University of Mississippi facts for kids
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| Motto | Pro scientia et sapientia (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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For knowledge and wisdom |
| Type | Public flagship research university |
| Established | 1848 |
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Academic affiliations
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ORAU APLU SURA Sea-grant Space-grant |
| Endowment | $736.3 million (2019) |
| Budget | $2.448 billion (2016) |
| Chancellor | Glenn Boyce |
| Vice-Chancellor | Katrina Caldwell |
| Provost | Noel E. Wilkin |
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Academic staff
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871 |
| Students | 23,258 (fall 2017) |
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University
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United States
34°21′54″N 89°32′17″W / 34.365°N 89.538°W |
| Campus | Rural (small college town) 2,000+ acres |
| Colors | Cardinal red and Navy blue |
| Nickname | Rebels |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division I FBS – SEC |
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The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a large school in Oxford, Mississippi. It was started in 1848. The school's sports teams are called the Rebels. They play in the Southeastern Conference.
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History of Ole Miss
A Big Step for Equality
In September 1962, a man named James Meredith won a court case. This allowed him to attend the University of Mississippi. Before this, the school was "segregated." This meant only white students were allowed to go there. James Meredith wanted to change that.
He tried to enter the campus several times. But the Governor of Mississippi, Ross Barnett, blocked him. The Governor said no school in Mississippi would be integrated while he was in charge.
Help from the Government
Because the Governor refused, a court ordered him and the Lieutenant Governor to pay large fines. Then, Robert F. Kennedy, who was the Attorney General, sent U.S. Marshals to help James Meredith.
On September 30, 1962, James Meredith finally entered the campus. He was protected by the U.S. Marshals.
A Difficult Night
That evening, some students and other people started a riot. They threw rocks and shot guns at the marshals. Two people died, and many marshals and others were hurt.
After the local police left, President John F. Kennedy sent the U.S. Army to stop the riot. The troops arrived, and the campus became calm. James Meredith started his classes the very next day. This event was a very important moment in the fight for equal rights in the United States.
Images for kids
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James Meredith walking to class with U.S. marshals.
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The Lyceum, an old building from 1848.
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A plaque outside the Meek School of Journalism and New Media. It says the campus is a historic landmark for journalism.
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The University of Mississippi Library.
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Bondurant Hall, another building on campus.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Misisipi para niños
