SUMMARY: University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Board of Governors and Board of Directors, as announced by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Boyce’s extensive experience in intercollegiate athletics is expected to benefit these boards during a transformative time in college sports. The Board of Governors oversees NCAA bylaws while the Board of Directors focuses on policy and legislation. Since becoming chancellor in 2019, Boyce has advocated for improvements in collegiate athletics. He emphasizes the importance of athletics in fostering community and supporting student-athletes, starting a four-year term on both boards immediately.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s circuit clerk’s offices are now accepting in-person and mail-in absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. Residents can visit the secretary of state‘s website for information, FAQs, and guidance on absentee voting. In-person absentee voting is available on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, with the last day to vote absentee in person on Nov. 2. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day. Voters need to be registered by Oct. 7 to participate. For questions, they can email or call designated election contacts.

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SUMMARY: A Mississippi State University researcher, Dana Morin, is investigating Gulf Coast coyotes to aid the conservation of red wolves. Funded by a $2.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, her study focuses on identifying red wolf genetic ancestry in local canids, which may hold genetic variation critical for future conservation efforts. Collaborating with researchers from various institutions, Morin’s team aims to assess the ecological factors promoting red wolf ancestry and develop tools for better conservation strategies. This project is one of ten funded under a new conservation initiative, impacting biodiversity and conservation practices.

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