Integrating Ole Miss: A Transformative, Deadly Riot Fifty years ago Monday, James Meredith became the first black student enrolled in the University of Mississippi. His attendance sparked a violent uprising on campus, requiring President Kennedy to send National Guard and Army troops. What happened when James Meredith tried to integrate […]
President John F. Kennedy responded by ordering 3,000 federal troops into position near Birmingham and making preparations to federalize the Alabama National Guard. Four months later, on 15 September, Ku Klux Klan members bombed Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, killing four young girls. What was President Kennedy’s response to the […]
In response to riots over desegregation the University of Mississippi, President Kennedy declared that… Americans were free to disagree with the law but not to disobey it. How did President Kennedy respond to the riots after the desegregation of the University of Mississippi? James Meredith and the Integration of Ole […]
Known affectionately as Ole Miss, Mississippi’s flagship university has helped improve life for all Mississippians through its missions of education, research and service for more than 160 years, achieving many firsts and noteworthy accomplishments along the way. What is Ole Miss best known for? The University of Mississippi, affectionately known […]
Comfortable, light clothing. Don’t go out and buy new clothes! Attire is very casual. What should I wear to Ole Miss game days? From button-up shirts and bow ties to cocktail dresses and cowboy boots, the Ole Miss students always dress in their Sunday (or I guess we could say […]
Among some of the more popular “suggestions” of origin floating around are that it was developed after the Virginia Tech Regimantal Band called The Highty Tighties, derived from a cheer used throughout World War II, associated with the description of a warm alcoholic drink or a term that referred to […]
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. Kennedy — Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. Was JFK a Phi Kappa Theta? John F. Kennedy- Mass lambda One of Phi Kappa Theta’s more prominent alumni, he was married to Jacqueline Kennedy and became the thirty-fifth President of the United States. What presidents have been in frats? […]
Delta Gamma is also known for receiving the most financial support and donations from alumnae than any other sorority, and they are known for professionally promoting members through ongoing networking events focused on career growth. What kind of sorority is Delta Gamma? Sorority Reputations Sorority Name Tier Delta Zeta low […]
Ole Miss has one of the largest Greek systems in the country, and it’s notoriously competitive when it comes to rush. Each year over 2000 girls will sign up to participate in formal recruitment, which takes place in the fall after the school semester has begun. How much does it […]
Trine University does not offer athletic scholarships for Football. Need-based and academic scholarships are available for student-athletes. Athletic scholarships are available for NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NAIA and NJCAA. On average, 34% of all student-athletes receive athletic scholarships. What is Trine opportunity Award? Trine Valedictorian/Salutatorian Award Any newly […]
Northwestern Polytechnic University officials have spoken with a US Customs and Border Protection representative and it is the representative’s understanding that no US government agency has blacklisted NPU and that there is no general order for US Customs officers to refuse entry into the US by NPU students, it said. […]
Housing Requirements and Application Process Trine students are required to live on campus. Do you have to live on campus at Pacific University? Pacific University requires all students under 20 years of age by the first day of fall term to live and board on-campus unless the student has fulfilled […]
Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).Centenary College of Louisiana. Former names College of Louisiana (1825–1845) Centenary College (1839–1845) Undergraduates 523 Postgraduates 107 What’s the oldest college west of […]
(Here, LFG is being used with the meaning “Looking For Group.”) What does LFG mean at Ole Miss? Of course, it featured his “Lane Train” nickname: In Ole Miss’ first game in Kiffin’s offense, it put up 35 points and 613 total yards of offense. However, it wasn’t enough to […]