The Delta
From farmlands turned wetlands, to students streamlining production, to researchers mapping how care and community shape health- Ole Miss is driving solutions that help the Delta thrive.
Making Our Impact
The Mississippi Delta has a rich cultural history and is one of the most vital agricultural and manufacturing centers for the state. Ole Miss has worked alongside business and health leaders to boost the region's industry and to improve health outcomes for Delta residents.
Improving Delta Health
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer for Mississippians, and significantly impacts Delta residents. Ole Miss researchers explored how investing in health care resources for rural communities can make a big difference in health outcomes.
Helping Delta Farmers
A team of researchers and graduate students put their expertise to work in the Mississippi Delta, where they studied the benefits of holding runoff water on agricultural landscapes after crops are harvested. This study holds many potential benefits for the state's agriculture industry, including improving soil health and crop yields.
Your Delta
Active programs serving Delta communities
Faculty and staff directly engaged in community partnerships
Working With Delta Businesses
Students from the University of Mississippi's Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence recently put their problem-solving skills to the test during a four-day value stream mapping course at Viking Range LLC in Greenwood.