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Researchers Show How Simple Magnets Can Help Solve A Complex Problem, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – From cell phones to wind turbines and missile defense systems, modern technologies depend on critical minerals like rare earth elements. As demand grows, researchers are exploring more efficient and adaptable methods to recover and reuse these materials.

Jtc 26: Homeland Inspiration, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

This story is part of the 2026 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.

Jtc 26: Transfer Student Discovers Full Potential At Ole Miss, Emerson Penny

University of Mississippi News

This story is part of the 2026 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.

Ole Miss Names Political Science Department For Ray Mabus, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus has been called "one of the outstanding public servants of our time." Now his legacy at the University of Mississippi is being acknowledged with the naming of its Department of Political Science in his honor.

Hotty Toddy To The Moon And Back, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi mechanical engineering degree helped alumna Addison McNutt get astronauts around the dark side of the moon.

The Current - Volume 36 Issue 9, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

University Honors 2025-26 Hall Of Fame, Who's Who Inductees, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has announced inductees into the 2025-26 Hall of Fame.

Journalism Dean Works To Help Newsrooms Spot Ai-Generated Fakes, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – As artificial intelligence-generated images, audio and video reshape the information landscape, newsrooms and classrooms must add "fake-checking" to their daily toolkit, a University of Mississippi journalism educator advises.

The Daily Gamecock: April 2026, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

2026

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Ole Miss Law Rises To The Top With National Championships, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi continues to gain momentum in national championships. But instead of stadiums and arenas, Ole Miss students are winning this spring in courtrooms and negotiation rooms.

University Recognizes Top Researchers, Scholars With Annual Awards, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi recognized nine outstanding faculty members Tuesday (April 7) at the second annual Chancellor's Awards for Research and Creative Scholarship.

Professor Honored For Service To Scholastic Journalism, Mackenzie Ross

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Columbia Scholastic Press Association has honored University of Mississippi journalism professor R.J. Morgan for his outstanding service to journalism education, including his leadership of the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association.

Rethinking News Classification Through A Multi-Dimensional Framework, Luana De Jesus Ferreira

Honors Theses

This thesis proposes a multi-dimensional framework for news classification that evaluates articles across three independent dimensions: headline accuracy, language neutrality, and content reliability. These dimensions produce both a continuous reliability score and a five-tier interpretive scale, while additionally classifying articles by genre and topic. To operationalize this framework, a structured annotation protocol was developed and applied to a dataset of 373 news articles drawn from 79 outlets spanning a wide range of contemporary media ecosystem. A binary Logistic Regression classifier trained on the ISOT Fake News Dataset was then evaluated against this dataset to examine how a model trained on …

Beauty Temples, Courtney Obrien

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This photo story explores the profound intersection of physical touch, professional craft, and emotional sanctuary within the independent beauty spaces of Lincoln, Nebraska. By documenting the work of practicing hairstylists, a tattoo artist, and a nail technician, the project positions the modern studio not merely as a place of aesthetic enhancement, but as a "Beauty Temple".

At the heart of this narrative is the intimacy of the artist-client relationship. In an increasingly digital world, these practitioners remain among the few professionals whose work requires sustained, purposeful physical contact. Through close-up photography and environmental portraiture, this project captures the steady hands …

The Daily Gamecock: March 2026, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

2026

No abstract provided.

The Current - Volume 36 Issue 8, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Volume 46, Number 1, March 2026 Olac Newsletter, Laura Kane Mcelfresh, Amanda Mack, Michael C. Herrick, Diana Eynon, Junghae Lee, Janelle Zetty, Tanesa G. King, Nerissa Lindsey, Lisa Romano, Zachary Fannin, Jan Mayo

OLAC Newsletters

Digitized March 2026 issue of the OLAC Newsletter.

Professor Reflects On Thoreau In New Ken Burns Documentary, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi faculty expert gets to shine in the upcoming "Henry David Thoreau" documentary produced by Ken Burns.

From Concern To Center: Um Responds To Rising Collegiate Gambling, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – With hundreds of millions of dollars being wagered each day on events from the NCAA Tournament to the Academy Awards, the University of Mississippi hopes to lead efforts to address betting on collegiate sports with its new Center on Collegiate Gambling.

Entrepreneurship Forum To Convene At Insight Park, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host the 2026 Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum on April 9-10, bringing together leaders from public and private institutions of higher education across Mississippi to share campus-based entrepreneurship efforts.

Storytelling May Hold Key To Building Memory, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication – may be tied to how human memory evolved.

English Professor Explores Race, Culture And Value In Annual Lecture, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Online streaming services and digital platforms are generating record profits for the corporations that run them, but they have dramatically devalued artists' labor even as prices soar, a University of Mississippi professor contends.

Ole Miss Bridge Program Equips First Responders With Sensory Kits, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Flashing lights and blaring sirens during an emergency can overwhelm anyone, especially individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities. But a new initiative from the University of Mississippi's Bridge Program aims to help families find comfort when first responders arrive.

Study Shows Spiral Sound Can Shift Sideways, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new University of Mississippi study shows that some sound waves don't just move forward – they also move slightly to the side. Understanding this movement could help researchers develop more precise acoustic tools.

Oxford's Unity Displayed As Nonprofits Team Up After Historic Storm, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – As ice toppled trees across Lafayette County the weekend of Jan. 25, a text message from a University of Mississippi official illuminated Camie Bianco's phone.

One Mother At A Time: Ole Miss Pharmacy Assists Maternal Health Effort, Marisa C. Atkinson, Natalie Ehrhardt

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi is experiencing a maternal and infant health crisis, and the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and its alumni are stepping in to help resolve it one patient at a time.

The Current - Volume 36 Issue 7, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Law Students Start Spring Semester With A Competitive Edge, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – While many students enjoyed the last two weeks before the spring semester began, first-year students at the University of Mississippi School of Law gained skills and practice in contract drafting and negotiations that set them apart from peers at other schools.

Kathy Tidwell Is The Calm During The Storm And Through The Decades, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Iconic. Just as the columns of the Lyceum are iconic to the campus of the University of Mississippi, so is Kathy Tidwell.

The Daily Gamecock: February 2026, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

2026

No abstract provided.