Education

University of Mississippi wishes Rebs great spring semester

A Facebook post encouraged “Rebs” to have a great spring semester, using the rallying cry #HottyToddy and the phrase “Clear eyes, full campus, can’t lose ❤️.”

The message, addressed to Rebs, refers to students, fans and alumni associated with the University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss. The hashtag #HottyToddy is widely used by the university community as a spirited greeting and show of school pride.

Short social-media messages such as this often aim to boost morale and signal a return to on-campus activity as a new term begins. They can serve as simple reminders of community identity and encouragement for students, staff and supporters preparing for classes and campus events.

No additional details about timing or related events accompanied the post. This article provides context about the greeting and its significance to the university community. 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."