OXFORD, Miss. – Jenny Ann Urban’s passion for travel and interest in law has led to a successful career as director of aviation relations and compliance at Clear, a growing firm that provides expedited airport security clearances for travelers. Airport Business Magazine recently named the University of Mississippi alumna to the 2019 Airport Business TopRead the story …
Law Alumna Named Top 40 Under 40 by Industry Magazine
Jenny Ann Urban earned degree in air and space law from UM
June 22, 2020 by
School of Education to Induct Five Alumni into Hall of Fame
Inductees honored for contributions they have made to the field of education
June 12, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Education is inducting five honorees into its Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of the significant contributions they’ve made to the field of education. The group will be recognized at a ceremony at a later date. “The Alumni Hall of Fame awardees are recognized for theirRead the story …
A Couple that Stays Together Plays Together
Ole Miss theater alumni premiere new play via livestream
June 8, 2020 by
MARIETTA, Ga. – At a time when the entertainment industry is crippled by a pandemic and theaters everywhere have been forced to shut their doors, two University of Mississippi graduates are set to debut a new play live via the internet. Kaleb and Tina Sade Mitchell (BFA 14; BA 15), husband-and-wife actors who met asRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumni Named AACP Walmart Scholars
Ole Miss represented on list for 12th consecutive year
May 26, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Elizabeth Hearn and Wesley Sparkmon, both alumni of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, have been named 2020 Walmart Scholars by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Walmart Scholars Program. The honor and accompanying $1,000 scholarship are given to recipients who are committed to a career in academic pharmacy. Hearn,Read the story …
A Gift for the Future
Former alumni director includes university in estate plans
May 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In his 25 years with the Ole Miss Alumni Association, Tim Walsh became acutely aware of the importance of building private support in the form of endowed funds for the University of Mississippi. Having witnessed the impact of these gifts supporting scholarships, faculty programs, expansion projects and more, Walsh said making aRead the story …
Coming Full Circle
New Women's Council scholarship benefits UM nursing students
May 20, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a way, Stephanie Barrett’s life has come full circle. Raised in Starkville by her widowed mother, with help from her maternal uncle and both grandmothers – strong and dedicated family members who became role models while supporting her financially – Barrett is helping shape the lives and future career paths ofRead the story …
Planned Gift Supports STEM Education
Reese Chancellor's Trust contribution to support new UM facility
April 18, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An $83,000 gift from the estate of University of Mississippi alumnus and supporter Doug P. Reese is being directed toward the construction of the Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation on the Oxford campus. While it’s common for alumni and friends to include Ole Miss in their estates,Read the story …
A Mother Memorialized
Scruggs couple establishes Ruby Simpson Shelton Scholarship
April 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jody and Pick Scruggs’ gift to the University of Mississippi will help students seeking degrees from departments within the College of Liberal Arts. The 1966 UM graduates’ $50,000 gift established the Ruby Simpson Shelton Scholarship Endowment in memory of Jody Scruggs’ mother, who died from breast cancer in 1970. The Scruggses firstRead the story …
Helping Student-Athletes Go from Jerseys to Suits
Major gift helps Ole Miss competitors win a first job
March 27, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An act of kindness given years ago by his mother coupled with a recent tour of the University of Mississippi‘s FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Support Center inspired Dr. Billy W. Long to make a gift that could help Ole Miss student-athletes win jobs. Long’s $125,000 gift to the Vaught Society will support theRead the story …
Sharing Art with Others
John and Melody Maxey's gift to museum featured through mid-March
March 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Art collectors Melody and John Maxey, of Oxford, have presented a prized watercolor by renowned artist Dean Mitchell to the University of Mississippi Museum. The piece, “Signs of the Times,” is the signature artwork featured this month in the museum’s pop-up space and will be on display through mid-March. Museum officials sayRead the story …