Special Events

WHAT WE DO

The Special Events team, as an extension of the Chancellor’s Office, is dedicated to collaborating with campus departments to design, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that support the university's strategic goals. We are committed to fostering a seamless, inclusive, and professional experience for all stakeholders while advancing the university’s mission through exceptional, thoughtfully curated events.

Supporting Campus Events

Learn more about reserving the Johnson Commons event spaces and commencement.
Special Events employee Setting up a dining table

Event Spaces

Reserve the Paul B. Johnson Commons Ballroom and Banquet Room.

Plan Your Event
Two girls celebrating graduating from Ole Miss

We Bring Commencement to Life

We are here to help celebrate our graduates' achievements with ceremonies, events, and gatherings that honor this milestone alongside family, friends, and faculty.

Get Ready for Commencement

Meet the Events Team

We coordinate and manage campus events, handling every detail from planning and logistics to setup and execution to create unforgettable experiences for the university community.
Rebecca Phillips

Rebecca Phillips

  • Director of Special Events
Ashley Baker

Ashley Baker

  • Assistant Director of University & Public Events
Anne Morgan Carney

Anne Morgan Carney

  • Manager of Event Planning

Looking for a Different Campus Building to Host your Event?

Our campus partners have some great spaces to host events. Reach out to them anytime and see how to reserve a space in their building.

The Ole Miss Student Union

The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union serves as the center of student life on campus while striving to support the educational mission of the university by enhancing the collegiate experience with quality programs, facilities, and services through an inclusive environment.

Division of Outreach and Continuing Education

The mission of the Division of Outreach and Continuing Education is to serve the University and the community by facilitating and providing high-quality learning experiences.

Journey to Commencement

A young lady in a blue dress stands underneath a covered patio.
Commencement

This story is part of the 2024 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.