Welcome Week 2014 sure has flown by. As we’ve said before on this blog, it’s an extremely exciting week that dictates months of planning on behalf of so many departments on campus. Now that it’s gone, things will settle into a rhythm on campus, but if you haven’t been here to experience it, it’s unlikeRead the story …
Ole Miss Releases First Phase of Renovation, Expansion Plans for Vaught-Hemingway
South End Zone Renovation for 2015 Season, North End Zone Expansion for 2016 Season
August 21, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. — As part of a step-by-step plan for the renovation and expansion that will have Vaught-Hemingway Stadium completed by the start of the 2016 football season, the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation has released drawings for the expansion of premium seating in the south end zone complex. The project is part of the firstRead the story …
Ole Miss Volleyball Reports, Begins Preseason Camp
Rebels Practice Twice Saturday
August 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While many students are enjoying the final days of summer, the Ole Miss volleyball team, under first-year head coach Steven McRoberts, is already back in Oxford preparing for the 2014 season, as preseason camp kicked off Saturday. Friday, the team reported to campus for a full day of orientation, acclimation and teamRead the story …
Ole Miss Fans Meet Rebel Players, Coaches in Oxford
Meet the Rebels Day Draws Big Crowd
August 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A Manning Center crowd of about 5,000 Rebel fans were treated to a bevy of autograph and photo opportunities, children’s games, food, giveaways and merchandise at the 2014 Ole Miss Meet The Rebels Day, presented by Cannon Motors. Fans met with players and coaches from the preseason nationally ranked football team, asRead the story …
Ole Miss Soccer Reports For Fall Practice Wednesday
Rebels Hold First of Two-A-Day Practice With Spirited Workouts
August 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss soccer team took to the pitch Wednesday morning to kick off preseason workouts with the first of two practices as the Rebels prepare for the upcoming season which begins on August 22, when Ole Miss hosts Georgia. The season-opening match with the Bulldogs will begin at 6 p.m. atRead the story …
UM Announces Plan for Leadership on Issues of Race and Diversity
Chancellor releases report on campus environment, creates new position of vice chancellor for diversity
August 1, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones has released a comprehensive action plan for fostering a more inclusive and welcoming environment on campus. The recommendations are the fruit of a study of wide-ranging opinions on campus culture from students, faculty and administrators, which were paired with input from respected consultants. The plan includes a newRead the story …
Ole Miss Breaks Ground on New Arena
Facility to officially be named The Pavilion at Ole Miss
July 31, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chancellor Dan Jones called them extraordinary days for the University of Mississippi, as the athletics program and university move forward together and build their shared dream of excellence. Once a vision, the new basketball arena, which will officially be named The Pavilion at Ole Miss, became more of a reality with aRead the story …
Clarion Ledger: Mannings, UMMC develop healthy-living campaign
July 24, 2014 by
Imagine, for the moment, every famous athlete gave back to their community in the manner the Archie Manning family does. Just imagine. Dr. Jimmy Keeton, who heads up the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has. “The world would be a better place,” Keeton says. “Mississippi would be a much more healthy place.” Read the entireRead the story …
Ole Miss’ Saiz Helps Spain to Silver Medal at U20 European Championship
July 22, 2014 by
HERAKLION, Greece — Ole Miss sophomore forward Sebastian Saiz finished with 6 points and 8 rebounds, as Spain fell 65-57 to Turkey in the gold medal game at the FIBA Under-20 European Championship Sunday. Saiz and Spain claim the silver medal, its eighth-consecutive podium finish, and finished with a 7-3 record at the tournament, havingRead the story …
Ole Miss Players Make Nagurski, Outland Trophy Watch Lists
July 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The preseason honors are flooding in for Ole Miss football players this week. On Thursday, sophomore defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche was named to preseason watch lists for both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy, senior safety Cody Prewitt made the Nagurski list, and sophomore offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil made the OutlandRead the story …