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School of Journalism and New Media
University of Mississippi

The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics

The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics’ mission is to create a better understanding of the media, politicians, and the role of the First Amendment in our democracy. The center inside the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media is funded through a $5 million grant from the Freedom Forum, a foundation dedicated to educating people about the importance of a free press and the First Amendment.

The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics

The center features programs, multimedia displays, and writings that examine the complex relationships between the media and politicians—past, present, and future. The center pays special attention to Southern perspectives.

For more information, visit the website.