News Tipoffs - Mississippi Editors
American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi
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Analytics and Trading Lab Brings Wall Street to Business Row
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Analytics and Trading Lab Brings Wall Street to Business Row
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OXFORD, Miss. - Visitors to the University of Mississippi's Analytics and Trading Lab might think they have stepped into an alcove of a working trading floor, where analysts track markets in real time, debate investment calls and manage actual money.
The lab is home to two ambitious ventures, the future Center for Financial Futures and
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Ascent into the Unknown: Reflections from the Columbus AFB Stair Climb
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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Ascent into the Unknown: Reflections from the Columbus AFB Stair Climb
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* Published Oct. 2, 2026
* By SrA Jessica Blocher
* 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -
The air inside the concrete stairwell was thick, stagnant, and suffocatingly hot.
There was no morning breeze cutting through the Mississippi humidity
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
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DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 7 with college's highest awards
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 7 with college's highest awards
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Six outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime faculty member of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 25, for their distinguished professional careers and service to the college. These alumni include four who were recognized as
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Augustana names Quad Cities strategic leader Angela Snyder to new role focused on engaged learning
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Augustana College posted the following news:
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Augustana names Quad Cities strategic leader Angela Snyder to new role focused on engaged learning
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Augustana College has selected Quad Cities strategic leader and 2002 alumna Angela Snyder to serve as its first assistant vice president for impact learning, a new role designed to connect every Augustana student more intentionally with hands-on learning, career preparation and meaningful work in the community
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Biology and chemistry students gain research experience through REU programs
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Biology and chemistry students gain research experience through REU programs
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Shippensburg University biology students Robert Long and Alissa Dorsey, and chemistry students Kate Tarbert and Landon Herzog, spent the summer of 2026 conducting research through Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grants and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, supported by the SU Foundat
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Florida AG Sues Pfizer, Bourla Over Deceptive Marketing of COVID Vaccines
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.:
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Florida AG Sues Pfizer, Bourla Over Deceptive Marketing of COVID Vaccines
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday sued Pfizer and its CEO, Albert Bourla, al
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
October 2, 2026
Alicia Lutz
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest faculty and staff members to campus!
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest employees to the Cougar family! Whether they're stepping on campus for the first time or coming home to the College after some time away, these new faculty and staff m
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Connoisseurs Series Brings World-Class Artists to Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news:
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Connoisseurs Series Brings World-Class Artists to Southern Miss
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The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Music will bring internationally acclaimed artists, distinctive musical voices and free performances to Hattiesburg through its 2026-27 Connoisseurs Series.
The series opens Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Marsh Auditorium with "A Centennial Celebration of Miles Davis and John
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Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority With "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 2, 2026
Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority with "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
With just over one month to go until the midterm elections, Democrats are "within striking distance" as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer makes the case that the party is "on the edge of taking back the Senate" thanks to a "bi
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Diamond Jo Dubuque Guest Hits $46,000+ Jackpot
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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Diamond Jo Dubuque Guest Hits $46,000+ Jackpot
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - A lucky guest at Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque struck it big on September 27, taking home a $46,470.90 jackpot.
The local guest, who prefers to remain anonymous, was playing Wonder 4(tm) by Aristocrat Gaming(tm) when their $12 bet turned their visit to into a memorabl
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Dolores Justus Artworks Featured at ASU-Beebe During October
BEEBE, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news:
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Dolores Justus Artworks Featured at ASU-Beebe During October
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The ASU-Beebe Art Department is proud to present the artworks of Arkansas artist Dolores Justus Reuther at the England Center Art Gallery during the month of October.
The public is invited to meet Justus and view her work during the exhibit reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 in the England Center Art Gallery, located
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
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Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
FDA
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Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46435) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Foreign Agents Registration Act: Background and Issues for Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
On June 9, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) into law (22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621). As initially enacted, FARA sought to expose foreign influence in American politi
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here.
"Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment
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HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLLOUT OF $423 MILLION TO MISS. AG PRODUCERS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLLOUT OF $423 MILLION TO MISS. AG PRODUCERS
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Improved Agriculture Risk Coverage & Price Loss Coverage Authorized in Working Families Tax Cuts Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the start of an estimated $423 million in farm safety net improvements being made available to Mississippi agricultural producers as the Farm
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IDEELab helps young fans build cowbells on record-setting night
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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IDEELab helps young fans build cowbells on record-setting night
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Contact: Chris Whitaker
STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State University's new world record for most cowbells ringing simultaneously during the Sept. 26 football win against Missouri is in part thanks to the university's Bagley College of Engineering and its IDEELab. The lab helped young Bulldog fans build 209 cowbells prior to kick
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MC posts record retention rate, strong enrollment numbers for fall 2026
CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC posts record retention rate, strong enrollment numbers for fall 2026
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Mississippi Christian University (MC) maintained strong enrollment numbers for fall 2026, highlighted by a record student retention rate.
MC's 85-percent retention rate - the percentage of first-year students who return for their second year - is six percentage points higher than the University's 10-year average.
"The di
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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Opens PRCC Fine Arts Series with Dynamic, Genre-Spanning Concert
POPLARVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Pearl River Community College posted the following news release:
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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Opens PRCC Fine Arts Series with Dynamic, Genre-Spanning Concert
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October 2, 2026
POPLARVILLE, Miss. -Pearl River Community College welcomed the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to open the 2026-27 fine arts season on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts.
"We were honored to receive support from the Mississippi Arts Commi
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MSU Extension's Lyndon Kelley receives Distinguished National Service Award
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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MSU Extension's Lyndon Kelley receives Distinguished National Service Award
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Michigan State University Extension irrigation specialist Lyndon Kelley received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents.
"I appreciate receiving this award, but more importantly, I have enjoyed working with Extension irrigation
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Rep. Thompson, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin:
We write to express our outrage at the misuse of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) f
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SC State students prepare for competitive global workforce at Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State students prepare for competitive global workforce at Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute
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Josiah Rayford, Alia Goode, Shelton Manning Jr. and Josiah Stroman networked with industry leaders and peers from across the nation.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Four South Carolina State University students had the opportunity to connect with career opportunities and build leadership
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SEC Charges Mississippi Man With Fraud in Alleged Marijuana Company Investment Scheme
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Thomas J. Moore, III, No. 1:26-cv-00286-LG-BWR (S.D. Miss. filed Sept. 30, 2026)
On September 30, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Thomas J. Moore, III, a resident of D'Iberville, Mississippi, with misappropriating approximately $1.94 million from approximately 20 individuals in connection with a medical marijuana business Moore
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Senator Wicker Honors Mississippi "Angels in Adoption" Honorees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Senator Wicker Honors Mississippi "Angels in Adoption" Honorees
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., this week honored Sara and Nic Pendleton and Thomas Dent as honorees for the 2026 "Angels in Adoption" award. Senator Wicker nominated the Pendletons while Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., nominated Mr. Dent. This recognition honors years of foster parent service and dedicated advo
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SIUE Has 20 Club Sports Teams and Like Frisbee and Fencing All Are Welcome
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE Has 20 Club Sports Teams and Like Frisbee and Fencing All Are Welcome
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Hayden Devore, a junior history major with a pre-law minor, joined SIUE's fencing club after Thanksgiving break two years ago, knowing nothing about the sport. What kept them coming back wasn't just the fencing-it was weekends like the one at a tournament in their first year, when the team rented an Ai
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Thomas A. Fanning Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Thomas A. Fanning Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
Atlanta -- October 1, 2026
The Board of Regents today named longtime business leader and Georgia Tech alumnus Thomas A. Fanning as the 15th chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG).
Fanning, who was named the sole finalist for the position last month, succeeds Chancellor Sonny Perdue.
Perdue is retiring Dec. 31 after more
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True Blue Pathways students experience college life, learn alongside peers at MC
CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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True Blue Pathways students experience college life, learn alongside peers at MC
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Students at Mississippi Christian University have known Timothy Miller as the young man who gives them cheerful fist bumps when they pick up their orders at the Chick-fil-A on campus.
This fall, they recognize him as a classmate.
Clinton residents Miller and JoJo Talley comprise the first cohort ot the new True
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Wellness Week activities help MC students optimize their physical, mental health
CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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Wellness Week activities help MC students optimize their physical, mental health
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A substantial amount of peer-reviewed research and national survey data indicate that many college students experience significant stress, burnout and mental health challenges that can affect learning, retention and daily functioning.
For the third year, Mississippi Christian University is offering a weeklong ser
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