The state’s flagship university in Oxford now enrolls more than 27,000 students, an 11% increase over last year’s headcount.
Molly Minta
Mississippi Today
Higher education reporter at Mississippi Today in partnership with Open Campus.
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How Mississippi college students are overcoming the nation’s toughest barriers to the ballot box
Advocacy groups and some Mississippi universities help students navigate the state’s barriers to voting.
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IHL approves Ole Miss diversity division closure
In the last year, most universities in Mississippi have made similar changes to their diversity offices.
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‘In a panic’: USM faculty vote no-confidence in program review
The faculty senate at the University of Southern Mississippi voted no-confidence in an administrative plan to cut low-enrolled programs.
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‘System of privilege’: How well-connected students get Mississippi State’s best dorms
For years, the public university’s housing department has helped well-connected students secure spots in the best dorms on campus. The confidential practice, internally known as “five star,” starts when donors, lawmakers, legacy alumni and other friends of the university ask for assistance.
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University of Southern Mississippi removes the word ‘diverse’ from mission statement, surprising faculty
The changes have nothing to do with the political headwinds facing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education, a university spokesperson told Mississippi Today.
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Ole Miss to close diversity division
In its place, the state’s flagship university will create a Division of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement.
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IHL approves administrative cuts at Delta State, clearing another budget hurdle
The regional university in the Mississippi Delta now has three colleges instead of four as part of its quest for financial sustainability.
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Mississippi universities rebrand DEI to focus on access, opportunity and belonging
Across the country, conservative legislation has caused universities to shutter such offices, reassign or fire employees, and end scholarships and programs aimed at supporting marginalized students.
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Mississippi judge denies joint effort to close capital murder case but will consider sealing filings
Legal experts told Mississippi Today it is rare to see prosecutors support efforts to close cases from the public.