OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has announced a new
scholarship initiative honoring alumnus and former Lt. Gov. Brad Dye.
The Brad Dye Public Service Scholarship Program will provide financial
support enabling students to engage in service-learning opportunities
and public service internships in government or private agencies,
domestically or abroad. Duncan-Williams Inc., an investment banking
firm in Memphis, has committed the first contribution toward the
scholarship endowment.
“The scholarship is to be given in
Brad Dye’s name to honor his career in public service to his community,
state and nation,” said Richard Forgette, chair and professor of
political science. “A UM graduate, Mr. Dye served as lieutenant
governor of Mississippi for three terms. He is the only person in state
history to hold that position for 12 consecutive years.”
Dye is a life member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and a member of the UM Foundation.
Duncan-Williams has established itself as a leader in public service for the Mid-South and beyond.
“Our leadership team and associates are actively involved in the issues
that matter, because these are our communities,” said Gary Lendermon,
vice president of marketing and communications. “The team at
Duncan-Williams believes in active leadership, participation and
financial support of the causes and organizations that impact our
cities and our profession.”
The Dye Scholarship Program was announced at a recent reception
attended by some of Mississippi’s current and former top public
servants, including Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant, U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and
Roger Wicker and former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott.
“A state moves forward when it has progressive, thoughtful leaders at
the helm,” said liberal arts Dean Glenn Hopkins. “Those leaders for
Mississippi have, more often than not, received much of their education
at the University of Mississippi and, in particular, from the
Department of Political Science.”
For more information regarding the Brad Dye Public Service Scholarship
Program, contact Forgette at 662-915-7401. To learn more about the
Department of Political Science, visit http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/