Awards are always nice things to receive – especially when they weren’t expected. So when John Z. Kiss returned from a conference in Moscow and found an email announcing he is the recipient of NASA’s Outstanding Public Leadership Medal, the UM grad school dean was thrilled. “I have worked with NASA for 27 years andRead the story …
Kiss Gets NASA’s Highest Civilian Honor
Grad School dean to be awarded Outstanding Public Leadership Medal in September
September 3, 2014 by
Employee Fitness Classes, Wellness Events On Tap
September 2, 2014 by
RebelWell is hosting a series of Wellness on Wheels events this month for UM employees. The mini health fairs will be held at different locations on campus throughout July. There’s also an assortment of exercise classes available, Ole Miss Campus Recreation invites all students, faculty, staff and alumni with Turner Center memberships to sign upRead the story …
UM School of Education ‘Rocks’ Hotty Toddy Video
August 31, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi School of Education produced this video in anticipation of the Rebels’ first football game in 2014 and they knocked it out of the park. In fact, we’d go so far to say they ‘Rocked’ it. Pardon the pun, but Dean David Rock, along with fellow faculty and staff members, certainly knowRead the story …
Welcome Week at Ole Miss Lived Up to the Hype
August 30, 2014 by
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 …
The Grove Days of Fall
August 29, 2014 by
The Rebels knocked off the Boise State Broncos 35-13 last night, and we are now one day closer to celebrating a game day in the Grove. With just 15 days until that first magical tailgate, we thought we would pass along a few of our favorite Grove treats and decorating ideas form the Ole Miss Pinterest page. Hotty Toddy,Read the story …
Bring the Noise
Ole Miss Football Kicks off TONIGHT!
August 28, 2014 by
The Ole Miss Band, along with a large conglomerate of Rebel Nation, headed to Atlanta to show their support for the Rebels tonight against Boise State. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. on ESPN. If you cannot find a seat on the Square, do not have cable, or don’t have internet access, there is aRead the story …
By Any Other Name
August 26, 2014 by
The C.M. Tad Smith Coliseum, commonly known as “Tad Pad,” is coming to an end. Soon it will be replaced by a larger, improved basketball arena with a new name. Eventually, the building that looks like a blue flying saucer will be razed and the site repurposed. As they say, that’s progress. Of course, buildingRead the story …
UM Engineers Without Borders Works In Africa
August 26, 2014 by
Contrary to what news reports have said, there are better things happening in Africa than an epidemic ebola outbreak, starvation and mass genocide at the hands of anti-government guerillas. One of those good news events is the ongoing work of the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders. For going on six years now,Read the story …
Office of Admissions Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
August 25, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi’s Office of Admissions stepped up to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge given to them by the Admissions staff at Boise State University, which is UM’s first football opponent this year. The game will be played in Atlanta on Thursday, Aug. 28th at the Georgia Dome. UM’s staff has challenged theRead the story …
Ole Miss Family Program Gives Parents Inside Scoop
August 24, 2014 by
OK, so the headline is a little misleading. The fact is the Ole Miss Family Association is not just for Ole Miss parents. If someone you love is a student at Ole Miss, there is a way for you to keep up-to-date with all of the opportunities on campus forRead the story …