Despite the fact it feels like we just sent our kids back for the spring semester, graduation is steadily approaching and May 12th will be here before you know it. This is an exciting time not only in your child’s life but yours as well; it also leaves many unknowns like where to get a cap and gown, diploma applications, and much more. Here are some important dates and information to help ensure your student is graduation ready. The Grad Fair will be held next week in The Tad

After four years of living in Oxford the weekly tornado sirens have become as normal as my blaring alarm for my 8am class, but for visitors or freshmen it can be bit alarming. There is no need to panic when your student calls home saying tornado sirens are going off, the City of Oxford tests the tornado sirens every Wednesday at 11:55am. According to Lafayette County Emergency Management website the alarms are only tested weather permitting thus if it is raining, cloudy, or p

When I was a freshman in college three years ago, my dad gave me $50 a week as an allowance. That money was for me to budget however I saw fit. I was fortunate enough to not be responsible for tuition, books, cell phone bills, etc. and so $50 as a freshman could go a long way. Here’s how: First off, I had to decide in the beginning what was a want and what was a need. Which was hard. I had friends whose parents gave them endless amounts of money, but I had to learn how to res

Dry Cleaner: Rainbow Cleaners When thinking of where to take your clothes to get dry cleaned you want to make sure the place will treat your favorite pieces with TLC. Well, Rainbow Cleaners is one of the only dry cleaners in Oxford and they are wonderful! While RC delivers, there are two drop off/pick up locations, one on Jackson Ave and one on University Ave. They are also one of the only places in town that does shoe repairs! Alterations: Square Alterations and Monogramming

Spring break is right around the corner and it’s never too early to start preparing. Even if your son or daughter is well traveled, spring break can bring different challenges. Scammers know there are young people visiting a destination under the influence, and they are skilled in taking advantage of them. This year will be my fourth college spring break, and along the way I have picked up tips and tricks that I have had to learn the hard way. I’ve put together a list of my b

Ironically, I am currently writing this while sitting at Ross Family Dental. Let’s cut the chase. I would rather be sitting at my gynecologist than here. I have to give props to Andrew Ross, because he is by FAR the longest dentist relationship I have had in my 18 years here in Oxford. So, I’m thankful for him, but anyone messing with my teeth? I’d rather be at the gyno. I know some of you women can agree with me. Let’s address the gynecologist situation for your fab gals. We

Some of you may have heard of LiveSafe before, the company that is keeping schools and workplaces safe everywhere. Well Ole Miss has a LifeSafe app and it is amazing! It has features for students, faculty and yes, even PARENTS! Check out its features below Click here to read the university’s instructions for setting up Click here to watch a video on its features and how it works And lastly, click here to download! #parentsofolemiss #olemissparent #universityofmississip #lives

We have gotten quite a few emails asking where to order midterm happies from, so we decided to write an article to share with everybody! With midterms sneaking up (midterm grades are due March 5th!) it can be a stressful time for students. It’s nice to send something to your daughter or son to ease the stress and let them know that you are thinking about them. So, without further ado, here is a list of where to order cures to midterm madness. 1. Katherine Beck: Katherine Beck

Construction for the new parking garage on The Square is finally set to begin June 2018 with plans to be completed by June 2019. The parking garage will be built on the parking lot that currently sits behind Bouré, and it will provide 401 new parking spaces with an additional 90 surface parking spaces around the garage. However, while the construction is going on, 234 free parking spaces will no longer be available on The Square. That’s an entire football season, baseball se

Today makes two weeks since Parents of Ole Miss went live - and WOW! We have been blown away by all of the feedback and support the site has received. In just two short weeks we have received… Just WOW! We want POM to truly be an online community, that being said we want everyone to know that your opinions matter and we want to hear from you. This site is for you and we want you to be able to utilize it to your best ability! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to our new

“You’d be working for FREE?” That was my dad’s reaction when I first told him about my search for an internship. Pretty understandable, right? When my dad was younger and applying for jobs, having a college degree was enough to be ahead of the competition. However, with the amount of college educated people entering the workforce today that is just not enough anymore. Employers are well aware that textbooks can only go so far. Participating in an internship, a part-time job,

Though I will miss many things after I graduate from Ole Miss this May, the hassle of registering for classes is one thing I will not miss. The stress of creating the perfect schedule with the best time slots before they fill up or finding the right professors all while trying to complete the necessary courses to graduate can be difficult. Now I’m no expert but I did manage to avoid taking Friday classes for three years of my college experience, because let’s be real the week

Moving is a hassle, especially moving in to the dorms. You know what else is a hassle? Moving out! Maybe even more so because you have to lug all of that stuff home until your student is able to move into their new place in August. Summer will be here before you know it and you will need a solution...fast. Fear not, we have a few reliable storage facilities in Oxford that can help store all the bulky items you don’t want to drag home. Act fast, the prime storage locations sel

What They Don’t Tell You About Orientation Registration for summer orientation begins Monday, March 5, 2018. Ole Miss provides great details online about how to register, fees and housing, and the dates of the summer orientation sessions. That information can be found here. However, the information given does not answer some of the more personal questions incoming students and parents have. Below I have answered some questions I had leading up to orientation that I had to lea

As a recent Ole Miss graduate and now local Oxonian, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming love for this town and the University. I live off University Avenue, so sometimes on the weekends I will take a walk to campus and stroll through the Grove. Between thinking about my four football seasons in the Grove and countless classes in the halls surrounding the Grove, a tall brick building caught my eye: The Inn at Ole Miss. I instantly thought about one of my favorite Ole Miss m

With graduation quickly approaching we have received a multitude of messages asking for gift ideas, so I thought I would share some ideas I had and gifts I have received in the past that I loved. Caution: this post is pretty lengthy but stick with me! Jewelry is an obvious option if you have a very special gal graduate. Upon my high school graduation, instead of the traditional Herff Jones class rings, I opted for a simple silver ring with “CHS Class of 2014” engraved on the

Editors Note: A very important thing to note, before you read this article. You do NOT have to be an alumni, to be a member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association. Great news, huh!? LOTS of parents join! One of my most treasured moments after graduating from Ole Miss, was the time that I could slap the signature “Ole Miss Alumni” sticker on the back of my car. How grown up I felt! I’ve since exchanged that sticker for local Oxford Charger booster decals, but still, anytime I’m

I am so fortunate to follow several Ole Miss Parent private groups on Facebook and see all the questions/concerns you all have about life as an Ole Miss Parent. I’m sure by now, you figured out that was my inspiration in starting this website. So while I’m about 10 years shy of having a college student myself, I feel straddled somewhere between still feeling 21 years old (because when you have a whole new flock of freshman every year here in Oxford, it keeps you young, right

Have you registered your rising freshman for orientation? Registration opened May 5th at 8:30 am, so if you haven't registered, hop on it or your desired time slot may fill up. Go to myOleMiss to sign up ASAP! Once you have registered, head to our Orientation Forum to chat it up, ask questions and see who else is coming during your session! ANOTHER REMINDER: Parents of Ole Miss is very excited to be hosting Empty Nester's Nights during all May, June and July freshman orientat

When we set off with POM, we knew we had something good. When something good turns great, well that’s even better. Well guys, we have our next “great” thing: our very own podcast! Now you can sit down and listen to the “POM Juice” with the our team, each week for updates on everything Oxford and Ole Miss. We’ve started syncing our editorial calendar with our podcast calendar, and you can certainly expect some awesome shows with local business leaders for the insider scoop!