Provost Vitter Announced as the Chancellor of Ole Miss Blog News 10/31/2015 Tweet The outgoing Provost Jeffrey Vitter from the University of Kansas has been announced as the Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. The search will begin in a few weeks for Vitter’s replacement. Related posts: Business School Dean Presents to the University Kansas Provost Leaves for Ole Miss KU Common Book Announced for the 2016-17 School Year University Senate Calls for Transparent Chancellor Selection