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Ole Miss considers changing name of journalism school after namesake's social media post

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The University of Mississippi is considering changing the name of its School of Journalism after receiving major backlash stemming from a controversial post made on Facebook by the school's namesake.

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Ed Meek is a well-known and respected alumnus of Ole Miss, as well as a significant booster for the journalism program.

The journalism school is named after Meek.

However, after a post he made on Facebook last Saturday night, school officials are going through the process to consider changing the name.

Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter said the post had “racial overtones,” according to the school newspaper.

Vitter sent students and faculty a letter Friday following meetings school officials had with students to voice their concerns and opinions Thursday night.

It is unclear how long this process will take or if the school will actually continue the process of considering the name change.