The Mississippi College Office of Student Success is typically housed in Leland Speed Library; today, it is housed on Google Meet. Regan Atkins, the office’s director, has been working tirelessly to make sure students have an outlet for all their learning needs. Since COVID-19 was found in Mississippi, moving classes entirely online, many staff members... Continue Reading →
In the past month, Mississippi College has had to change the way they operate drastically. Students switched to online Zoom classes, professors started teaching from home, and the MC leaders have had to make numerous decisions in a short amount of time. On Thursday, April 16, 2020, MC President Blake Thompson publicly announced that the... Continue Reading →
If you are like me, then you are struggling to stay fit during this pandemic. With public gyms being closed, at-home workouts seem to be the way to go. The problem is that working out at home is kind of difficult. For many people, home is a safe haven and place of rest. It can... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College Writing Center has been fully equipped to help students remotely. As COVID-19 continues to keep students away from MC, the Writing Center can meet students wherever they are. Writing Center Assistant Director Lingshan Song, said 17 tutors have been trained to work via Zoom, online chat, and online correspondence. Leading the Writing... Continue Reading →
The pandemic is sweeping through the world one person at a time labeled as COVID-19. This new virus, also known as the coronavirus, is a respiratory illness similar to the flu with its symptoms. Severe cases can lead to extended intensive care unit stays or even death. The USA, China, Spain and Italy are among... Continue Reading →
As students prepare to welcome Chick-fil-A and Einstein Bros. Bagels to a renovated Commons in the Fall 2020 semester, another campus favorite will be gone by the end of this semester — 1826. According to Mike Prince, Director of Food Services, 1826, the beloved cafe on the Piazza, will close its doors “for good” as... Continue Reading →
This summer, Dr. Keith Elder, a professor and professional in the field of public health from Birmingham, Alabama, will succeed Debbie Norris as provost and executive vice president. Elder currently serves as the program director for the Samford University School of Public Health, a program he founded four years ago in July 2016 to teach... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi College School of Law is in the heart of Jackson. Nearby are the State Capitol Building, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi Supreme Court, and other lower courts. Only two law schools dominate the state: The University of Mississippi School of Law in Oxford and MC Law. MC Law offers two types... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, Feb. 22, several students from across campus volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse and helped individuals impacted by flooding on the Pearl River in Jackson and Ridgeland. According to the National Weather Service, The Pearl River rose to its third highest recorded level on Monday, Feb. 17, cresting at 36.67 feet, eight feet above flood... Continue Reading →
