OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi alumnus and retired FedEx executive has provided University Marketing and Communications with a substantial gift to support the modernization of the university’s digital communications and marketing function. T. Michael Glenn (BBA 77), former executive vice president of market development and corporate communications for FedEx Corp., has given $150,000,Read the story …
Donation from Alumnus Supports UM Website, Brand Efforts
Mike Glenn's gift to University Marketing and Communications aids digital asset management system
May 19, 2021 by
Alumni Help Mentor Applied Gerontology Students
Safe and Sound Home Care owners discuss the benefits of at-home geriatric care
May 18, 2021 by
OXFORD. Miss. – This semester, students in the applied gerontology program at the University of Mississippi have had opportunities to learn from several professionals working in their industry. Among these mentors are alumnus Brad Morris, who received his Master of Accountancy and Juris Doctor from UM, and Sharon Morris, owner of Safe and Sound HomeRead the story …
Familial Roots in Education
Clarks create OMWC scholarship in memory of their late mothers
May 13, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When giving a speech as a high school student, Ginger Guice Clark was surprised to see her mother standing in the back of the room. “I hadn’t told her I was going to give a speech, but there she was,” said Clark, of Birmingham, Alabama. “Mom always supported us and our education,Read the story …
A Scholar’s Success
Marketing student grateful for UM graduate's support
May 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Besides financial support, the Lyttleton T. Harris IV Endowed Scholarship at the University of Mississippi is providing mentoring from a marketing master for its recipient. In February, Lyt Harris, of Houston, Texas, added $100,000 to the scholarship endowment he established in 2016. In addition to this and previous gifts to his endowment,Read the story …
Ashley Glover Receives Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Alumnus Award
School of Applied Sciences graduate makes a difference in the field of social work
May 5, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumna Ashley Glover has been awarded the Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Alumnus award, which honors a graduate of the university’s School of Applied Sciences whose professional, leadership and service achievements are considered meritorious. Glover, who earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from UM in 2011, checks off allRead the story …
Alumni Offer Wise Words to New Graduates
Ahead of Commencement exercises, eight Ole Miss alumni share guidance and encouragement
April 28, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the Classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrate Commencement in early May, they’ll complete an exciting journey, begin their next chapters and join the good company of distinguished alumni. The University of Mississippi is a place where legacies begin, and the following alumni have shown that the greatest achievements are possible whenRead the story …
Computer Science Majors to Benefit from Gift to School of Engineering
Alumnus establishes John F. Stone Engineering Scholarship Endowment
April 17, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In his 94 years, John Stone has witnessed the evolution of modern technology: from a time when families gathered for radio shows to today, when dads, moms, brothers and sisters each stream a different show on their own devices. The 1949 University of Mississippi graduate remembers when documents were drafted on aRead the story …
Alumna Discusses Role with Kansas City Chiefs
Hospitality management program's spring industry speaker series continues on Zoom
April 15, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The hospitality management program at the University of Mississippi prepared Nicole Johnson so well for her professional career that she even has a Super Bowl ring to show for it. The suite services coordinator for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson recently returned to campus as a featured speaker in the DepartmentRead the story …
NFL Legend Patrick Willis to Deliver 2020 Commencement Address
One of the most decorated players in Ole Miss football history to speak May 8 to Class of 2020
April 12, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – NFL legend Patrick Willis, who overcame tremendous adversity to become a scholar-athlete and one of the most decorated football players in Ole Miss history, will give the University of Mississippi‘s 2020 Commencement address on May 8. Commencement exercises for the Class of 2020, which were postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic last year,Read the story …
A Tribute to Dewey Knight
Campaign seeks gifts to build scholarship in late leader's name
March 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new Ignite Ole Miss online campaign has been established to build a scholarship endowment honoring the late Dewey Knight, who helped countless students benefit from expanded academic tools and opportunities while pursuing University of Mississippi degrees. Knight retired in 2018 as associate director of the Center for Student Success and First-YearRead the story …