OXFORD, Miss. – Mike Stewart has been an entrepreneur since age 16, when he began working in a clothing store and making sales presentations as part of a high school internship program. His wife, Cathy, has been a nurturer of other people from all walks of life from an early stage, which led her toRead the story …
Belief in Lifelong Learning Inspires Gift
Stewarts establish endowment for UM School of Education
June 30, 2019 by
Sisters Honor Father with Endowment at Ole Miss
Holman sisters' gift supports students in memory of late alumnus
June 29, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late University of Mississippi alumnus Chris Holman instilled a love for his alma mater in his five daughters from the time they were children. They are sharing that affection with others by creating the Christopher C. Holman Memorial Endowment for Ole Miss Student Emergencies. The Falls Church, Virginia, resident known forRead the story …
Visionary Faculty Member Invests in Former Department
Former chair Mickey Smith's gift to benefit School of Pharmacy
June 28, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A former University of Mississippi faculty member, known globally as a leading pharmaceutical marketing expert, has made a major investment in the department he once led at the School of Pharmacy, increasing educational experiences for students. With a $350,000 IRA transfer, Mickey Smith, of Oxford, established a pharmacy administration endowment named forRead the story …
Inaugural Playwriting Resident to Work this Summer at UM
Anne Marie Cammarato will create play with Ole Miss students to be performed in Oxford
June 27, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film, in partnership with the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, is debuting an innovative program this summer that aims to address the opportunity gap faced by many new and emerging women playwrights. The Emerging Women’s PlaywritingRead the story …
Speakers Announced for Fourth Annual UM Technology Summit
Event allows policymakers to connect with business executives and other stakeholders
June 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Expansion of rural broadband, workforce diversity and technology applications will be among the featured topics addressed at the fourth annual University of Mississippi Technology Summit. The summit will feature remarks by Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, as the guest government speaker, and David L. Cohen, senior executive vice presidentRead the story …
One Person Can Make a Difference
UM scholarship fund memorializes life of beloved niece
June 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a gift to the University of Mississippi, Lee Anne and William N. Fry IV are honoring the memory of their “bright and energetic” niece while helping other students experience her beloved Ole Miss. Like many young people, the late Sarah Elizabeth Taylor grew up sharing her family’s love for the universityRead the story …
Scholarship Aids Graduate Students
Father's major gift memorializes son; supports MBA students
June 22, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A father’s major gift to the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration provides scholarships for students pursuing master’s degrees while honoring the life of his beloved son. After contributions from friends and family, Charles Imbler Sr., of Tupelo, completed a $100,000 gift for the Charles V. Imbler Jr. Memorial Scholarship inRead the story …
Families Give Back to Boost Campus Programming
Council provides major support to enhance student experiences
June 21, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi parents are strengthening the student experience with a gift of $150,000 directed to nine areas of the Division of Student Affairs. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs issued a call for proposals from departments in the Division of Student Affairs, and the Ole Miss Family LeadershipRead the story …
Historic Support for UM Museum
Galtneys' major gift will reveal 'hidden treasure'
June 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Elizabeth Galtney fits right in among the painters, photographers, woodworkers, sculptors and other artists who live in the eclectic town of Taylor, an increasingly bohemian community just 10 miles south of Oxford. She is both a creator of oil paintings and a longtime collector. Her love of art is evident with theRead the story …
Career Preparation Starts Early, Continues throughout Business School
UM team shares in their students' journey from freshman year
June 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When students enroll in the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration, the school’s career prep team begins preparing them as freshman to become part of the working world. Meg Barnes, director of undergraduate career preparation, manages every entering student’s introduction into career planning. Barnes oversees the core curriculum for 20 sectionsRead the story …