Mississippi colleges and universities announced the Stronger Together initiative for student-athletes and communities to unite in support of togetherness, diversity and equality. Alcorn State, Delta State, Jackson State, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State, Rust College and Tougaloo College are all a part of the initiative.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, a new logo will be placed on student-athletes’ uniforms, equipment, warm-up gear and bags. This special logo will include the school’s specific branding with the words “Stronger Together” inside the outline of Mississippi.
After various coaches and administrators lobbied for the removal of the state flag in June, state legislators voted to replace the flag on June 28, and Gov.