OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss softball team’s hard work in the classroom throughout the 2012-13 academic year was recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, as the association announced Monday afternoon that five Rebels were named NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes. Brittany Broome, Allison Brown, Alyssa Invergo, Londen Ladner and Kelly Nolan were named NFCARead the story …
Ole Miss Softball Recognized For Academic Achievements
Five Rebels Honored By NFCA For Academic Work
October 8, 2013 by
Make the Grade: Ole Miss Student-Athletes Strive for Academic Success
FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Support Center provides tutoring, resources and guidance
September 27, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The stars of the Rebel athletics programs are University of Mississippi students first and foremost. And for many of these student-athletes, intercollegiate athletics is their golden opportunity to obtain a college education. Thanks to the dedication of staff at the FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Support Center, student-athletes can be just as successful inRead the story …
Brittney Reese Defends World Long Jump Title
August 12, 2013 by
MOSCOW – On Saturday, Brittney Reese survived through the opening round of the 2013 World Championships women’s long jump as the final qualifier. On Sunday, the former Ole Miss star did what she does best. She soared to another world title, capturing her third straight world outdoor crown and sixth overall in international competition. ReeseRead the story …
Community Trust Bank’s Hero of the Week Program Continues at Ole Miss
August 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ordinary people do extraordinary things every day in their community and Community Trust Bank believes those stories should be heard. That’s why it is teaming up with Ole Miss for a second-straight year to recognize a local hero at each home football game this season. The Community Trust Bank Hero of theRead the story …
Pharmacy Student-Athletes in a League of Their Own
Blending sports with challenging academic provides unique challenges and satisfactions
July 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Studying pharmacy successfully requires exercising a measure of intellect and self-discipline every day. Studying pharmacy successfully while competing in intercollegiate athletics also requires daily megadoses of determination, commitment, time management and focus, plus a passion for both pharmacy and sports. “As a starter in basketball, (I) played 36 to 40 games aRead the story …
Isiah Young Makes World Championships In 200m
Shatters school record with 19.86
June 24, 2013 by
DES MOINES, Iowa – Isiah Young is headed back to the international track & field stage. Young, who graduated from Ole Miss last month, captured a silver medal in the men’s 200 meters at the USA Championships on Sunday to propel him to the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, Russia (Aug. 10-18). After shattering mostRead the story …
Rebels Earn Capital One Academic Honors
May 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss men’s tennis players Johan Backstrom and Adrian Forberg Skogeng have been named to the Capital One Academic All-District 6 At-Large Team as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) organization Friday. Both are now eligible, along with the recipients from seven other districts, for the Capital OneRead the story …
Broome Named To SEC Community Service Team
Senior recognized for work in the Ole Miss, Oxford communities
May 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss senior outfielder Brittany Broome has been named to the Southeastern Conference Softball Community Service Team for her work in the Ole Miss and Oxford communities, the league office announced Monday. A Brad Davis SEC Community Service Postgraduate Scholarship female finalist, Broome has worked hard in the community over her pastRead the story …
A Different Kind of Opponent
All-American Ole Miss tennis player battles diabetes while maintaining top-ranked status
May 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Senior Ole Miss men’s tennis player Jonas Lutjen estimates he’s played in over 5,000 matches throughout his life. He has been ranked as high as No. 4 in juniors in Germany and as high as No. 5 in collegiate tennis, all while living with Type 1 diabetes. The 22-year-old Schessel, Germany nativeRead the story …
Ole Miss Rifle Members Receive Academic Honor
May 3, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — The Ole Miss rifle team held its postseason banquet Wednesday night at the Basketball Practice Facility to celebrate the 2012-13 season, and the entire team took home top academic honors by the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association. Head coach Valerie Boothe presented all seven members of the team with Collegiate Rifle Coaches’ AssociationRead the story …