Mississippi Day

Mississippi Day returns on April 11, 2026 to our beautiful campus, and we cannot wait to see you there!

A University of Mississippi student outlines the highlights of a skeleton's anatomy to a young community member

Mississippi Day: Celebrating Our Impact, Culture, and Community

Mississippi Day is an annual event for all community members to showcase the impact of the University of Mississippi across our region, state and the world. Join us as we celebrate the state of Mississippi and the university’s contributions to its culture, education, health care and economy through hands-on activities, demonstrations, food and much more.

Mississippi Day 2024

View scenes from Mississippi Day 2024
A young student types on a typewriter during Mississippi Day 2024

Never Too Young to Learn

Students of all ages find something to do at Mississippi Day 2024 held on the Oxford campus of the University of Mississippi

A Mississippi Day volunteer shares more with participants during the event in 2024

Delivering on the Mission

Mississippi Day 2024 attendees hear from subject matter experts across the University of Mississippi campus during the event.

Attendees wander through the showcase tents at Mississippi Day 2024

Family Affair

Families from across northern Mississippi attended Mississippi Day 2024 where they learned from UM faculty, staff and students through multiple demonstrations and activities.

Two volunteers give materials to a young attendees at Mississippi Day

Fun for All Ages

Even the youngest participants can find a way to connect with the University of Mississippi at Mississippi Day