Letters to the Editor
Rhea Tannehill writes to thank all of the businesses and individuals who have helped with the development of local recreational facilities, Will Hunt writes about the Downtown Council’s Happy Birthday Oxford Summer Fest dunk tank raising funds for the Barksdale Boys and Girls Club of Oxford, and Basil Richmond writes about the Historic Preservation Commission and how we have to do what is best for our town. (July 5, 2012, Page 4)
Ole Miss makes two new hires
In an effort to build on the foundation of Ole Miss’ external efforts, Athletics Director Ross Bjork has added a new multifaceted position in the administration, announcing Stephen Ponder as the Senior Executive Associate A.D. for External Relations. (more…) (June 25, 2012, Page 7)
Bjork ready to add new position at OM
Ross Bjork’s stamp as Ole Miss Athletics Director is expected to reach another level today with the announcement of a new position within the department. Bjork said Tuesday that with the departure of Danny White from the UMAA Foundation this past May, he was able to create a position — Senior Executive Associate Athletic Director for External Relations — that will tie everything together. (June 22, 2012, Page 6A)
Bjork busy building relationships
Ross Bjork has been on the job as Ole Miss’ Athletics Director for 66 days now. He knows the number exactly because he’s actually counting each day in the attempt to know what he’s accomplished and where he wants to take the school’s athletic department in the future. (June 21, 2012, Page 6)
Private funding getting more crucial in higher ed
The biggest challenge facing colleges and universities everywhere is simple: funding. Editor Don Whitten looks at how funding has changed over the years and shares some of University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones’ insights on how private funding is becoming more important in higher education. (May 2, 2012, Page 4)
Bjork extends Andy Kennedy’s contract at Ole Miss
BLOG: Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy has a new contract thanks to recently hired athletics director Ross Bjork. Bjork released a statement about some of the details surrounding Kennedy’s extension. (more…) (April 11, 2012)
Wiggins ready to lead Lady Rebels
As new Ole Miss Athletics Director Ross Bjork noted before a near capacity crowd at the Basketball Practice Facility, he’s no longer the new guy on the block.
Wednesday, Adrian Wiggins was officially introduced as the next Lady Rebels women’s basketball coach.
Ole Miss initially approached Wiggins the day after Fresno State was selected to its fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament.
After tabling discussion until the Lady Bulldogs’ season was over, Wiggins said the courting process moved quickly. (March 29, 2012, Page 6)
Report: Ole Miss least profitable school in SEC
BLOG — Ole Miss’ new Atheltics Director Ross Bjork seems to have more on his plate than we might have all first thought. (more…) (March 27, 2012)
Wiggins hired to lead Lady Rebels
Just days after Ole Miss unveiled its next athletics director the university announced it has also found its next women’s basketball coach.
Monday evening the university confirmed that Fresno State head coach Adrian Wiggins is leaving his current post and will be in charge of turning around a Lady Rebels program that finished last in the Southeastern Conference with a 2-14 league record. (March 27, 2012, Page 10)
Kennedy says he is staying at Ole Miss
Ole Miss men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy says he is staying in Oxford. Kennedy issued a statement to the media Sunday afternoon stating that reports saying he was offered the head coaching position at UAB were false. (more…) (March 26, 2012, Page 6)
