Pete Golding and select Ole Miss coaches, student-athletes and leaders will be visiting fans throughout the region this summer on the Rebel Road Trip, presented by The Grove Collective and Ole Miss Alumni Association.
Scruggs Family Makes Transformative Gift
The University of Mississippi has received two significant gifts totaling $450,000 from the Scruggs family, strengthening both the future Triplett Alumni Center and opportunities for Ole Miss law students.
Alford Family Carries Ole Miss Legacy Forward at Fiesta Bowl
1960 national championship winner’s family tribute ties Ole Miss past to present
Fiesta Bowl Leader Cheers Alma Mater in College Football Playoffs
Alumnus serves as bowl coordinator, medical liaison for playoff game
Mackinac Island
Immerse yourself with unique and captivating experiences, each contributing to the cultural tapestry and natural beauty of the Great Lakes region. Whether you’re seeking the charm of a carefree island, the opulence of a historic hotel, the grandeur of a natural wonder, or a deep dive into American history and innovation, this tour has something […]
Alumni Association Announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
July 9, 2024 Seven to be Honored at Homecoming for Achievement, Service By Jim Urbanek The Ole Miss Alumni Association will recognize seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual awards as part of Homecoming 2024. University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 are: Robert R. “Bobby” Bailess (BBA 73, JD 76), of […]
Campaign News
The vision of a new Triplett Alumni Center has many facets, but they all serve the Ole Miss Alumni Association’s mission. The new alumni building will serve as a welcome center for more than just alumni. From prospective students to university guests, it will offer a warm, inviting and impressive first stop on campus. […]
2024 Black Alumni Reunion Builds on Past Success
The 2024 Black Alumni Reunion at Ole Miss, held Feb. 29 to March 3, brought more than 360 alumni back to campus for a four-day weekend packed with more than a dozen events. Though traditionally held every three years, the reunion was moved up a year due to its continued popularity and alumni interest in […]
Velsie D. Pate
Velsie Pate is an instructor for the Intensive English Program and the Center for Student Success and First Year Experience at the University of Mississippi. She has worked at the University of Mississippi for more than 32 years in various capacities but taught for over 13 of those 32 years. Pate holds a B.A. in […]
Tyrus A. McCarty
Dr. Tyrus A. McCarty, during his career in higher education, served as the Assistant Chair and an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of Mississippi. Additionally, he was the Graduate Program Coordinator for the ME department. McCarty also served as the Assistant Dean for Special Initiatives for the School of Engineering. He […]
John H. Hawkins III
Water Valley native John Hawkins arrived on the Ole Miss campus in the early 1980s with dreams of playing basketball for the Rebels. His role as a trailblazer was set into motion when he became the university’s first African American male cheerleader. In 1982, 19-year-old Hawkins broke a long-standing tradition when he refused to run […]
Deterrian L. “DT” Shackelford
Hailing from Decatur, Alabama, Deterrian “DT” Shackelford graduated from Austin High School and made his way to Oxford, where he was a starting linebacker for the Ole Miss football team. During his time on the gridiron, Shackelford was a five-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection, a two-time semifinalist for the National Football Foundation Scholar-At hlete […]