The Creed of The University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi is a community of learning dedicated to nurturing excellence in intellectual inquiry and personal character in an open and diverse environment. As a voluntary member of this community:

I believe in respect for the dignity of each person

I believe in fairness and civility

I believe in personal and professional integrity

I believe in academic honesty

I believe in academic freedom

I believe in good stewardship of our resources

I pledge to uphold these values and encourage others to follow my example.

University of Mississippi Core Values

In pursuing its mission, the University of Mississippi:

Reaffirms its identity and purpose as fundamentally academic

Nurtures excellence in teaching, learning, creativity, and research

Provides the best and most accessible undergraduate education in the state of Mississippi

Offers high quality graduate and professional programs

Protects academic freedom and cultivates individual integrity and academic honesty

Promotes inclusiveness in its student body, faculty, and staff

Requires respect for all individuals and groups

Fosters a civil community of shared governance and collaborative endeavors

Practices good stewardship of its resources

Devotes its knowledge and abilities to serve the state and the world

Honors the dignity of all employees and compensates them fairly.