Staff Appreciation Week, set for May 30 to June 2. To kick off the celebration, the university will recognize outstanding staffRead the story … The post Staff Appreciation Week to Promote Unity, Say Thank You   appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

When the members of the class of 2023 graduate on May 13, they’ll complete one journey and commence the next. Building on the legacies they’ve established at the University of Mississippi, they are ready to go forth and apply the talents, education and verve they’ve developed as Ole Miss Rebels. Urging them on are theRead the story … The post Alumni Give Guidance to the Class of 2023 appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life. Inductees wereRead the story … The post Get to Know the 2022-23 Hall of Fame Inductees appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

The number of books banned from libraries and schools across the nation is on the rise, according to a new report by PEN America. That is why a University of Mississippi librarian says the conversation around censorship is as relevant as ever. Over the last year, the number of books banned or under investigation exceededRead the story … The post Banning Books Threatens Freedom of Speech appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

Strategies to boost public health, local agriculture and community partnerships were among the issues discussed at the Delta Regional Forum, sponsored recently by the University of Mississippi Center for Population Studies and the Delta Directions Consortium. Some 100 participants gathered June 23 at the Coahoma County Higher Educational Center in Clarksdale for the Delta RegionalRead the story … The post Delta Forum Brings Local Partners Together to Discuss Opportunities appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

A senior in the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media got a backstage pass to the SEC Championship in December as a Title IX ambassador for SEC/CBS Sports. While the LSU Tigers were taking on the Georgia Bulldogs on Dec. 3, Loral Winn, a journalism major and distance runner on the OleRead the story … The post Journalism Student Works as Title IX Ambassador for Championship Game appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more

The weather event that occurred on Dec. 22, 2022, caused temperatures that had previously been consistent in the 50s to drop rapidly into the low teens with sub-zero wind chills within a few hours. These freezing temperatures remained in the area for three to four days. This quick drop caused discoloring of leaves and defoliationRead the story … The post Help Your Landscaping Recover From the Winter Freeze appeared first on Ole Miss News ..read more