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A Thanksgiving Message from Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter

Letters from the Chancellor

Greetings:

Each year, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the hustle and bustle of the ensuing holiday season. We especially embrace it as a time to appreciate the many wonderful people in our lives and the multitude of blessings we share. Since we arrived almost two years ago, Sharon and I continue to be tremendously grateful to be part of such a diverse, caring, and dynamic university community. I am inspired on a daily basis by the dedication and outstanding accomplishments across our campuses.Read More

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Town Hall Inspires UM Community to Imagine a Bold Future

Chancellor's Blog

If you recall, fall 2016 was the first time the University of Mississippi had ever hosted a university-wide Town Hall.  Going in, we didn’t really know what to expect, so we were ecstatic about the resounding success of the event.  As we began planning this year’s Town Hall for October 11, the bar had been set pretty high, so there was a little uncertainty that we could repeat it.  But once again, our campus community did not disappoint, turning out with tremendous energy, ideas, and inspiration!Read More

Fins Up, Rebels! Ole Miss Announces Landshark as Official Mascot

Letters from the Chancellor

Chancellor Vitter and his wife, Sharon, displaying the landshark signalWe are proud of our students and their leadership and active engagement as important members of our university community.  We recognize that their efforts stem from a desire to unify the Ole Miss family.  The results of the Landshark poll confirm the sentiments that Ross and I have heard since arriving on campus — that the Landshark and “Fins Up” have become synonymous with the positive spirit and strength of our athletics program and the “Never Quit” attitude of Rebel Nation.Read More

MPB News: Mississippi Edition: Friday, July 7, 2017

Articles and Interviews

“Hear from state commissioners on the Kemper energy facility settlement process. Then, Ole Miss is trying to provide more context for its historical landmarks, monuments, and named buildings. And Miss Mississippi is on her quest for the Miss America crown. Plus, Mark Coblentz goes from MasterChef Junior to MPBs Fit to Eat.” MPB

To listen to the full interview click this link: http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/mississippiedition/mississippi-edition-friday-july-7th/

Mississippi Edition: Friday, July 7th
(The Chancellor interview begins at 4 minutes and 45 seconds.)

Welcome Back Message from Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter

Letters from the Chancellor

Welcome back!

Our Oxford campus, thanks to great care by our superb team of groundskeepers, is lush and alive and worthy of its perennial rating as the nation’s most beautiful.  It’s hard to believe how quickly the Grove has become so green.  I trust you are well-rested and recharged, ready to embark upon a new semester.  I know I certainly am; we have much to accomplish, grand challenges to tackle, and new heights to achieve.Read More

Flagship Constellation Initiative Town Halls

Speeches

Opening Remarks by Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter
January 12, 2017 UMMC
January 19, 2017 Oxford

 
I am really pleased to be here with you today as we launch this new effort.  I am particularly gratified how quickly the Flagship Constellation Initiative is coming to fruition from when I first announced it during my investiture speech in November.   Let me take a moment to thank Noel Wilkin and Josh Gladden who have helped jumpstart this effort.
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