OXFORD, Miss. – Recent University of Mississippi graduate Daryl Porter Jr. has taken a step closer to his political goals by becoming the youngest elected councilman for his hometown of Summit. As a student, the political science major was always involved, participating in College Democrats, One Mississippi and Sigma Pi fraternity at UM. And afterRead the story …
Recent UM Graduate Elected to Summit Town Council
Daryl Porter Jr. hopes to build political career after winning first race
August 28, 2013 by
Alumni Association Names Top Alumni of 2013
Alumni Association to Honor Seven at Homecoming for Achievement, Service
August 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seven alumni will receive the Ole Miss Alumni Association’s highest annual honors as part of Homecoming 2013. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame are: Haley Barbour (JD 73) of Yazoo City; David W. Houston III (BBA 66, JD 69) of Aberdeen; Dick Molpus (BBA 71) of Jackson; Carol Ross (BAEd 82)Read the story …
Pharmacy Student-Athletes in a League of Their Own
Blending sports with challenging academic provides unique challenges and satisfactions
July 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Studying pharmacy successfully requires exercising a measure of intellect and self-discipline every day. Studying pharmacy successfully while competing in intercollegiate athletics also requires daily megadoses of determination, commitment, time management and focus, plus a passion for both pharmacy and sports. “As a starter in basketball, (I) played 36 to 40 games aRead the story …
Former Alumni Director James Butler Dies at 86
Administrator opened doors for women, black alumni and helped modernize Alumni Association
July 2, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A former University of Mississippi administrator who helped modernize and dramatically expand the university’s Alumni Association is being remembered as an innovator, a compassionate leader and a dedicated friend and husband. James N. Butler, who served 10 years as director of alumni affairs and nearly two decades in other roles with theRead the story …
Everett-Williams Memorial Scholarships Attract Top Freshmen
UM law alumnus, donor meets recipients after decades of commitment
June 21, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After 28 years of stewardship, University of Mississippi School of Law alumnus and 1848 Society member William H. McMullen of Charlotte, N.C., finally got to see his labor of love come to fruition. Recently, McMullen had the chance to meet the first recipients of the Everett-Williams Memorial Scholarships, products of the fund heRead the story …
Alumni Association Launches Drive to Reach 25,000 Members
June 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Get active, stay active and help Ole Miss — that’s the simple message behind the Ole Miss Alumni Association’s drive to gain 1,000 new members during the remainder of 2013. Currently, the Alumni Association boasts 24,000 members. While that number is impressive, it is less than 25 percent of the total OleRead the story …
Buntin Named Ole Miss Education Alumna of the Year
Retired UM DeSoto dean honored for career in public education
May 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Retired University of Mississippi administrator Bonnie Buntin is the recipient of the School of Education’s 2013 Alumna of the Year Award. Buntin, who retired as dean of the university’s DeSoto Center in 2011, was selected for the award in honor of her more-than-30-year career in public education, both as a speech pathologistRead the story …
Major Gift Creates Griffin Family IMPACT Awards, Scholarship
Education endowment to benefit exceptional pre-service teachers, leaders
May 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $125,000 gift from longtime University of Mississippi benefactors Ed and Jan Trehern will create monetary awards and a scholarship fund for the School of Education to recognize students who display a commitment to excellence in teaching and leadership. The Griffin Family Endowment, established by the Pascagoula couple in March, was created in honor of Jan’s parents Ralph and Jerry Griffin, also of Pascagoula, and will fund the annual Griffin Family Education IMPACT Awards and the Griffin Family Scholarship.
Minor Hall Named in Honor of Successful UM Alumnus
Lucian Minor lauded for dedication to helping students and supporting university’s academic mission
April 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Lucian Minor graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1937, the student body included some 3,000 students – all on the Oxford campus – and residence halls were spartan, compared to modern accommodations. Minor, who earned an accounting degree at Ole Miss, has returned to campus frequently over the years, helpingRead the story …
New Visitor Parking Increases Accessibility
April 25, 2013 by
Dear Alumni and Friends of the university, To accommodate the extraordinary growth at Ole Miss, the university is implementing a new guest-parking policy that will take effect July 1. Parking changes are intended to be as convenient as possible, even as demand for parking increases. The ultimate goal of the parking plan is to improveRead the story …