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James Meredith, the university’s first black student who enrolled in 1962, expressed a change of heart on two issues following an emotional weekend. The civil rights icon said he’s become more receptive to his statue as well as to the school’s Black Alumni Reunion. “This is really a time for change...

More than 800 alumni registered for the 2018 Black Alumni Reunion, bringing the alumni and their friends and family back to Oxford to celebrate. The four-day...

R&B singer KeKe Wyatt performs during the Black-out Concert at the Tad Smith Coliseum, a part of Black Alumni Reunion weekend. Photo by Italiana Anderson Performers...

Oxford leaders and university administrators delivered the second “State of the University” speech of the academic school year Friday afternoon at...

The Inn at Ole Miss hosted a discussion panel composed of black alumni authors who discussed how they became successful writers while educating the audience...

James Meredith reacts to a video honoring the advancement of African American students at the University of Mississippi. Meredith was the first African...

The Black Alumni Reunion hosted a panel discussion Saturday morning highlighting alumni from different classes and generations. The Black Alumni Reunion...

Students and alumni shared their experiences as minority students at a predominantly white institution and why they chose to further their education at...

A project created a few years ago has resurfaced, reaffirming that black history and black voices are “More Than A Month.” The Black Student Union...

The Black Alumni Reunion highlighted a stand-up comedian from the UM community and other Mississippi comedians with a Thursday night show dedicated to...