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Letters from the Chancellor

Chancellor’s Thanksgiving Letter

November 26, 2019 Letters from the Chancellor

Dear members of the University of Mississippi community,

The Thanksgiving holiday calls us to reflect on all that we’re grateful for – family, friends and the many blessings in our lives. This Thanksgiving, I’m especially grateful to serve this incredible community at a place that means so much to me and my family. Before we unplug to spend time with family and friends for the holiday, I’d like to share a couple of thoughts on why I am so excited about our future.

Over the last six weeks, I’ve focused my attention on getting up to speed on the affairs of the university. During this period, I’ve enjoyed conversations with many of the amazing young men and women who lead our student groups. I’ve heard and seen the tremendous work performed by many members of our faculty, staff and administration, including meeting individually with the deans of the colleges and schools, as well as our leadership at UMMC. I’ve visited many regions of the state to hear from prospective students, alumni and friends of the university. While these meetings and conversations will continue, the common thread I see woven through these interactions is a deep commitment to inspiring lives of leadership and purpose through the work of our university. Ole Miss offers amazing opportunities designed to inspire the next generation of leaders and drive Mississippi’s future.

In this holiday season, I give thanks for the culture of caring that permeates this university community. I was recently inspired by Arielle Hudson, an English education major who was selected this past Saturday for a Rhodes Scholarship and who has demonstrated a commitment to caring for others.

Arielle plans to return to Mississippi to teach after completing her studies in Oxford, England. “You have to be resilient and know you have a purpose,” Arielle said. “For me, my purpose is that I want to serve other people. That’s what pushes me to keep going.” The type of commitment that Arielle has to serving others runs deep through our university community, and it is a purpose that inspires me to lead our university to new heights.

Finally, I want to extend my deepest thanks to you – the people who make the University of Mississippi a special place to call home. Thank you for what you do each and every day for this university, our community and the state of Mississippi. My experiences over the last six weeks reaffirmed for me how this university – and this charming town of Oxford – offer a dynamic environment that brings passion and excitement to every endeavor. In this community, our students learn how to approach life and learning with zeal, preparing them to make a difference in the world. For that, we can all truly be grateful.

On behalf of my wife Emily and the entire Boyce family, I wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Hotty Toddy!

Glenn F. Boyce

Chancellor

Message from Chancellor Glenn Boyce

October 17, 2019 Letters from the Chancellor, Welcome

To members of the University of Mississippi community,

As my first week on the job winds down, I want to reach out to you to state what a distinct honor and privilege it is to serve as the 18th chancellor of the University of Mississippi. While you’ve heard a lot about me in the last few days and weeks, I’d like to share a few observations with you directly — about who I am, ambitions for our university, what I’ve been doing and what I’ll do moving forward.Read More

Chancellor’s Letter, Alumni Review Magazine, Summer 2019

September 1, 2019 Letters from the Chancellor

Dear Alumni and Friends,

As we look forward to a new academic year at Ole Miss and to welcoming the newest members of the Ole Miss family with the Class of 2023, it’s a good time to catch up on developments around campus and on recent achievements. Read More

Chancellor’s Welcome Back Letter

August 29, 2019 Letters from the Chancellor

Dear Students,

Welcome to the start of the 172nd academic year at the University of Mississippi, including a special welcome to those embarking on the college experience – the Class of 2023. Thank you all for choosing Ole Miss to pursue your higher education.Read More

Chancellor’s Letter, Alumni Review Magazine, Spring 2019

June 7, 2019 Letters from the Chancellor, Welcome

Each season at The University of Mississippi offers so much to celebrate and enjoy, especially the spring when the azaleas and dogwoods bloom and our campus is bustling with activities leading up to Commencement. For spring 2019, we enjoyed a special treat when alumnus and current president of the Alumni Association, Gen. Leon Collins, shared lessons from a life in leadership as speaker for the university’s 166th Commencement. It is truly special when alumni share their experiences, insight and knowledge to the newest Ole Miss graduates.Read More

Important Update for our Campus Community

February 21, 2019 Letters from the Chancellor

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

The university’s administration condemns racism, bigotry, and hatred. These concepts run contrary to our values, our principles, and our mission to educate. Our educational mission and our stewardship of this physical campus call us to work toward eliminating prejudice and discrimination. While some may disagree with how this should be done, we remain steadfast in our commitment to this goal.

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