“This evolution of technology in daily life and social organization has led to the fact that the modernization of information and communication processes has become the driving force of social evolution.” – Digital technology and social change expert Martin Hilbert OXFORD, Miss. – That statement is perhaps nowhere more true than on the University ofRead the story …
C Spire Brings Speedzone to Pavilion
Ultra-fast Internet welcomes UM community, Rebel fans to new arena
November 11, 2015 by
Jordan Increases Forward Together Campaign Support to $2 Million
Manning Center practice field to be named in his honor
November 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Early in his career, Bill Jordan found it difficult to scrape up enough money to pay the rent on a trade show booth. Now, as creator and CEO of the nation’s leading line of camouflage patterns, he is recognized as a major supporter of the University of Mississippi’s athletics programs, and hisRead the story …
Homecoming Week Features Variety of Events
Freebies, fun and football are just a few of the highlights
October 4, 2015 by
It’s Homecoming Week! Break out that red and blue (we know that’s what makes up most of your closet anyway) and get ready to show your school spirit throughout the week with tons of exciting events leading up to the Homecoming football game Oct. 10, when the Ole Miss Rebels take on the mighty NewRead the story …
Five Rebel Greats to be Enshrined in M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame
Patrick Willis headlines honorees
September 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame will get a little more prestigious this weekend. Five Rebel greats, representing four different sports, will be welcomed to the Hall of Fame at a ceremony Friday night – Dori Carter (women’s golf, 2006-09), Johnny Neumann (men’s basketball, 1971), Dawson Pruett (football, 1987-90), John ShawRead the story …
Summer Research Program Focuses on Concussion Prevention for Athletes
Grant will get high school students involved in wiring Vaught-Hemingway to aid in impact awareness
May 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi engineering professor is helping tackle the risks of head injuries in athletes engaged in contact sports, particularly football, and is inviting bright high school students to help with the project this summer. Matthew Morrison, an assistant professor of electrical engineering, is using high-tech sensors to monitor the forcesRead the story …
UM Extends Contract for Athletics Director
Deal will keep Ross Bjork at Ole Miss through 2019
April 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Athletics Director Ross Bjork have agreed in principle to a contract extension that will keep him at Ole Miss through 2019 at a base salary of $650,000 with $100,000 in academic and on-the-field performance incentives. This extension, announced Friday by Chancellor Dan Jones, adds a year toRead the story …
UM Named Top 20 in Higher Ed Crowdfunding
Technology connects university with a new generation of supporters
March 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has been nationally recognized among the top 20 crowdfunding programs in higher education by Evertrue, a social donor management platform. Crowdfunding encourages potential donors to give by offering a user-friendly format. Online donation platforms reach a wide audience through social channels and allow donors to specify which projects theyRead the story …
Frizzell Named to SEC Community Service Team
Second consecutive honor for Ole Miss junior
February 26, 2015 by
BIRMINGHAM— Ole Miss junior Gracie Frizzell (Little Rock, Arkansas) was named to the SEC Community Service Team it was announced on Thursday by the Southeastern Conference office. It is the second consecutive year the Little Rock, Arkansas native has represented Ole Miss on the team. Frizzell and her teammates have taken the idea of serviceRead the story …
Panhellenic Community Donates $40,000 to Baptist Memorial Hospital
Check to be presented Feb. 23 during Lady Rebels game
February 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to leadership and service, members of the University of Mississippi’s Greek community consistently demonstrate both. Such will again be the case Feb. 23 when the Lady Rebels host the University of Kentucky Lady Wildcats. During the 6 p.m. game at the C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum, UM Panhellenic community representativesRead the story …
Like Father, Like Son
Johnson family continues generous support of Ole Miss athletics
February 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Like many faithful University of Mississippi alumni, Jackson native Michael Johnson grew up an avid fan of the Rebels – a legacy instilled in him by his father, Larry L. Johnson. Now, through their family foundation, the two have left a more tangible legacy to Ole Miss, having committed $250,000 to theRead the story …