The University of Mississippi

The Inauguration of Jeffrey S. Vitter

The University of Mississippi

Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter poses for a photo outside the Lyceum.

Investiture of Jeffrey S. Vitter

November 10, 2016 • 3 p.m.

Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Livestream available on inauguration.olemiss.edu or on the official Ole Miss YouTube Channel

Watch live on campus cable channels 22.1 and 13.1 or on MaxxSouth Cable channel 99.

Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter

Meet the Chancellor

Jeffrey S. Vitter became the 17th chancellor of the University of Mississippi on Jan. 1, 2016 — just in time for the exciting Ole Miss win in the 2016 Sugar Bowl. A renowned computer scientist and academic leader, Vitter previously served for five and a half years as provost, executive vice chancellor, and Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas. … Read Full Bio

Watch live as Dr. Jeffrey S. Vitter is installed as the 17th Chancellor of the University of Mississippi

Haley Barbour, Former Governor,
State of Mississippi

Ross Bjork, Director of Athletics,
University of Mississippi


The Power of Higher Education to Transform Lives, Communities, and the World

The University of Mississippi will install a new chancellor on Nov. 10, 2016. Jeffrey S. Vitter will be formally sworn in as chancellor during a 3 p.m. investiture ceremony in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The inauguration’s theme, selected by Chancellor Vitter and reflecting an area of deep commitment is “The Power of Higher Education to Transform Lives, Communities, and the World.”

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Welcome to Ole Miss 2016
UMMC Balloons
Friends of Children's Hospital at podium

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Vitter at game

Ole Miss Move In Day 2016

Enjoyed fun visit to packed house @TupeloHigh. Enjoy this pano photo. Hope to see lots as future @OleMissRebels!
Vitter speaking at Town Hall

Feel the energy! Getting ready to speak to these Madison Cty seniors looking to college — we want you as @OleMissRebels! Here's a pano pic.
A Raisin in the Sun Play
Eli and Abby Manning $1 million donation
Mr. and Miss Ole Miss
The Creed and the Lyceum

An incredible sunset on the eve of the fall semester. #OleMiss
The Lyceum
Best College to Work For

Higher education has unique ability to prepare future players and leaders in technology. #powerofhighered