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…