OXFORD, Miss. – The first-ever recipients of the four-year Everett-Williams Memorial Scholarship have graduated from the University of Mississippi, and their futures both appear bright. Logan Wilson, of Hattiesburg, earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the university in May, and Davelin Woodard, of Oxford, received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the UM MedicalRead the story …
Scholarship Helps Students Go Onward and Upward
First Everett-Williams recipients graduate, embrace opportunities
July 30, 2016 by
Ole Miss Athletics Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Year
UM supporters contributed $45.6 million over the past fiscal year
July 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Athletics Foundation collected $45.6 million in cash contributions, a new record, from donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30. The annual contributions break the previous high of $35.2 million in cash donations set the previous fiscal year. Cash giving in the previous two years was $27.4 millionRead the story …
UM Foundation Welcomes New Development Officer
Former private school president brings deep fundraising experience
July 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Illinois native Barbara Daush might be working in Arkansas today if the Razorbacks had won their 1961 opening game against Ole Miss. Instead, the University of Mississippi Foundation’s new regional development officer is proud to be a Rebel. “My sister, who is nine years older than I, wanted to go south toRead the story …
Game Produces Big Opportunities
Fergusons find way to provide hundreds of scholarships for UM students
July 9, 2016 by
B9, I33, N19, G48, O65. Bingo! OXFORD, Miss. – The enduring game of bingo was first played in Italy as early as 1530. France took up the game in the 18th century. The game was standardized in the United Stated during the 1920s, with a rule book published in 1933. Fast forward to the 21stRead the story …
Alumna Hopes to Assist Students with Disabilities
Graham makes gift to support services, increase awareness, honor family
July 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tana Graham believes the more successful students are in their college studies, the more successful they can be in their professional careers. That’s one thought behind her new gift to support the Office of Student Disability Services at the University of Mississippi. The Oxford resident also hopes the gift helps erase theRead the story …
Peddle Gift Supports Women’s Council Scholarships
Bequest to help change lives by providing opportunities to come to UM
June 23, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Marjorie Peddle’s daughters describe their mother as a woman of grace whose intense love for the University of Mississippi was matched by her interest in the success of young people. Peddle, who died in November 2015, left the university $125,000 to create an endowment that will support scholarships awarded by the OleRead the story …
Ignite Ole Miss Continues to Benefit University
Crowdfunding site has generated nearly $2.1 million to date
June 20, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To date, the University of Mississippi has received almost $2.1 million through the UM Foundation’s online grassroots fundraising site, Ignite Ole Miss, enabling students and faculty to continue to improve their world. In the past fiscal year, Ignite Ole Miss has supported the following projects: The Charles Reagan Wilson Student Support FundRead the story …
Stadium Expansion to Feature Bell Tower
Lloyd family supports construction with additional gift
June 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi football fans are accustomed to the sounds of the Grove on game day – the chatter of classmates reuniting, the laughter of children playing catch, the rousing horns and drums of the Pride of the South, the cheers as Rebels parade along the Walk of Champions – but inRead the story …
Living Blues Hires New Publication Manager
Melanie Young hopes to broaden awareness of the magazine, including digital editions
June 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With her new position as publication manager of Living Blues magazine, Melanie Young feels as though she’s come home. She first began working with the magazine, produced by the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, in 2009 as its circulation manager. At the same time, she had anRead the story …
UM Administrators Say Thank You to Donors
More than 480 alumni and friends receive calls of gratitude
June 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter surprised a number of alumni and friends recently, when he called to personally thank them for their financial support. Vitter participated in UM’s fourth annual “Thank You Power Hour” along with academic deans, faculty and staff members who volunteered to spend an hour calling moreRead the story …