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The Current - Volume 37 Issue 02, Nova Southeastern University Sep 2026

The Current - Volume 37 Issue 02, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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The Current - Volume 37 Issue 01, Nova Southeastern University Aug 2026

The Current - Volume 37 Issue 01, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Study Links Mississippi Student Gambling Problems To Mental Health, Clara Turnage Aug 2026

Study Links Mississippi Student Gambling Problems To Mental Health, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – As gambling becomes more accessible to college students, a statewide study of Mississippi's public universities found gambling problems frequently occur alongside depression, anxiety and substance use.


Southern Studies Alumna Combines Research And Storytelling At Espn, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Aug 2026

Southern Studies Alumna Combines Research And Storytelling At Espn, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The foundation for Liza-Handly Hughes' storytelling ability was cemented at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Now, the recent alumna puts those skills to use as a sports content researcher for ESPN.


Effects Of Exposure To Opposing-Party-Aligned And Same-Partyaligned News On The Tone Of Cross-Cutting And Intraparty Online Political Discussions, Alexa Chen Jul 2026

Effects Of Exposure To Opposing-Party-Aligned And Same-Partyaligned News On The Tone Of Cross-Cutting And Intraparty Online Political Discussions, Alexa Chen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Five-hundred twenty-one participants completed an online study to assess the effects of exposure to highly polarized news sources on the tone of intraparty and crosscutting political discussions. Participants watched five randomly selected news clips from Fox News or MSNBC and then completed a discussion task with an AI chatbot. News clips were matched by tone and topic across news sources and each participant watched the same number of positive, negative, and neutral news clips. Participants were randomly assigned to engage with one of two chatbots: the liberal chatbot or the conservative chatbot. Semantic analysis was conducted via LIWC-22 to produces …


Ole Miss Center Selects Inaugural Stem Teacher Leaders In Mississippi, Clara Turnage Jul 2026

Ole Miss Center Selects Inaugural Stem Teacher Leaders In Mississippi, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi STEM Education Alliance has selected 16 teachers from across the state to serve as the inaugural members of the National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program, an effort to improve science, technology, engineering and math education.


News You Can Use: What To Know Before You Buy Glp-1s Online, Clara Turnage Jul 2026

News You Can Use: What To Know Before You Buy Glp-1s Online, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The skyrocketing demand for GLP-1 weight-loss medications has led to a surge in compounding pharmacies producing similar products at lower prices, but researchers warn that these medications are not always as safe as they claim.


Researchers Study Barriers To Glp-1 Insurance Coverage, Clara Turnage Jul 2026

Researchers Study Barriers To Glp-1 Insurance Coverage, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Despite growing evidence that GLP-1 medications improve health and are worth their cost, many insurance plans still limit coverage. University of Mississippi researchers are examining why, and where that leaves patients.


Sand Could Be Key To Safer, Stronger Structures, Clara Turnage Jul 2026

Sand Could Be Key To Safer, Stronger Structures, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Engineers have been working to protect buildings, bridges and other structures from severe weather and natural hazards damage for centuries, but one of the best methods may begin with sand, according to a new published study.


Study Examines Resilience Training For Children Who Stutter, Clara Turnage Jul 2026

Study Examines Resilience Training For Children Who Stutter, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new University of Mississippi-led study suggests that a telepractice resilience program may help children who stutter develop coping and self-advocacy skills.


Faithful Ole Miss Alumnus Pays It Forward, Bill Dabney Jul 2026

Faithful Ole Miss Alumnus Pays It Forward, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – For Rob Whorton, supporting the University of Mississippi is not just about giving back; it is about paying forward opportunities that shaped his lifetime and honoring his father, who taught him the value of education.


News From The States, A. Blake Denton Jul 2026

News From The States, A. Blake Denton

The Southeastern Librarian

Library news reports from SELA member states


Researchers Study New Method To Detect, Treat Endometriosis, Clara Turnage Jun 2026

Researchers Study New Method To Detect, Treat Endometriosis, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Endometriosis is a painful, common condition affecting women worldwide, but treatment and diagnosis options are scarce. A new University of Mississippi-led study may have found an answer to both problems.


Programs In Physical Therapy, Nursing To Expand In Oxford, Danny Barrett Jr. Jun 2026

Programs In Physical Therapy, Nursing To Expand In Oxford, Danny Barrett Jr.

University of Mississippi News

JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center is bringing physical therapy education to north Mississippi, adding a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Oxford to meet growing demand for licensed physical therapists across the state.


Ceed Initiative Empowers Students To Serve, Strengthen Mississippi, Marisa C. Atkinson Jun 2026

Ceed Initiative Empowers Students To Serve, Strengthen Mississippi, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Fifteen University of Mississippi students are spending the summer building partnerships with Mississippi communities as part of the university's Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Initiative.


Passion For Accurate Journalism Fuels Support, Bill Dabney Jun 2026

Passion For Accurate Journalism Fuels Support, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A lifelong belief in the power of accurate journalism, along with a personal connection to the profession, led Missy Pace Callero to support a new initiative shaping the future of news produced from the University of Mississippi.


Imc Partnerships Create Real-World Opportunities, Experience, Mackenzie Ross Jun 2026

Imc Partnerships Create Real-World Opportunities, Experience, Mackenzie Ross

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Working with fashion brands to nonprofit organizations, students in the University of Mississippi's integrated marketing communications program are gaining real-world experience beyond the classroom.


Is The Customer Always Right? Study Finds Rude Customers Hurt Business, Clara Turnage Jun 2026

Is The Customer Always Right? Study Finds Rude Customers Hurt Business, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Frontline employees who face rude or disrespectful customers are more likely to justify negative behaviors, from cutting corners to leaving their jobs, according to a new study.


New National Publication Gives Guidance To Teachers On Ai, Clara Turnage Jun 2026

New National Publication Gives Guidance To Teachers On Ai, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – With artificial intelligence tools available on every phone, laptop and tablet, higher education has struggled to implement consistent recommendations for how and when AI can be used. A new national guide seeks to change that.


Study Reveals How Plants Sense, Adapt To Rising Temperatures, Clara Turnage Jun 2026

Study Reveals How Plants Sense, Adapt To Rising Temperatures, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi researchers are studying how plants respond to heat at the molecular level, an important consideration for farmers, businesses and policymakers as global temperatures rise.


Omaha Ready For Rebel Fans' Return, Jacob Batte Jun 2026

Omaha Ready For Rebel Fans' Return, Jacob Batte

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Three years after Ole Miss fans painted Omaha red and blue, the city is ready for a fresh coat.


Researchers Study 'Double-Edged' Nature Of Workplace Resilience, Clara Turnage Jun 2026

Researchers Study 'Double-Edged' Nature Of Workplace Resilience, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – From underdog stories to comeback victories, everyone loves a tale of perseverance. But a new study suggests that highlighting workplace resilience can sometimes leave observers feeling anxious instead of inspired.


Even 'Safe' Air Pollution Levels Can Carry Health Risks, Clara Turnage Jun 2026

Even 'Safe' Air Pollution Levels Can Carry Health Risks, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Air pollution does not have to exceed federal limits to potentially harm human health, according to a new published study from the University of Mississippi.


News From The States, Blake Denton Jun 2026

News From The States, Blake Denton

The Southeastern Librarian

Library news reports from SELA member states


An Analysis Of Immigration Frames In The News Media Post- Second Trump Administration, Olivia Hartley Jun 2026

An Analysis Of Immigration Frames In The News Media Post- Second Trump Administration, Olivia Hartley

Communication Studies

Immigration has been a particularly controversial issue since the 2nd Trump Administration. There has been an increase in Immigration Customs Enforcement activity, including deportations and detainments of immigrants across the United States (Craft & Witherspoon, 2026). Given the uptick in media coverage regarding these events, it is essential to understand how this information is being presented to the public. The framing of news media impacts how the public perceives issues, determining the acceptable treatment of immigrants in our society. In this study, a content analysis was performed to determine the prevalence of generic immigration news frames following the start of …


Deep South Hiv Prevention Care Has Gaps Where Patients Need It Most, Clara Turnage Jun 2026

Deep South Hiv Prevention Care Has Gaps Where Patients Need It Most, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A recent University of Mississippi study identified hundreds of counties in the South where HIV prevention and health care may not be keeping pace with the local needs, leaving communities without resources to address the persistent problem.


Alumna Supports Ole Miss Faculty And Graduate Students, Bill Dabney May 2026

Alumna Supports Ole Miss Faculty And Graduate Students, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Frances Permenter Smith, a longtime public service professional from Oxford, has included the University of Mississippi in her estate plans with a major gift that will benefit graduate students and faculty in the College of Liberal Arts.


Ole Miss Continues Boren Scholarship Success With Six New Awardees, Marisa C. Atkinson May 2026

Ole Miss Continues Boren Scholarship Success With Six New Awardees, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Six University of Mississippi students have been selected as Boren Scholars by the National Security Education Program.


State Development Authority, Um Collaborate To Supply Nation's Energy, Clara Turnage May 2026

State Development Authority, Um Collaborate To Supply Nation's Energy, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will take a leading role in the Mississippi Development Authority's initiative to make the state competitive in the national energy market.


Public Health Concern Or Misconduct? Study Gauges Views Of Hazing, Clara Turnage May 2026

Public Health Concern Or Misconduct? Study Gauges Views Of Hazing, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Most American adults oppose hazing and view it as harmful, but those who are more likely to tolerate hazing also tend to minimize sexual violence, a new University of Mississippi study reveals.