University of Mississippi News

U.S. Boosting Marijuana Crop Available for Research

The U.S. government is growing the largest crop of research marijuana in five years, responding to interest in varieties with high levels of THC and CBD. The government is the only source of pot for nearly all research in the …

Judge Weighs Family’s Wrongful Death Claim Against U of Mississippi Football

A Hinds County judge says he will rule soon on a motion by the University of Mississippi to move a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a former Ole Miss football player to Lafayette County. Arguments were heard …

U of Southern Mississippi Denies Bias Claim

The University of Southern Mississippi has denied the claims of a Hispanic woman that she was discriminated against in her pursuit of a master’s degree. Maria Salcido, who lives in Wisconsin, filed the suit July 10 in Forrest County Circuit …