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Former Alcorn State President Felecia Nave was terminated, IHL minutes show

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Thu, 05/18/2023 - 04:52 PM

Executive session meeting minutes show that the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees “terminated” Felecia Nave as president of Alcorn State University — a modicum of information but more clarification than the board has provided in other instances of presidential turnover this year.

Mississippi Profile: Sherye Simmons Green

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Wed, 05/17/2023 - 02:56 PM

Green’s faith has been a foundation of her writing. In 2017, she published a collection of devotionals she had written for Mississippi Christian Living and Our South magazines.

Co-Lin announces Spring 2023 graduates

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Wed, 05/17/2023 - 09:58 AM

A grade point average of 4.0 is required of full-time students carrying at least 12 semester hours for listing on the President’s List.

Spring 2023 honor roll announced at Co-Lin

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Wed, 05/17/2023 - 09:56 AM

WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College Dean of Student Services and College Registrar Samantha Speeg announces there are 674 students on the spring semester honor roll. Of this number, there are 165 on the President’s List, 233 on the Vice President’s List, and 276 on the Honors List.
A grade point average of 4.0 is required of full-time students carrying at least 12 semester hours for listing on the President’s List.

The University of Southern Mississippi's administration building. Credit: Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today/ Report for America

USM names Lance Nail provost despite concerns on campus

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Tue, 05/16/2023 - 04:24 PM

President Joe Paul announced at a meeting of select faculty and students on Tuesday that he had picked a new provost at University of Southern Mississippi: Lance Nail, the candidate whose checkered past sparked student protests, more than 1,000 signatures on a change.org petition and letters from faculty opposing his hiring.

The selection is now pending approval from the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees, which meets later this week, a university spokesperson confirmed to Mississippi Today.

McCann Joins East Mississippi Lions

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Tue, 05/16/2023 - 12:37 PM

Congratulations to Kymiah McCann on signing a scholarship to cheer for the East Mississippi Lions. McCann was joined by her family and friends on signing day. Seated Kimberly McCann, Kymiah McCann, and Devionne McCann, standing from left to right Chance Barron, Maddy Barron, Lindsey Purdum, Johnny McDonald, Synthia McDonald, Quaeshunda McCann, Principal Bill Broadhead, and Chuck Maxie.

Treasurer McRae Announces 2023 Art Contest Winners

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Mon, 05/15/2023 - 12:24 PM

Below is a press release from Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae:

David McRae recently announced the 2023 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest winners with a reception at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Twelve students and one teacher took home a combined $3,500 worth of scholarships during the event.

“In these students’ artwork, we saw the beauty of their creativity, but also a snapshot of their dreams,” said McRae. “I’m thrilled to help them in their journey to achieve those dreams with a scholarship from College Savings Mississippi.”

Community Foundation for Mississippi, State Treasurer announce funds for Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and Blind

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Fri, 05/12/2023 - 11:38 AM

Treasurer McRae said Ms. Zeita Parker’s estate had given the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and Blind roughly $250,000.

On Thursday, the Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM), State Treasurer David McRae, and the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and Blind (MSDB) held a press conference to announce the creation of a new fund at CFM to benefit MSDB.

Congressman Thompson Announced $999,999 Awarded to Jackson State University

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Thu, 05/11/2023 - 03:40 PM

Below is a political press release from Congressman Bennie G. Thompson:

United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) recently announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $999,999 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing food security and climate resilience (MS)" is under the direction of Joseph Whittaker.

Congressman Thompson Announced $500,000 Awarded to Jackson State University

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Thu, 05/11/2023 - 03:36 PM

Below is a political press release from Congressman Bennie G. Thompson:

United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) recently announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $500,000 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "Excellence in Research: Spontaneous Nucleation Strategy for High-Quality Perovskite Films" is under the direction of Dai Qilin.

MDE: Two Mississippi Students Named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars

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Thu, 05/11/2023 - 02:56 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

Two Mississippi students are among the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Early Dismissal for SCSD

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Thu, 05/11/2023 - 02:07 PM

Due to inclement weather scheduled for this afternoon, all SCSD schools will dismiss early at 2:45 pm.

‘They treated us like criminals’: UMMC lets go of most instructors for Oxford nursing program

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Wed, 05/10/2023 - 05:12 PM

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has let go nearly all of the instructors at its Oxford-based accelerated bachelors of science in nursing program, prompting outcry from current and former students who worry this will hurt their chances of passing the national nursing exam.

In the latest college president turnover, Rust College’s Ivy Taylor is out

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Wed, 05/10/2023 - 01:34 PM

The wave of presidential turnover at Mississippi’s institutions of higher learning has come to Rust College.

The state’s oldest historically Black college in Holly Springs announced in a press release Wednesday that Ivy Taylor, who was appointed in June 2020, has left. Though Taylor gave an interview to a local paper last week announcing she was leaving, it’s unclear if she stepped down or was fired; the press release does not say. Her last day was May 6.

Jason Ratliff hands Pickles over to her happy mom, LouJane Wills of Conway, Ark.

‘There are people out there who care’

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Tue, 05/09/2023 - 03:21 PM

Pickles Wills is a very lucky cat.
On April 22, Pickles’ “mom,” LouJane Adams Wills and her husband Robert were returning from Orange Beach, Ala., to their home in Conway, Ark., with Pickles comfortably ensconced in the back of their car. They stopped for gas at the Circle K station in Magee, and LouJane got Pickles out of the car for a breath of fresh air, holding the fluffy tortoise shell cat in her arms.

Five Mississippi universities to see tuition increase in 2023-2024

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Fri, 05/05/2023 - 02:28 PM

Alcorn State, Delta State, and Mississippi Valley State are the only three Mississippi universities where tuition will not change for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Alfred E. McNair Jr. to succeed Duff as IHL President

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Fri, 05/05/2023 - 12:46 PM

Duff and McNair have served on the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board since 2015.

Dr. Alfred R. McNair, Jr. will take the reins of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) in Mississippi as President next week succeeding Tom Duff.

SOS: Secretary Watson Announces 2023-2024 SOS Student Ambassadors

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Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:20 PM

Below is a press release from Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson:

After a competitive application process, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is proud to announce the 2023-2024 class of Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassadors.

The Ambassador program equips high school seniors with the knowledge and resources to engage as leaders within their schools and communities. This year's group of Ambassadors consists of 67 students from 46 schools in 35 counties across all four congressional districts.

Kaylee McWilliams Joins JCJC Marching Band

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Wed, 05/03/2023 - 04:58 PM

Kaylee McWilliams will attend Jones County Junior College as a member of the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band. Kaylee was joined by her family on signing day.

Emily Wicker joins the Maroon Typhoon

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Wed, 05/03/2023 - 04:49 PM

Emily Wicker will attend Jones County Junior College as a member of the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band. Wicker was joined by her sister Jennifer Warren on signing day. She is the daughter of David and Wanda Wicker.

Green’s faith has been a foundation of her writing. In 2017, she published a collection of devotionals she had written for Mississippi Christian Living and Our South magazines.

Treasurer McRae said Ms. Zeita Parker’s estate had given the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and Blind roughly $250,000.

Alcorn State, Delta State, and Mississippi Valley State are the only three Mississippi universities where tuition will not change for the upcoming school year.

Duff and McNair have served on the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board since 2015.

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Green’s faith has been a foundation of her writing. In 2017, she published a collection of devotionals she had written for Mississippi Christian Living and Our South magazines.

Treasurer McRae said Ms. Zeita Parker’s estate had given the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and Blind roughly $250,000.

Alcorn State, Delta State, and Mississippi Valley State are the only three Mississippi universities where tuition will not change for the upcoming school year.

Duff and McNair have served on the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board since 2015.

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