Ben Burns (BSPh 94) of Iuka says that his life is made up of work and sports on all levels. As a huge Ole Miss fan, Life Member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and Vaught Society member, his relationships with those at the Ole Miss Alumni Association and the UMAA Foundation meant that whenRead the story …
Accomplished Alum Shares Global Insights with UM Students
April 25, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As futurists continue to make their predictions, Dean Copeland is challenging University of Mississippi students to consider the current trends that have global effects and their implications for the world 50 years from now. Through a bi-weekly seminar, the retired corporate lawyer and executive has given students at his alma mater aRead the story …
MBA Golf Classic Set for May 5
April 16, 2012 by
… Registration deadline is April 27 OXFORD, Miss. – Although not being played on the world-famous grounds of Augusta National, an upcoming golf tournament benefits masters of a different kind. The University of Mississippi MBA Association is continuing a tradition of excellence with the third annual Ole Miss MBA Golf Classic, held at the OleRead the story …
Pride of South Benefit Concert April 24 to Raise Scholarship Funds
April 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Pride of the South Band has been rousing sports and music fans since 1928. On Tuesday, April 24, fans will get an intimate look at the band when the Wind Ensemble performs the 12th annual Pride of the Band Benefit Concert. The 7:30 p.m. event at the GertrudeRead the story …
Order of the Okra Attracts Support for Southern Foodways Alliance
April 14, 2012 by
… Twenty-nine donors step forward with $10,000 gifts OXFORD, Miss. – Okra has long been the quintessential Southern food, a vegetable so versatile that it can be deep-fried in batter, boiled with tomatoes, pickled in brine or tossed into a big pot of simmering gumbo, bringing a unique and unmistakable flavor to every dish.Read the story …
UM Seeking Recipes for ‘Rebel Recipes Lite’ Cookbook
April 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management is seeking recipe submissions for its latest cookbook project, “Rebel Recipes Lite.” The book, which focuses on healthy cooking, is a follow-up to the popular “Rebel Recipes,” a collection of nearly 2,000 of the Ole Miss community’s favorite dishes.
Five to be Inducted into Law School Hall of Fame
April 11, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five alumni of the University of Mississippi School of Law will be inducted into the 2012 Law Alumni Hall of Fame during Law Alumni Weekend, set for April 20-21 at the Inn at Ole Miss. Inductees include the late William M. Champion and the late Thomas R. Ethridge, both of Oxford; LawrenceRead the story …
Pharmacy School Receives Major Gift from Alumna’s Estate
April 10, 2012 by
… Gift creates scholarship endowment for Ole Miss pharmacy students OXFORD, Miss. – Thanks to the generosity of the late Madeline O. Sciacca of Slidell, La., who remembered her alma mater in her will, generations of pharmacy students at the University of Mississippi will receive scholarship support. Sciacca, who obtained her pharmacy degree from UMRead the story …
Women’s Council to Honor Winters with Legacy Award
April 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi’s 58th governor and first lady, community builders William and Elise Winter, will receive the third annual Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy April 21 at the University of Mississippi. The Legacy Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who epitomize the council’s goals of philanthropy, leadership and mentorship.Read the story …
School of Pharmacy Honors Three with Distinguished Alumni Awards
April 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy alumni were honored for their outstanding careers and contributions to the school during Pharmacy Alumni Weekend (March 30-31). Recipients of the school’s 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards are Kristie Gholson of Tupelo, William B. Harlan of Brandon and Richard Allen Jackson Sr. of Sarasota, Fla. “TheseRead the story …