June 13, 2015: Daily Journal: ‘Profound gratitude’: Dan Jones leaves UM with a thankful heart
Dan Jones might have become the CEO of another university after leaving the University of Mississippi, but the decision to go back into medical research answered several priorities.
Dan Jones might have become the CEO of another university after leaving the University of Mississippi, but the decision to go back into medical research answered several priorities.
June 4, 2015: WJTV: Dan Jones to join UMMC to help obesity research efforts
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones will soon lead the development of clinical obesity research programs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones will soon lead the development of clinical obesity research programs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
May 26, 2015: MPB: UMMC WORKS TO ADDRESS MISSISSIPPI'S DOCTOR SHORTAGE
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones believes addressing generational poverty and improving pre-k through high school education is critical. "Educational systems in many parts of our states are not as strong. It's just harder to recruit from the outside." said Jones.
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones believes addressing generational poverty and improving pre-k through high school education is critical. "Educational systems in many parts of our states are not as strong. It's just harder to recruit from the outside." said Jones.
Apr 18, 2015: Daily Journal: Ole Miss, Bjork agree to maximum extension
“I’m pleased to have a renewed commitment to Ole Miss from Ross,” chancellor Dan Jones said in a news release. “All of us are grateful for his remarkable leadership, not only in athletics but far beyond.”
“I’m pleased to have a renewed commitment to Ole Miss from Ross,” chancellor Dan Jones said in a news release. “All of us are grateful for his remarkable leadership, not only in athletics but far beyond.”
Apr 9, 2015: Weidie Report: Fortunately, College Board Stands Its Ground With Dan Jones
Right to the bitter end and even past Jones’ decision on March 9, the very biased press coverage of the controversy continued. There were numerous offenders but perhaps the worst were Clarion-Leger reporter Therese Apel and executive editor Sam Hall. On social media Apel said “…I’m convinced now EVERYONE thinks most of the IHL board is a bunch of knuckleheads. Prob even God.” She also said that the IHL board was “absolutely WORTHLESS.” Again, the caps are Apel’s. These are just two of her social media comments and there were more, including an earlier one about people thinking the college board were “A-holes.”
Right to the bitter end and even past Jones’ decision on March 9, the very biased press coverage of the controversy continued. There were numerous offenders but perhaps the worst were Clarion-Leger reporter Therese Apel and executive editor Sam Hall. On social media Apel said “…I’m convinced now EVERYONE thinks most of the IHL board is a bunch of knuckleheads. Prob even God.” She also said that the IHL board was “absolutely WORTHLESS.” Again, the caps are Apel’s. These are just two of her social media comments and there were more, including an earlier one about people thinking the college board were “A-holes.”
Apr 3, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Dr. Jim Borsig
Over the past several days, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and Dr. Dan Jones made a good faith effort regarding Dr. Jones' continued service as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. A proposal to extend the contract of Dr. Jones was discussed. Dr. Jones declined that proposal, so the Board of Trustees will move forward with the search for a new Chancellor.
Over the past several days, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and Dr. Dan Jones made a good faith effort regarding Dr. Jones' continued service as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. A proposal to extend the contract of Dr. Jones was discussed. Dr. Jones declined that proposal, so the Board of Trustees will move forward with the search for a new Chancellor.
Mar 29, 2015: Weidie Report: MESSY DIVORCE AT OLE MISS; AND THEN IT GOT WORSE
Not everyone who wanted Dan Jones removed as chancellor at Ole Miss wants to wave Rebel flags, bring back Colonel Reb, or sing Dixie.
Not everyone who wanted Dan Jones removed as chancellor at Ole Miss wants to wave Rebel flags, bring back Colonel Reb, or sing Dixie.
Mar 28, 2015: Commercial Appeal: Negotiations continue on keeping Jones at University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones and trustees say they’re still talking about renewing his contract, but that they haven’t yet reached an agreement.
University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones and trustees say they’re still talking about renewing his contract, but that they haven’t yet reached an agreement.
Mar 27, 2015: Hattiesburg American: College Board meeting at 2 p.m. to discuss Jones contract
The meeting comes after three days of negotiations between Ole Miss chancellor Dan Jones and the Board that sought to extend Jones' contract beyond September, when it expires. The Board voted one week ago to order Jones to prepare for a search his replacement, essentially not renewing his contract.
The meeting comes after three days of negotiations between Ole Miss chancellor Dan Jones and the Board that sought to extend Jones' contract beyond September, when it expires. The Board voted one week ago to order Jones to prepare for a search his replacement, essentially not renewing his contract.
Mar 26, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Looser: Anatomy of a PR disaster for College Board
Research. Planning. Execution. Evaluation. The tried and true, "Four Step PR Process." Every college student in a communications program has been taught this process for the past 50 years … and it still works today. The PR process used in the recent Dan Jones PR debacle can best be described as, "Fire, Ready, Aim."
Research. Planning. Execution. Evaluation. The tried and true, "Four Step PR Process." Every college student in a communications program has been taught this process for the past 50 years … and it still works today. The PR process used in the recent Dan Jones PR debacle can best be described as, "Fire, Ready, Aim."
Mar 25, 2015: Hotty Toddy: Crowd Reacts to Student-Led Rally for Chancellor Jones
The rally was in protest to the state’s Institution of Higher Learning board of trustees’ decision to not renew Dr. Dan Jones’ contract, which was announced this past Friday, March 20.
The rally was in protest to the state’s Institution of Higher Learning board of trustees’ decision to not renew Dr. Dan Jones’ contract, which was announced this past Friday, March 20.
Mar 24, 2015: Youtube: MS IHL Vice President Alan Perry Speaks on Dan Jones non-contract renewal
NewsWatch Station Manager Sudu Upadhyay and The Daily Mississippian Editor-in-Chief Lacey Russell interview Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Vice President Alan Perry on Dan Jones' non-contract renewal.
NewsWatch Station Manager Sudu Upadhyay and The Daily Mississippian Editor-in-Chief Lacey Russell interview Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Vice President Alan Perry on Dan Jones' non-contract renewal.
Mar 24, 2015: MBJ: DAVID DALLAS — From Dan and Dixie with love
Dan Jones just lost his battle with the cancer that is our state government. Last night, the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Directors decided to stand by their decision for non-renewal of his contract as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi.
Dan Jones just lost his battle with the cancer that is our state government. Last night, the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Directors decided to stand by their decision for non-renewal of his contract as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi.
Mar 24, 2015: Ronnie Musgrove: Huffington Post: Something Rotten in Oxford (Mississippi)
This was not the case last Friday when University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones unceremoniously got the boot. Since his ouster Friday, three of the University's most beloved graduates, John Grisham, Jim Barksdale and Archie Manning, have sounded off on the matter. All are supporting Jones.
This was not the case last Friday when University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones unceremoniously got the boot. Since his ouster Friday, three of the University's most beloved graduates, John Grisham, Jim Barksdale and Archie Manning, have sounded off on the matter. All are supporting Jones.
Feb 3, 2015: Adam Ganucheau: Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss chancellor reports cancer-free tests