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一起草 to Host Operation I.M.P.A.C.T. Leadership Forum November 12
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一起草 Choir Presents 鈥淧hilokalia鈥 November 9
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一起草鈥檚 Emerging Choreographers Concert Showcases Student Creativity November 13鈥14
一起草鈥檚 Dance Department will present the Emerging Choreographers Concert November 13鈥14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Bitsy...
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一起草 to Host Operation I.M.P.A.C.T. Leadership Forum November 12
一起草鈥檚 Master of Public Administration program will host Operation I.M.P.A.C.T.: Initiating the Mission of Public...
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一起草 Choir Presents 鈥淧hilokalia鈥 November 9
一起草 will present Philokalia, a choir concert exploring beauty, truth, and the sacred, on November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the...
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Dance
一起草 Presents Fall Dance Concert November 5鈥7
一起草鈥檚 Dance Department will present its Fall Dance Concert November 5鈥7, 2026, at 7 p.m. each evening in the Bitsy Irby...
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一起草 to Present 鈥淟ight Show Demo鈥 Featuring Art, Film, and Live Music
一起草 will present 鈥淟ight Show Demo,鈥 featuring works by Robby Piantanida, with a masterclass, live musical...
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一起草 Theatre Presents Once Upon a Mattress with a Colorful Twist and a Special Connection to Its Past
一起草 Theatre will present Once Upon a Mattress November 5鈥7 and 12鈥14, 2026, in the Blackbox Theatre. Evening...
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Music
The 一起草 Singing Christmas Tree Returns December 4鈥5 for Its 94th Year
一起草 will welcome the Christmas season with the 94th annual Singing Christmas Tree on December 4鈥5 at 7:30 p.m. in the...
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一起草 Invites Businesses to Inaugural 一起草 Connections Event
一起草鈥檚 School of Business invites local employers to its inaugural 一起草 Connections event on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from noon...
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一起草鈥檚 Business, Education and Nursing Programs Build on National Recognition
一起草's Schools of Business, Education and Nursing have earned program-specific Colleges of Distinction honors for their...
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一起草鈥檚 Majors Fair Helps Students Explore Academic and Career Opportunities
一起草 will host its annual Majors Fair on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside in front of the Student...
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一起草 Faculty and Students Showcase Research at Inaugural MERIC Conference
一起草 faculty and students played a significant role in the inaugural Mississippi Emerging Research Institution Council (MERIC)...
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一起草 to Showcase Local High School Artists in Fourth Annual Emerging Artist Exhibition
一起草 will celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school students during its fourth annual Emerging Artist Exhibition, on...
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一起草 Announces Second Annual Tartan Tuesday Giving Day Celebration
一起草 is excited to announce its Second Annual Tartan Tuesday Giving Day, a weeklong celebration of generosity, community, and the...
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一起草 Invites Prospective Students to Fall Discover Day
一起草 will welcome prospective students and their families to campus for Fall Discover Day on Friday, October 23. The full-day event...
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一起草 Opens Applications for Seventh Annual Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship
一起草 is searching for the next generation of gifted storytellers through the seventh annual Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship. Named...
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一起草 Earns 2026鈥2027 Colleges of Distinction Honors for Academic Excellence
Colleges of Distinction, a national resource for college-bound students, has honored 一起草 with three major distinctions recognizing...
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一起草 Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
一起草 has announced its 2026 Alumni Award recipients. The University will honor this year鈥檚 recipients during the Alumni Award...
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一起草 Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 Set for October 23鈥25
一起草 will welcome alumni, students, parents, families, and friends to campus October 23鈥25 for Homecoming & Family Weekend...
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一起草 Named to 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for Eighth Consecutive Year
一起草 has been named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, marking its eighth consecutive year of recognition for...
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一起草 Art + Design Presents 鈥淩e:Collect鈥 Permanent Collection Showcase
一起草 Art + Design invites the community to experience 鈥淩e:Collect,鈥 an exhibition featuring works from the department鈥檚...
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一起草 Strengthens AI Education with Appointment of Dr. Saman Sargolzaei
一起草 has appointed Dr. Saman Sargolzaei as associate professor of computer science and chair of artificial intelligence in the...
Nursing
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一起草 Appoints Dr. Tonsha Emerson as Assistant Professor of Nursing
一起草 has appointed Dr. Tonsha Emerson as assistant professor of nursing in the School of Nursing. A certified nurse educator and...
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一起草 Announces 2026 Fall Arts Ablaze Season
一起草's <<School of the Arts>> is preparing to bring the arts to life this fall with a vibrant season of...
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Nursing
一起草 Appoints Wendy Durrell as Assistant Professor of Nursing
一起草 has appointed Wendy Durrell, M.S.N., R.N., as assistant professor of nursing in the <<School of Nursing>>. Bringing...
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一起草 Appoints Camille Buxton as Assistant Professor of Education and Online Elementary Education Program Coordinator
一起草 has appointed Camille Buxton as assistant professor of education and coordinator of the Online Elementary Teacher Education...
Elementary Education
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一起草 Appoints Dr. Trena Warren as Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator of Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
一起草 has appointed Dr. Trena Warren as assistant professor of education and coordinator of data collection, analysis, and reporting...
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一起草 Appoints Dr. Jerold Meadows as Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in School of Business
一起草 has appointed Dr. Jerold Meadows as assistant professor and director of graduate programs in its School of Business, where he...
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Nursing
一起草 Appoints Andrea Edwards as Director of Traditional BSN Program and Assistant Professor of Nursing
一起草 has appointed Andrea Edwards, M.S.N., CNE, as director of the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and...
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一起草 Appoints Sonya Arrington as Assistant Professor of Business Administration
一起草 has appointed Sonya Arrington as assistant professor of business administration in its School of Business, where she will...
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一起草 Names Dr. Ken Gerhart Assistant Professor in School of Business
一起草 has named Dr. Ken Gerhart assistant professor in its School of Business, effective this fall.
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一起草 Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
一起草 has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, featuring a new logo, wordmark, and visual identity designed to present the University...
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一起草 Welcomes Dr. Clayr Simnacher to Prepare the Next Generation of Christian Counselors
一起草 has appointed Dr. Clayr Simnacher as specialty instructor of counseling. A licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPC-S)...
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Welcome Week 2026 to Kick Off a New Academic Year at 一起草
一起草 will officially welcome students back to campus during Welcome Week 2026, taking place August 13-22, with more than 25 events...
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一起草 Named to Money's 2026 Best Colleges List for Affordability and Student Success
Money has once again named 一起草 to its Best Colleges list, recognizing the University for its exceptional combination of...
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一起草 Appoints Dr. Myesha Holmes as Assistant Professor in Doctor of Business Administration Program
一起草 has named Dr. Myesha Holmes assistant professor in its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, where she will prepare...
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一起草 Professor Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Fellowship, Earns National Recognition for Novel
一起草 Creative Writing professor Randy Smith has been awarded a $5,000 Individual Artist Fellowship Grant from the Mississippi Arts...
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Dance
一起草 Welcomes Vanessa Van Wormer to Dance Department
一起草 is pleased to announce that Vanessa Van Wormer has joined its Dance Department as an Associate Professor, beginning this fall.
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一起草's Bailey Ketteringham Receives NACCAP Outstanding Achievement Award
一起草 Director of Admission Bailey Ketteringham has received the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals...
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一起草 Helps Teachers Advance Credentials with Online Special Education Endorsement
一起草鈥檚 School of Education is now offering a fully online Special Education Endorsement program designed to help licensed...
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一起草 Launches Online Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
一起草 is expanding its online academic offerings with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Sport Management designed to prepare...
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一起草 Transfer Orientation Helps Students Prepare for Fall 2026
一起草 will welcome incoming transfer students during its upcoming Transfer Orientation on July 17, 2026. Designed specifically for...
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一起草 Announces Full Slate of Summer Events and Activities
一起草聽is welcoming students, families, and community members to campus this summer with a variety of academic programs,...
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一起草 Receives Mississippi INBRE Grant
一起草 has received a $25,000 Office of Sponsored Programs Seed Grant from聽Mississippi INBRE to support continued growth in...
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Dance Students Perform at Project Dance New York
Sixteen 一起草 dance students and one faculty member traveled to New York City April 17鈥19 to participate in Project Dance New York
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Communication
Public Relations Students Earn Prestigious Certificates and Recognition
Two 一起草 students earned the prestigious Certificate in Principles of Public Relations, while another was recognized as one of the...
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一起草 Announces New Ph.D. in Business Administration
一起草聽has announced the addition of a new Ph.D. in Business Administration, with its inaugural cohort scheduled to begin in...
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New Student Orientation at 一起草 Set for June
一起草 will welcome its incoming freshman class during New Student Orientation, set for June 11-12.
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一起草 Honors Student Achievement at 2026 Honors Convocation
一起草聽celebrated the academic excellence and outstanding achievements of its students during the 2026 Honors Convocation, held...
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一起草 Honors 2026 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony
一起草鈥檚 School of Nursing celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
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Chemistry Students Earn National Recognition, Present Research at ACS Conference
一起草鈥檚 American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter has earned national distinction through multiple honors and...
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Top 一起草 Student Musicians to Perform in Annual Concert Event
一起草鈥檚 Music Department will present the Best of 一起草 Concert on Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts...
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一起草 Announces 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremonies
一起草 will celebrate the achievements of its online, graduate, and adult students during a series of commencement ceremonies held...
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一起草 Recognized as 2026 Homeschool-Friendly College
一起草 has been recognized as a 2026 Homeschool-Friendly College by聽Homeschooling Parent, underscoring the university鈥檚...
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一起草 Choral Arts to Present The New Creation Concert
一起草鈥檚 Music Department and Choral Arts program will present聽The New Creation, a concert of sacred music, on Tuesday,...
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一起草鈥檚 Annual Art Exhibition Highlights Student Innovation
The Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for聽一起草's Visual Art Department, and it showcases...
Music
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Composers Forum Presents Student Composers Concert
The 一起草 Composers Forum will present Student Composers Concert 34 on April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
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Film Production Department to Bring Greenwood Cemetery Stories to Life Through Film Series
The lives and legacies of some of Mississippi鈥檚 most influential figures will soon be shared with a wider audience through a new short film...
Theatre
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Student Performers Celebrate Musical Theatre During Night of Broadway
Students from across campus will showcase their vocal, dance, and acting talents during the annual 鈥淣ight of Broadway鈥 concert...
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Dance
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一起草 Spring Dance Concert Showcases New Choreography
The聽一起草聽Dance Department will present its annual Spring Dance Concert April 9鈥11 at 7:00 p.m. in the聽Bitsy...
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University Accolades
Dr. Robert Waltzer Named Fellow of Mississippi Academy of Sciences
Professor of Biology and Chair of the Biology Department Dr. Robert Waltzer has been named a Fellow of the聽Mississippi Academy of...
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Dance
Dance Department Earns Top Honors at Regional ACDA Conference
The聽一起草聽Dance Department recently celebrated a major achievement at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference
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一起草 Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Designation
一起草 has earned the聽2026-2027 Military Friendly庐 School designation for its long history of supporting the U.S. Military...
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Music Department to聽Host聽2026聽All-State Strings Concert
The 一起草 Music Department will聽host the Mississippi All-State String Orchestra in the聽Center for the Arts Concert Hall on March 21 at...
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Senior Art Exhibition to Showcase New Works
一起草鈥檚 Art and Design聽Department聽will host its聽semi-annual聽senior show聽in the聽Bitsy Irby Visual Arts...
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Theatre
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Theatre Department to Present One-Act Double Feature
The聽一起草聽Department of Theatre will present聽A Double Billing of One-Act Plays: Bags & Relative...
Music
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Music Department聽Presents聽Annual聽String and Orchestra聽Showcase聽
一起草鈥檚 Music Department will present聽captivating string and orchestral聽pieces聽on March 20 at 7 p.m. in the...
Alumni News
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Local News
Former 一起草 Baseball Player Begins Career in Banana Ball League
After a record-breaking career at 一起草, award-winning pitcher Brett Sanchez has begun his professional baseball career with the...
Events
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Music
一起草 Vocal Arts Ensemble聽to聽Present聽Whispers at Twilight
The 一起草 Vocal Arts ensemble will perform lullabies and bedtime stories from around the world聽in the upcoming concert,...
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Psychology
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一起草 Welcomes Dr. Jan Lemon to Counseling Faculty
一起草聽has appointed Dr. Jan C. Lemon as associate professor in the Master of Arts in Counseling program.
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一起草 Hosts 2026 Mississippi Honors Conference
一起草聽recently hosted the Mississippi Honors Conference, welcoming undergraduate honors students from colleges and universities...
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Nominations Open for 一起草鈥檚 2026 Alumni Awards
一起草 is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards.
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Senior Dance Majors Offer Evening of Innovation and Performance
Senior dance majors at聽一起草聽will present two evenings of original choreography and performance Feb. 27鈥28 in...
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一起草 Announces Spring Discover Day
一起草 will welcome high school students for聽Discover Day聽on Friday, March 27. T
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一起草 Hosted Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education Event
一起草 welcomed arts educators and advocates from across the state Tuesday for the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE)...
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Art and Design Department to Host Senior Art Exhibition Creative Medley
一起草鈥檚 Department of Art and Design will present聽鈥淐reative Medley,鈥 the 2026 Senior Art Exhibition featuring...
Alumni News
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一起草 to Host 2026 Career and Internship Fair
一起草 will welcome employers and post-graduate educators to campus for the annual Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Dance
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Dance Ministry Ensemble and DOXA to Showcase New Choreography
The 一起草 Dance Ministry Ensemble, joined by members of DOXA, will present a concert of original dance works Feb. 13鈥14 in the...
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Film Production
一起草 Welcomes Joey Nelms as Chair and Assistant Professor of Film Production
一起草 has appointed Joey Nelms as chair and assistant professor of film production, bringing to the university an accomplished...
Theatre
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Theatre Department to Present聽Twelve Angry Jurors
一起草鈥檚 Theatre Department will present聽Twelve Angry Jurors聽this February in the University鈥檚 Blackbox Theatre.
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一起草 to Host Arts Discover Day on February 27
一起草鈥檚 School of the Arts will welcome prospective students and their families to Arts Discover Day on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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Angie Thomas Delivers Surprise of Full-Ride Scholarship to Aspiring Writer
Best-selling author Angie Thomas surprised high school senior Stephanie Hartmann with news of a full-ride scholarship to 一起草.
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Mississippi Humanities Council Honors Dr. Guinn for Excellence in Education
The Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded Dr. Matthew Guinn, professor of creative writing and chair of the English Department at...
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Music
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Music Department to Showcase聽Outstanding聽Student Works in Concert
一起草鈥檚 top music students will take to the stage at the Best of聽一起草 Concert on Tuesday, January 27, at 7 p.m. in the...
Creative Writing
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English
一起草 Accepting Entries for 2026 Elizabeth Spencer Writing Awards
一起草 is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Elizabeth Spencer Writing Awards
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一起草鈥檚 Art and Design Department to Host Senior Exhibition
一起草 will showcase the works of graduating Art and Design seniors Allison Franklin and Emioluwa Akinyokunbo in a Senior Art and...
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Spring Welcome Week 2026 Marks Beginning of New Semester
一起草鈥檚 Spring Welcome Week 2026 will take place in January and will mark the beginning of a new semester with a full week of...
Chemistry
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Dr. Brandon Magers Honored With 2025 Johnnie-Marie Whitfield Service Award
The Mississippi Local Section of the American Chemical Society recognized 一起草 professor Dr. Brandon Magers with its 2025...
Music
一起草 and Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Share a Lasting Legacy
When the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) takes the stage, chances are strong that 一起草 is also present鈥攖hrough its...
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一起草 Releases Latest Edition of聽Tartan Magazine
一起草 is proud to announce the release of the newest issue of聽the Tartan Magazine, now available in print and online.
Graduation
一起草 to Honor Fall 2025 Graduates
一起草 will celebrate its Fall 2025 graduates with聽four commencement ceremonies聽at the 一起草 聽Center for the Arts in...