OXFORD- Miss. – The Ole Miss Volleyball team has achieved a lot of success under first-year head coach Steven McRoberts, among them, posting the best start in school history and winning 20-matches for the first time since 2007. Looking to continue the upward trend, the Rebels have added six talented players to the program asRead the story …
Ole Miss Volleyball Adds Six New Faces
Talented Group to Join Rebels in Fall of 2015
November 21, 2014 by
Second Annual Egg Bowl Run Set for Monday
ROTC cadets to make the 100-mile run from Starkville to Oxford to deliver game ball
November 21, 2014 by
The advent of cooler temperatures signals the beginning of the holiday season and the chilly reminder that the annual Egg Bowl is right around the corner. This year, fans of the two Egg Bowl rivals have another event to look forward to before the main event’s kickoff on Saturday. The second annual Egg Bowl RunRead the story …
UM Artist-in-Residence Creates Unique Opportunities for Students
November 20, 2014 by
In 2013, concert pianist Bruce Levingston, who was serving as the chancellor’s special adviser on the arts, was approached by University of Mississippi administrators to develop a program in which Ole Miss students would experience the art of classical music. Levingston invited students to attend his performances around the country to get a behind-the-scenes look at how concerts areRead the story …
Ole Miss’ Shackelford a Finalist for Two National Awards
One of 10 Finalists for Senior CLASS Award, One of 12 Finalists for Wuerffel Trophy
November 20, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Deterrian Shackelford has had a long, winding journey as an Ole Miss Rebel. His perseverance and pursuit of excellence were rewarded when he was announced as a finalist for two different national awards – the Senior CLASS Award and the Wuerffel Trophy. The Decatur, Alabama, native already boasts a long list ofRead the story …
Ole Miss Runs Away With NCAA XC Regional, Advances to NCAA Championship
First NCAA XC Championship Team Berth in Program History
November 19, 2014 by
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After matching the best program finish at the SEC Championship two weeks ago, the Ole Miss men rewrote the record books again Friday. For the first time in Ole Miss cross country history, the Rebels claimed the South Region Championship to earn a berth in the NCAA Championship. The Rebels’ 54 pointsRead the story …
McCormick Named to SEC Community Service Team
Senior Keeper Honored With Selection For Second Consecutive Season
November 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior goalkeeper Kelly McCormick has been named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service team for her outreach efforts in the Ole Miss and Oxford communities and being a good citizen in the area. It marks the second consecutive season for McCormick to be named to the team. McCormick is one of 14Read the story …
Note from Lydia Jones
November 16, 2014 by
The many expressions of concern and encouragement have been very meaningful for Chancellor Dan Jones, who is undergoing treatment for lymphoma at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The following note from his wife, Lydia Jones, says those thoughts and prayers are making a real difference. We thought you’d like to hear that in herRead the story …
Ole Miss Alumni Association Announces 2014-15 Officers
November 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association announced its officers for 2014-15 on Saturday, Oct. 18 as part of Homecoming festivities on campus. Trentice Imbler of Tupelo was named president, a one-year term that changes each Homecoming. Imbler is a veteran agent with State Farm Insurance with more than 30 years of experience inRead the story …
Seeding the Future
Loyal UM alumni Johnny and Renee McRight create scholarships and support athletics
November 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Johnny and Renee McRight began graduate school as young newlyweds, they did so on a tight budget with help from fellowships, grants and lots of sweat equity. Today, their generous gifts to the University of Mississippi are enabling graduate students to pursue research and advanced degrees, while also helping Ole MissRead the story …
UM Chancellor Dan Jones Being Treated for Lymphoma
Jones to work from Jackson office between treatments
November 6, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones has been diagnosed with lymphoma following several days of tests this week at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Chemotherapy begins this afternoon and will continue intermittently for several months. Jones plans to work from an office at the Medical Center between treatments, takingRead the story …