Education

Ole Miss greets students on first day of classes

The University of Mississippi posted on its official Facebook page Tuesday wishing students a positive start to the semester, saying, “Happy first day of class, The University of Mississippi – Ole Miss! We hope you have a fun, educational, and safe semester!”

The message reflects the university’s routine use of social media to connect with its student body and campus community. The University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss, is a public research university in Oxford, Mississippi, with a wide range of academic programs and a prominent presence in collegiate athletics.

University posts at the start of a term often aim to boost morale, remind students about campus resources and safety services, and direct newcomers to orientation and support programs. Social platforms allow administrators to deliver timely reminders about registration, health guidance and campus events, and to foster engagement among students, faculty and families.

Details about specific campus activities, schedules or guidance were not provided in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."