Looking for more information about the nutritional content of the food served at many of the dining locations around campus? OleMissDining.com is your source. Powered by CampusDish, this web site features locations, menus, hours of operation, nutritional information and more for many of the dining options located around campus. Spending a little time diving intoRead the story …
A Little Snow In The Grove
Ole Miss, Oxford wakes up to light snowfall Saturday
Having moved to Oxford in September after 8 years living on the Gulf Coast, it had been a while since I’d seen any snow. The last time was on my wedding day in February 2009, when it came an actual blizzard up the road in Byhalia, which is my wife’s hometown. Naturally, she and IRead the story …
5 tips for Pinterest use in higher ed PR
... And a tip of the hat to old-school Super Mario Bros. and pugs in clothes
Keeping up with the latest social media trends is kind of like playing old-school Super Mario Brothers for Nintendo. You know, when the screen is moving forward quickly and Mario has to keep running forward while dodging all kinds of little killer turtles? While killer turtles and social media aren’t directly related, it can beRead the story …
Making the Olympic Team
University athletes, coaches have competed in international event seven times over past 25 years
Though there won’t be any athletes from the University of Mississippi competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, the Rebel connection to the world’s largest and longest-running sports competition most definitely has been strong and significant. With determination, discipline and defiance of odds against them in some cases, 11 Ole Miss menRead the story …
This Week: Oxford Film Festival, UM Intellectual Property Law Conference
It’s award season in Hollywood, which can only mean one thing: The 11th annual Oxford Film Festival begins Thursday. The four-day event will showcase film talent from all over the world alongside local filmmakers. The festival at the Malco Oxford Commons will offer 78 films to be enjoyed by the average moviegoer or the harshestRead the story …
Haunted Halls: Sam-Gerard
Each day when I walk around campus, I often think about the rich history Ole Miss has. Take for instance the names on the buildings. Who were those people? As a member of the University Communications staff, I work in Sam-Gerard Hall. According to Gerald Walton’s book, “The University of Mississippi: A Pictorial History,” the buildingsRead the story …
Meek Hall: Add A Little Art to Your Day
Winter at Ole Miss does not take away from the allure of the campus but it demands patience while it rests awaiting the first offerings of spring. On certain days, the cold cuts through the layers of clothes and skin only to be felt in my bones as I hurry to work each morning. And,Read the story …
5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Instagram Account
With social media evolving daily, it is important to stay on top of the current trend. For us higher ed folks, Instagram can be a great tool to reach our current and prospective students since nearly half of its users are under the age of 25. While many may think Instagram is as simple asRead the story …
Are You Ready to Start Something?
What can you accomplish in 54 hours? With the plethora of resources available during Oxford’s first-ever Startup weekend, Feb. 7-9, you might surprise yourself. Startup Weekend is a global movement, designed to provide a unique experience for all types of entrepreneurs. Oxford’s first-ever event will take place at the Innovation Hub @ Insight Park, located onRead the story …
Our Search for Gold (and Silver)
Why awards are so important for our department, university
I’m a pretty competitive guy. Just like so many other kids growing up, I had a dream to play professional sports. Whether it be running around the baseball diamonds of the Oxford Park Commission during my middle school days or schooling my best friend in table tennis in my parent’s garage while in high school,Read the story …







