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Bradford Cobb to Deliver 2022 Commencement Address

Music industry executive and Ole Miss alumnus to address graduates May 7 in the Grove

OXFORD, Miss. – Bradford Cobb (BA 96), a celebrated music industry executive and Ole Miss alumnus, will deliver the University of Mississippi‘s 2022 Commencement address on May 7. Morning convocation, where Cobb will speak, is scheduled for 8 a.m. in the Grove. Cobb is a partner at Direct Management Group, a Los Angeles-based music management company.Read the story …

ESPN Names Oxford as America’s Best College Town

UM home edges out Athens, Georgia, and three Big 10 university towns in ranking

OXFORD, Miss. — Though it should come as no surprise to the tens of thousands of University of Mississippi fans who pack the Grove for seven Saturdays each fall, ESPN has listed the home of Ole Miss Rebels as the country’s best college town ahead of the 2021 NCAA football season.  In a video segmentRead the story …

University Hosting Faculty-Staff ‘Sorts-Giving’ Event

Volunteers needed Nov. 26 to help sort recycling materials

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Office of Sustainability is seeking faculty, staff and community member volunteers to help sort recyclables collected from this year’s Egg Bowl as part of the Green Grove Gameday Recycling Program. “Sorts-Giving” will take place at the Oxford Recycling Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 26. To sign upRead the story …

UM Waste-Reduction Work Leads to ‘Recycler of the Year’ Award

Recycling, compost program and educational outreach cited among university's achievements

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s campuswide work to reduce waste that winds up in landfills has led to the university being named “Recycler of the Year” among educational institutions in the state and recognized at Recycling Day at the State Capitol. The Mississippi Recycling Coalition honored the university with the award for itsRead the story …

Ole Miss and Hopscotch Launch New Mobile App

Technology offers new fan-engagement capabilities

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 …

2015 Ole Miss Tailgating Pinterest Contest Official Rules

Official Rules Win tailgating catering ($250 value) from Ole Miss Tailgating for the Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M game Oct. 24, 2015. One Ole Miss fan and one Texas A&M fan will win! Winners must be present in Oxford, Miss. on Oct. 24 to receive their prize. Ole Miss welcomes Texas A&M to Oxford againRead the story …

Ole Miss Student Receives National Pharmacy Scholarship

Kelsey Stephens honored for leadership and commitment to profession

OXFORD, Miss. – Kelsey Stephens, a rising third-year professional pharmacy student at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the $1,000 Gloria Francke Scholarship from the American Pharmacists Association Foundation Student Scholarship Program. APhA student scholarships are awarded to students who “demonstrate school and community leadership, and a commitment to the future of pharmacy,” according toRead the story …

UM Grad Parker Coached On Four Super Bowl Teams

Johnny Parker was strength coach for Giants, Patriots and Buccaneers; worked with Parcells, Knight and other coaching legends

Growing up in Shaw, Mississippi, Johnny Parker badly wanted to play football, but with only 100 pounds on his 5-foot-11.5-inch frame, he was far too skinny for the sport he loved. “I was so thin you could read a newspaper through me,” Parker (BA 69) recalls with a laugh. Though there weren’t many athletes liftingRead the story …

Bon Appetit Talks Grove Tailgating

The tailgating scene at Ole Miss is second to none. For alumni and longtime fans, it’s a tradition. For others, it’s a pilgrimage. Even the “College GameDay” panel called it a “bucket list edition” of their show. The 10 acres packed with tents includes flat screen televisions, chandeliers, champagne fountains and catered spreads featuring platterRead the story …

Euphoria: Ole Miss Tops No. 1 Alabama 23-17

Rebels Notch Win Over Top-Ranked Team for First Time in Program History

OXFORD, Miss. – There are times in people’s lives when they will say to themselves, ‘I will never forget this moment.’ For the 61,826 fans that packed Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on a beautiful, cool, fall afternoon, No. 11 Ole Miss’ thrilling 23-17 victory over No. 1 Alabama was a moment that won’t soon be forgotten. OnRead the story …