News and Media Relations

Great stories happen every day at Ole Miss. We work with campus partners to develop stories and connect the people, ideas and accomplishments of our university with local, state, national and digital media.

We are storytellers.

Our team of editors and communications specialists bring more than 80 years of news and media experience to the University of Mississippi. As trained journalists, the story is at the forefront of what we do. We invite you to collaborate with us and share story ideas.

Resources for Campus Partners and Media

Explore resources for campus partners, writers, and media professionals, including editorial guidance, story submission opportunities, and university information to support accurate, consistent coverage of Ole Miss.

Inquiries

If you're looking for a statement or have a question for our News & Media Relations team, we're standing by to assist.

News and Media Relations

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Recent News

Read the most recent stories from our team and campus partners.

Our Team

We're here to support our campus partners and the media. Connect with our team to find the right resources, ask questions, or explore how we can work together.
Jacob Batte

Jacob Batte

  • News/Media Relations Director
Tim Kephart

Tim Kephart

  • Associate Director of News and Media Relations
Mitchell Diggs

Mitchell Diggs

  • Assistant Director of News & Media Relations
Marisa Atkinson

Marisa Atkinson

  • Communications Specialist
Clara Turnage

Clara Turnage

  • Communications Specialist
Cain Madden

Cain Madden

  • Communications Specialist II