Education

At Ole Miss, a new generation of student leadership aims for profound change

The most remarkable, impacting leadership most always comes from those in the rising generation who possess the focus, ...

Education

For one Vicksburg woman, making a difference demands focusing on young people

For Vickie Bailey, it’s all about helping the city’s young people.

Culture

An Ole Miss student might have just stumbled upon a new tarantula species

What the biology major discovered is perhaps a new species of tarantula, one whose hairy legs and body ...

Education

Ole Miss tops list of flagship universities leaving in-state black students behind

Most sought-after public universities often don’t reflect their state populations, with the University of Mississippi topping the list. ...

Education

How one Mississippi elementary school improved to an A rating

Focus on attendance, instructional time, led to improvement

Education

Mississippi gets an F for weak regulatory oversight of its for-profit colleges

Experts say lack of oversight can lead to poor outcomes for students

Education

Mississippi student credits Sports Illustrated, Ronald Reagan American flag bandanna t-shirt for his perfect ACT score

Oxford High School student Jack Ligon followed a strict ACT test-taking routine, which included water, sharpened pencils—and a ...

Education

Former Biloxi School District police chief charged with embezzling over $150,000

Paul Gordon Cannette was arrested Tuesday and charged with embezzling money that was supposed to be used to ...

Education

Gov. Phil Bryant wants free community college in the state budget

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is trying once more to get community college scholarship funding in the state budget, ...

Education

Young women deserve opportunities to explore their leadership potential—especially if they don't seem like natural leaders

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill is launching a leadership program for local fifth-grade girls who might not stand out ...

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