On its own website, the university explains Elma Meek Hall , which houses the art department, is named for "the student who submitted the name Ole Miss for the name of the annual yearbook; Ole Miss subsequently became synonymous with the University of Mississippi." Traditionalists have been steeling themselves for it, gathering on social media to preemptively defend Ole Miss' honor. Thinking back on the struggles she's seen since joining the faculty in 2010, she said, "The battle over Ole Miss will be particularly hot." He frowns on efforts to change Ole Miss or Rebels, echoing his alma mater's assertion that they've taken on new meanings. Depending on Hudson's audience, Ole Miss might slip out in conversation, but never in interviews or academic settings.

Source: CNN July 27, 2020 15:56 UTC