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Philanthropy University Shatters Fundraising Record

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University Shatters Fundraising Record
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi raised a record $284.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026, a 32% increase totaling $69 million, that will expand scholarships, cancer care and research, premier facilities and athletics excellence.
Ole Miss Campus Takes Shape with Major Construction Projects
OXFORD, Miss. – With the hustle and bustle of a new academic year, visitors to the University of Mississippi will notice construction fences and ongoing projects all across campus.
Ford Center Sets the Stage for a New Season of Entertainment
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts is raising its curtain on a new season at the University of Mississippi.
READY Program Offers College Experience to Students with Disabilities
OXFORD, Miss. – The line of cars along Rebel Drive outside Burns Hall looked like any other freshman move-in day at the University of Mississippi, but this one in June was different, the first of its kind at Ole Miss. 

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UM Enrollment Breaking Records, Chancellor Tells IHL

While universities across the nation prepare for an enrollment cliff, enrollment at UM continues to grow, Chancellor Glenn Boyce told the IHL board. From 2020 to '25, Ole Miss has seen a 31% growth in overall enrollment and similar increases in minority students. The university also has processed more than 46,500 applications for this fall, he said.

That Green Air-Quality Dot May Not Really Mean Safe

New research suggests that pollution levels allowed under current U.S. regulations can still be associated with serious heart problems, challenging what qualifies as "safe," according to ScienceDirect. A University of Mississippi team examined 95 air pollution studies from around the world, and compared exposures to low levels of particulate matter with adverse cardiovascular health outcomes.

Ole Miss Online IMC Master's Program Ranked in Top 5

The Stuff of Success ranked the top online master's programs in integrated marketing communications, based on curriculum depth, flexibility, faculty credentials, student outcomes and industry reputation. The site included UM among the top 5, noting, " With its audience-first approach to campaign development and a strong sense of campus community, Ole Miss helps students bridge creative ideas with measurable business results."

US Housing Starts Hit Six-year Low as Multifamily Projects Plunge

Housing starts fell to their lowest level in six years amid economic concerns and a pullback in multifamily projects. Many consumers feel homes are unaffordable, given high mortgage rates, flat incomes and uncertainty over the Iran war. "Builders know this and are not willing to put product in the ground," said Ken Johnson, the Walker Family Chair of Real Estate at UM.

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