More than $1M raised for endowed chair honoring Jones
The University of Mississippi says more than $1 million has been raised for an endowed chair honoring outgoing Chancellor Dan Jones.
Jones to research obesity at UMMC
Although University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones didn’t get his contract renewed, he won’t be going far.
Ole Miss aims to raise $1.5M to honor outgoing leader
University of Mississippi supporters are seeking to raise $1.5 million to honor outgoing Chancellor Dan Jones.
State community college fight attracts little attention
JACKSON — Mississippi’s Community College Board should be thankful that the state’s College Board got crossways with University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones.
Other Editors: Dan Jones’ episode suggests need for scrutiny of IHL
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones’ announcement Thursday that he could not accept the offer of the state’s Institutions of Higher Learning board for a limited contract without the possibility of further renewal was one side of a ragged and jarring conclusion in a two-way broken relationship that stirred widespread strong reactions.
Ole Miss to search for new leader as some worry about damage
With University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones saying he couldn’t reach an agreement with the state College Board to extend his contract, Higher Education Commissioner Jim Borsig said the board will launch a national search for a replacement.
Analysis: Closed meetings can feed false public impressions
One lesson of the Dan Jones fiasco?
While government boards in Mississippi can legally meet behind closed doors to discuss many issues, the public can be left dumbfounded when a board takes a major action that it’s never before discussed in an open meeting.
Bill Crawford: Behavior part of IHL board/Jones discord
“It was pride that changed angels into devils,” taught Saint Augustine.
Ole Miss chancellor and trustees: Job talks continue
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones and trustees said Friday that they’re still talking about renewing his contract, but that they haven’t yet reached an agreement.
AP: Trustees offer deal to Ole Miss chancellor
Mississippi’s College Board is preparing to offer a two-year contract extension to the University of Mississippi chancellor whom they had previously refused to retain, individuals with knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday.
Thousands rally in support of ousted Ole Miss chancellor
The University of Mississippi finds itself in turmoil after trustees ousted well-liked Chancellor Dan Jones, with more than 2,000 students and faculty rallying to his defense Wednesday on the Oxford campus.
Our View: IHL Board would be wise to reverse Jones decision
The Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning is no stranger to controversy over its long history of governing the state’s eight public universities.
Columbus doctors disappointed with Jones’ dismissal
The furor over the forced departure of Dan Jones as Chancellor at the University of Mississippi has reached into almost every corner of the state, including Columbus.
College Board stands behind move to fire Ole Miss chancellor
Members of Mississippi’s College Board met Monday and said they aren’t backing down from a decision to seek a new chancellor for the University of Mississippi, despite rising criticism of the move.
Ole Miss chancellor’s contract not renewed
Dr. Dan Jones said Friday that the state College Board is not renewing his contract as University of Mississippi chancellor, and he will leave the job when his current four-year contract expires in mid-September.
Ole Miss’ new chancellor announces $100 million campaign
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones has announced a campaign to raise $100 million to help the school attract and retain faculty.