OXFORD, Miss. – Amelia Clayshulte, a second-year doctoral student in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been accepted into a tropical taxonomy course at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. The internationally competitive course takes place at the Bocas Research Station in Bocas del Toro, Panama, for 21 days this summer. Clayshulte, from LasRead the story …
Graduate Student Selected for Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Amelia Clayshulte to study tropical taxonomy in Panama
April 26, 2019 by
Things Are Seldom What They Seem: Ship’s Crew Features Familiar Faces
Community members bring energy and diverse experience to comic 'H.M.S. Pinafore'
April 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In this weekend’s production of the classic musical comedy “H.M.S. Pinafore,” don’t be surprised if you spot people you’re more used to seeing at the grocery or around town – even in the halls of the Lyceum – than on the stage. The University of Mississippi Opera Theatre presents “H.M.S. Pinafore” atRead the story …
Ford Center Campaign Honors Chancellor Emeritus Khayat
All giving levels can grow UM performing arts center's endowment
April 24, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Organizers of a fundraising campaign for the University of Mississippi‘s performing arts center plan to honor Chancellor Emeritus Robert C. Khayat, who led the effort to bring the facility to life 16 years ago. The Celebrating the Arts campaign aims to increase the endowment of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for theRead the story …
Ole Miss Theatre’s ‘Fly by Night’ is Made of Star Stuff
Production explores relationships and the forces that influence them
April 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Do you believe in destiny? What about free will? How do you feel about the idea that we’re all made of stars, and that the stars themselves may be pulling us around like so many puppets on so many strings? These and other metaphysical questions are explored – with sweetness and songRead the story …
Major Gift Benefits Banking Program
Estate of late alumnus bolsters endowment for faculty and program support
April 20, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Banking and finance students in the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration will benefit from strengthened faculty and program support, thanks to an estate gift from the late Ted Cunningham, a longtime banking professional. A frequent supporter of the school’s banking and finance program throughout his lifetime, the Phoenix resident bequeathedRead the story …
Impressive Graduate Sparks Fruitful Relationship
B&R Insurance inspired to hire others, supports RMI program
April 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi graduate’s resume resulted not only in Brown & Riding Insurance hiring the applicant but also sparked the company’s continuing interest in the university. Learning about the risk management and insurance program and its caliber of students, B&R has been inspired to make a major gift to UM andRead the story …
Center for the Study of Southern Culture Gets New Director
Kathryn McKee will be the first woman to lead the groundbreaking center's work
April 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For only the fourth time in the 40-year history of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, a new director will take the helm. Kathryn McKee, McMullan Associate Professor of Southern Studies and associate professor of English at the University of Mississippi, begins her new role July 1. “I am humbledRead the story …
An Appetite for Excellence
Restaurateur's gift will help ensure longevity of UM Southern Foodways Alliance
April 13, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When restaurateur Steve Palmer overheard one of his servers say she’d like to buy a home if only she had the down payment, he started a companywide home loan program. “We loan our employees their down payment interest-free,” said Palmer, of Charleston, South Carolina, who has 890 people on his payroll. “WeRead the story …
Frious’ Gift Supports Ole Miss Athletics
Stadium gate named for longtime supporters of university programs and students
April 6, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New signage at Gate 14 of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will serve as a lasting tribute to University of Mississippi alumnus Roger Friou and his wife, Susie, who have made a major gift in support of Ole Miss athletics. “When Billy Brewer was coach here, I was a real insider,” said Roger Friou, whoRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Honors Alice Clark as Alumna of the Year
Vice chancellor emerita of university relations awarded for career accomplishments
April 5, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After a nearly 40-year career with the University of Mississippi, Vice Chancellor Emerita of University Relations Alice Clark is being honored as the 2019 School of Pharmacy alumna of the year. “I’m so honored to be recognized in this way by the place I’ve called home for so many years,” Clark said.Read the story …