University of Mississippi
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The University of Mississippi is a public research university in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. The university's medical center is located in Jackson, Mississippi.
James Meredith accompanied by federal officials on campus
The campus hosts Rowan Oak, former home of Nobel Prize-winning writer William Faulkner and a National Historic Landmark.
Panoramic view of the courtyard behind the Lyceum (1848)
Barnard Observatory (1859) was designed to house the world's largest telescope.
The Help (film)
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The Help is a 2011 period drama film written and directed by Tate Taylor, and based on Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel of the same name. The film features an ensemble cast, including Emma Stone, Viola D
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…Mars, Patrick D. Smith, Stark Young, and John Grisham. Alumni in film include Emmy Award-winning actor Gerald McRaney and Tate Taylor, director of The Help. Musicians who studied at the university include Mose Allison and Grammy Award winner Glen Ballard. Athlete graduates include 12-time Grand Slam tennis…
Theatrical release poster