Our staff provides expertise in the following areas:
Strategic Communications
Through the development of strategic marketing and communications plans, the UM&C team works with campus partners to produce and gain attention for the many outstanding students, faculty, staff members, research projects, events and initiatives on the main Ole Miss campus as well as our regional campuses in Southaven, Tupelo, Booneville, Jackson and Grenada.
Media Relations
The UM&C group serves as the liaison between campus partners and a wide range of broadcast, print and digital media outlets at the local, state and national level. For media requests, please email umpr@olemiss.edu.
Marketing & Brand Strategy
In addition to identifying marketing and brand opportunities for the university, the UM&C team also includes resources for video production and content development for the university’s web and social media initiatives.
Printing and Graphic Design
The Printing and Graphic Design team works closely with other members of the UM&C team to produce high-quality print and digital pieces for a variety of purposes, including marketing, alumni communications, on-campus promotions and national advertising.
Photography
The Digital Imaging Services team provides award-winning images to the entire unit and to campus partners on a daily basis. They are the talent behind the Ole Miss home page images as well as the university’s Flickr account.
For media requests, please email umpr@olemiss.edu.
Contact Us
University Marketing and Communications
Jim Zook
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
jzook@olemiss.edu
662-915-2138
Printing and Creative Services
Hilarie Bain
Director
hpryor@olemiss.edu
662-915-1805
Marketing and Brand Strategy
including Digital Imaging
Ryan Whittington
Director
rmwhitti@olemiss.edu
662-915-3037
Strategic Communications
Lisa Stone
Director
lstone@olemiss.edu
662-915-1476