OXFORD, Miss. – Homer E. “Billy” Brewer, 83, who played on three of Johnny Vaught’s greatest teams at the University of Mississippi and then returned years later to become the second-winningest head football coach in school history, passed away late Saturday afternoon (May 12) at Tresevant Manor in Memphis, Tennessee, following a brief illness. ARead the story …
Ole Miss Legend Billy Brewer Passes Away
Rebel great played for Johnny Vaught and later served 11 years as head coach
May 14, 2018 by
Team Effort Funds Improvements for Ole Miss Baseball
Bullpen Club makes major gift to upgrade Oxford-University Stadium
July 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A ritual has emerged within Ole Miss baseball that compels the Rebels to pump their fists in unison to the beat of the 2007 hit song “Love is Gone.” Now, with a major gift, the sport’s fan base wants to show its players that the love is back. The Ernie LaBarge BullpenRead the story …
Jon Meacham Challenges UM Graduates to Change Nation and World
Renowned intellectual delivered keynote address at 164th Commencement Saturday
May 13, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Acknowledging national and global challenges, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Jon Meacham urged University of Mississippi graduating seniors Saturday (May 13) to remain engaged, improve themselves and their communities, and shoulder responsibilities. “As Americans, we face fundamental economic, political and moral challenges,” Meacham said during his address at the university’s 164thRead the story …
UM Earns Highest Graduation Success Rate in School History
Four Rebel teams post perfect scores
November 15, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Coming on the heels of a successful weekend on the football field and basketball courts, the University of Mississippi has received more great news, this time on the academic side of things. In the most recent NCAA Graduation Success Rate Report released Tuesday, Ole Miss student-athletes recorded the highest GSR in school historyRead the story …
Ross Bjork Named UM Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
Ole Miss also announces athletics director's contract extended through 2020
October 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Athletics Director Ross Bjork has been named vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics at the University of Mississippi. In announcing that Bjork had been given the new vice chancellor title, university officials also noted that an agreement was reached this summer to extend the athletics director’s contract to June 30, 2020. UM’s requestRead the story …
Ole Miss and Hopscotch Launch New Mobile App
Technology offers new fan-engagement capabilities
September 8, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. — Just in time for the college football season, Ole Miss and Hopscotch, a mobile-technology leader for sports and live events, launched a new mobile app. The Ole Miss Athletics app is free and available for immediate download on the App Store and Google Play. “The new Ole Miss Athletics app gives RebelRead the story …
Brittney Reese Claims Silver in Olympic Long Jump
Former Rebel medals in second straight games
August 18, 2016 by
RIO DE JANEIRO – Former University of Mississippi great Brittney Reese (BA English ’11) added another shiny medal to her collection with a world-class long jump performance en route to silver Wednesday night at Rio’s Olympic Stadium. The world’s premier female long jumper since she turned pro after her 2008 junior year at Ole Miss, ReeseRead the story …
Former Rebel Kendricks Claims Pole Vault Bronze at Rio Olympics
Third Ole Miss track athlete to medal at Olympic Games
August 16, 2016 by
RIO DE JANEIRO – It was a special Monday night in Brazil for University of Mississippi alumnus Sam Kendricks, who captured a bronze medal in the men’s pole vault at the 2016 Olympic Games. In a dramatic competition that came down to three final vaulters, Kendricks rose to the occasion by clearing 5.85 meters (19-2.25) onRead the story …
Ole Miss’ Saunders Places Fifth in Olympic Shot Put in Rio
Rising Junior Tosses Big PR of 19.35m/63-6
August 13, 2016 by
RIO DE JANEIRO – Raven Saunders trained and competed all year to get to the Olympics, and her first appearance on the world’s biggest stage did not disappoint. The Ole Miss rising junior used a personal-best heave of 19.35 meters (63-6) on her last throw of Friday night’s shot put final to earn fifth place. HerRead the story …
Ole Miss Athletics Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Year
UM supporters contributed $45.6 million over the past fiscal year
July 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Athletics Foundation collected $45.6 million in cash contributions, a new record, from donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30. The annual contributions break the previous high of $35.2 million in cash donations set the previous fiscal year. Cash giving in the previous two years was $27.4 millionRead the story …