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Civil
Rights Memorial Design Selected
In
1995, a group of Southern Studies graduate students envisioned
a civil rights memorial on campus. In a class taught by
Center founding director William Ferris, the students
discussed the symbolism used on the University of Mississippi
campus. As then-class member John T. Edge, now director
of the Southern Foodways Alliance, describes it, "We
came to a consensus that the campus was wanting for inclusive
symbols that reflect the positive effects of the civil
rights movement and the struggle for equal access to education
in the state of Mississippi."
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A national panel of experts selected Terry Adkins's
design for the University's memorial to the integration
of higher education. The work, to be installed
between the Lyceum and the J. D. Williams Library,
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Open
Doors:
40
Years of Opportunity
The
2002-03 academic year at the University of Mississippi
is dedicated to the courage of James H. Meredith
and all students, faculty, staff, and alumni
who have stoop up for open doors and opportunity
for all on our campus. Click
here for details.
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