News and College Life

The brothers of Omega Psi Phi celebrate their newly graduated members by strolling after commencement. 

Prior to the commencement ceremony, our videographers captured interviews with the graduates. This was taken during one of those interviews.

Students gather for the Last Day of Class Bash at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Friday May 1, 2026, in Oxford, Miss. The event, hosted by the Ole Miss Student Union, Student Activities Association and Ole Miss Athletics, featured activities including a Ferris wheel, food trucks and photo opportunities to mark the end of the semester.

Student receives her college degree and is filled with joy!

Student smiles with excitement at his commencement ceremony.

A participant holds a lantern at the annual May 4 Candlelight Vigil at Kent State University, May 4, 2026. The name of Sandra Scheuer — one of four students killed by the National Guard on May 4, 1970 — hangs in the foreground as candles burn at the base of the memorial. The light of the stained glass lantern illuminates the participant's face against the dark campus skyline, connecting present mourning to historical memory.

Students enjoy the company of Utley, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Andy Strickler’s dog, as President Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D, and her dog Koda host First Dog Day for faculty, staff and students Friday, May 1, 2026 on Fanning Green. Faculty and staff were invited to bring well-behaved canine friends out to celebrate the anniversary of Koda’s “Indoguration”. 

Students run through clouds of colored dust during the Move for Love - Color Walk/Run Friday, May 1, 2026 starting on Tempel Green. The event is co-sponsored by One Love, the office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy, Outdoor Adventures, and Student Accessibility Services. Runners completed two laps around campus, while walkers complete one lap. 

Emmy-wining singer-songwriter Daya takes the stage at Floralia, Saturday, May 2, 2026. 

A student athlete arrives for a special commencement in the stadium held just for the Women's Lacrosse team, who had to miss the official commencement to attend a championship playoff game.