University of Mississippi

public university

The University of Mississippi (also called Ole Miss) is a university in Oxford, Mississippi. The college was founded in 1848. Its sports teams, called the Rebels, play in the Southeastern Conference.

The University of Mississippi
MottoPro scientia et sapientia (Latin)
Motto in English
For knowledge and wisdom
TypePublic flagship research university
Established1848; 176 years ago (1848)
Academic affiliations
ORAU
APLU
SURA
Sea-grant
Space-grant
Endowment$736.3 million (2019)[1]
Budget$2.448 billion (2016)[2]
ChancellorGlenn Boyce
Vice-ChancellorKatrina Caldwell
ProvostNoel E. Wilkin
Academic staff
871
Students23,258 (fall 2017)[3]
Location, ,
United States

34°21′54″N 89°32′17″W / 34.365°N 89.538°W / 34.365; -89.538
CampusRural (small college town) 2,000+ acres
ColorsCardinal red and Navy blue[4]
   
NicknameRebels
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FBSSEC
Websitewww.olemiss.edu
James Meredith walking to class accompanied by U.S. marshals

History change

In September 1962, James Meredith won a lawsuit to secure admission to the previously segregated University of Mississippi. He attempted to enter campus on September 20, on September 25, and again on September 26. He was blocked by Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett, who said, "[N]o school will be integrated in Mississippi while I am your Governor." The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held Barnett and Lieutenant Governor Paul B. Johnson, Jr. in contempt, with fines of more than $10,000 for each day they refused to allow Meredith to enroll.

Attorney General Robert Kennedy sent U.S. Marshals. On September 30, 1962, Meredith entered the campus under their escort. Students and other whites began rioting that evening, throwing rocks and then shooting guns at the U.S. Marshals guarding Meredith. Two people were killed; 28 marshals suffered gunshot wounds; and 160 others were injured. After the Mississippi Highway Patrol withdrew from the campus, President John F. Kennedy sent regular US Army forces to the campus to quell the riot. Meredith began classes the day after the troops arrived.[5]

References change

  1. As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  2. "About UM: Facts - University of Mississippi". The University of Mississippi Facts & Statistics. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  3. Ole Miss News. "UM Welcomes New and Returning Students for Fall Semester". Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  4. "Licensing FAQ's". Department of Licensing – University of Mississippi. Archived from the original on July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  5. "James Meredith Integrates Ole Miss", Civil Rights Movement Veterans

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