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End of Fall 2023 Semester Message from Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce

Letters from the Chancellor, Uncategorized

Dear faculty and staff,

The fall semester has drawn to a close, and once again, we have many successes to celebrate. As we anticipate the holiday break, I’m grateful for all the ways you excel, especially for your commitment to our students and your passion for higher education.

The University of Mississippi stands apart because of the vibrant connections within our community. You are the nexus for those connections.

  • You can see it in your contributions to our appeal as a college of choice, and in your ability to meet the needs of our growing community.
  • You can see it in the supportive work environment you have cultivated, a key factor leading to our “Great Colleges to Work For” designation for the 14th time.
  • And, you can see it in our enduring legacy of leadership in education, research, healthcare, and service that is now 175 years strong.

Spring is a special time on our campus, especially for how we will continue to build excellence, celebrate our students, and grow the connections that are foundational to our university. I’m thankful for everyone in our committed campus community as we work together to carry out the life-changing mission of our university. It is truly a special calling how we transform lives.

Emily and I extend our best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

Glenn F. Boyce

Chancellor

Finish Strong, Enjoy the Holidays. Message from Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce.

Letters from the Chancellor, Uncategorized

Dear students,

We blinked, and somehow it is the last day of classes! While I know you are looking forward to the long break that awaits you in just a few days, now is not the time to lose focus. Rather, it is time to sprint strong to the finish before taking a well-deserved holiday break. Here is some guidance to successfully finish the semester, performing at your best.

Prepare for Finals: Finals Week can be challenging and stressful. Follow this simple advice: DON’T ‘WING’ IT. Prepare properly. Stay focused. Put in the time!

  • Check the finals schedule to confirm the date and time of your exams.
  • Contact your professors or consult your syllabi for information or clarifications.
  • Reach out to our dedicated, caring team at the University Counseling Center if you feel overwhelmed.

Take Study Breaks: Yes, there’s a lot to get done. Success requires balance, so practice self-care and stay tuned to your well-being. Exercise. Eat healthy. Get proper sleep. And, take periodic breaks — enjoy the festive sights and sounds on campus and in Oxford with your favorite people. It can ease some of the stress and reminds us of the importance of loved ones in our lives.

Rest, Reconnect, & Recharge: Once you head home: Rest, reconnect and find time to celebrate with family and friends, and most importantly, recharge. Spring 2024 will be action-packed with our faculty and staff ready to deliver great classes, life-changing experiences, and outstanding student support.

Study hard. Safe travels. And, have a joyful holiday season. Can’t wait to see you when our football team goes “bowling” or around campus next semester.

Hotty Toddy!

Glenn F. Boyce

Chancellor

Celebrating 175 Years of Excellence at the University of Mississippi

Letters from the Chancellor, Uncategorized, Welcome

175th Anniversary, University of Mississippi

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

This coming fall, our beloved university will hit a landmark in our trajectory. The University of Mississippi opened its doors to its first students on November 6, 1848, making this fall our 175th anniversary. This milestone represents 175 years of delivering education, research, healthcare, and service to the people and the state of Mississippi. It demonstrates the tremendous staying power of our mission to prepare graduates for meaningful careers, provide access to higher education, and offer great value to our students and their families across generations. 

Our university has achieved much since its founding, and we are even more excited about our future. A committee is already hard at work planning the celebration and commemoration, and we want to thank the members for their service in what will be an important and highly visible event for the university. The members of the committee are listed below, and additional details of the celebration will be shared in the coming months. 

The theme for the anniversary celebration, “A Legacy of Calling,” is reinforced by the title of next fall’s Common Reading Experience selection, “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work” by Dave Isay, a celebrated radio broadcaster and creator of the StoryCorps oral history project. 

For 175 years, our university has empowered students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders to define and pursue their personal callings and lead lives of purpose. That essence of our university is what we want to celebrate, and we want to learn more about your experiences. 

In support of the 175th anniversary campaign, we invite you to share your stories, experiences, and reflections in response to one or more of the following prompts: 

  • How has Ole Miss helped you build your legacy or define your calling? 
  • Share a story about a specific person or program on campus that made a difference in your life. 
  • What is one word to describe the university’s impact over the past 175 years? 
  • What is an amazing accomplishment you witnessed or played a role in at Ole Miss?

We’re excited for the university’s anniversary this fall and all the ways we will celebrate our legacy, highlight our future, and put on full display our talents and passions to make a difference in the world. Stay tuned for exciting things planned for this significant event.
Sincerely,

Glenn F. Boyce
Glenn F. Boyce
Chancellor

 

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Noel Wilkin
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

175th Anniversary Planning Committee 
Noel Wilkin, Committee Chair, Office of the Provost 
John Adrian, Administration and Finance 
Premalatha Balachandran, Staff Council 
Nikki Neely Davis, University Development 
Dan Durkin, Faculty Senate 
Emily Ferris, Division of Outreach and Continuing Education 
Phillis George, School of Education 
Julie Glasco, Office of the Provost 
Stefanie Goodwiller, University Marketing & Communications 
Jason Hale, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 
Andrea Hickerson, School of Journalism and New Media 
Paul Johnson, School of Business 
Annette Kluck, Graduate School 
Jiwon Lee, Graduate Student Council 
Amy Lowe Lewis, Federal Relations 
Adrienne McDill, Admissions 
Neal Mead, Ole Miss Athletics 
Shawnboda Mead, Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 
Charlotte Pegues, Division of Student Affairs 
Rebecca Phillips, Special Events 
Kirk Purdom, Ole Miss Alumni Association 
Joy Schideler, Administration and Finance 
Doug Sullivan-Gonzalez, College of Liberal Arts 
Sara Austin Welch, Associated Student Body 
Jim Zook, University Marketing & Communications

Fall 2022 Message from Chancellor Boyce

Letters from the Chancellor, Uncategorized, Welcome

Dear students,

You did it! We’ve reached the last day of classes of the Fall 2022 semester. I don’t know about you, but it seems as though this semester has flown by. Thank you for all you’ve done to make this an incredibly successful and fun semester. The experiences we all shared made this one of the most exciting semesters in recent memory. And through it all, you never lost focus on what is important and why you are here. I applaud you!

As you prepare for final exams (especially if these are your first finals in college), I want to share a few thoughts to help you finish strong before taking a well-deserved holiday break.
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