The term 'Ole Miss' is a nickname for the University of Mississippi, which is commonly referred to as 'The University of Mississippi' or 'UM'. The nickname 'Ole Miss' is derived from the school's original name, 'The University of Mississippi'. The crossword solution for Ole Miss is 'Rebels', which is a reference to the school's mascot, the Rebel Black Bear. The mascot was chosen in 1936 to represent the school's Confederate heritage and its spirit of independence.