OXFORD, Miss. – Ambassador John N. Palmer, legendary philanthropist, entrepreneur and national leader, will be honored with the 2023 Legacy Award, presented yearly at the University of Mississippi by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Legacy Award reception, dinner and presentation will be Saturday (April 15) at The Inn at Ole Miss. BruceRead the story …
Women’s Council’s Legacy Award to Honor Ambassador John Palmer
UM alumnus recognized as telecom pioneer, philanthropist
April 11, 2023 by
Chinese, Arabic Students Achieve Capstone
16 UM Flagship students accepted for yearlong study abroad program
April 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi record 16 Language Flagship seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Chinese and Arabic capstone year programs. The capstone is a final year of direct enrollment and study at a university in Taiwan or Morocco, followed by an internship. The 12Read the story …
Giving Day 2023 Sets University Record
Alumni, friends step up with $6.83 million in support
April 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss – When the last online donation came in Wednesday (April 5) for Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s donors had united to set an unprecedented fundraising record. This year, Ole Miss students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff members came together to contribute 2,399 gifts totaling more than $6.83 million – theRead the story …
Social Work Instructor Receives Paragon Online Teaching Award
Kristy Durkin finds ways to build relationships with students while leading virtual classes
April 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After COVID-19 hit in early 2020, connecting with students became more challenging for instructors as universities shifted to online learning. Since then, many teachers have implemented creative ways to enhance student learning and engagement through course design, technology and instructional methods. One such University of Mississippi instructor has been so successful thatRead the story …
Texas Bank Honors Ole Miss Baseball Program
American First National makes major gift for national championship
April 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To help the Ole Miss Rebel baseball team continue its success after winning the 2022 NCAA national championship, American First National Bank, of Houston, Texas, has given $100,000 in support. Announced today as part of Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s annual social media-driven fundraising event, the gift is intended toRead the story …
Major Gift Expands Opportunities for IMC Students
Gorders invest $1 million in scholarships for the School of Journalism and New Media
April 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $1 million gift from Lacie and Joe Gorder, of San Antonio, will help shape the future careers of University of Mississippi students pursuing degrees in the dynamic, competitive field of fashion promotion. Announced Tuesday (April 4) as part of Giving Day 2023 – the university’s annual social media-driven fundraising event –Read the story …
Challenge Gift Supports Equity, Honors Meredith’s Legacy
Former governor, Navy secretary Ray Mabus challenges fellow Ole Miss alumni to give
April 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Ackerman native Ray Mabus and his classmates graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1969, they took with them one of the best college educations anyone could obtain. Mabus’ time as a UM student also taught him and others of his generation more difficult lessons, such as those pertaining to inequality,Read the story …
Gift Reflects a Love for the Arts
Tincher supports UM institute to pay tribute to wife's life
April 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ami Moore Tincher’s interests in life were focused on film and theater, music and art, the areas highlighted by the Institute for the Arts at the University of Mississippi. Mike Tincher has committed an estate gift of $100,000 to create an endowment in his wife’s name to support the work of theRead the story …
Students Take Lead on International Crisis in ‘Days of Intrigue’
Participants also network with intelligence analysts, security experts during simulation event
April 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seventy University of Mississippi students navigated the complex world of intelligence, policymaking and a possible trigger of NATO’s Article 5 obligation over the weekend as part of the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies‘ annual “Days of Intrigue” exercise. During the event, students network with intelligence community specialists who offer career adviceRead the story …
Three UM Students Win Goldwater Scholarships
Prestigious STEM scholarships awarded to Mississippi natives
April 3, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the second year in a row, three University of Mississippi students have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships in a single year. All native Mississippians, Christian Boudreaux, of Oxford; Noah Garrett, of Madison; and Alyssa Stoner, of Gulfport are the university’s 22nd, 23rd and 24th students to receive the coveted scholarships. “As aRead the story …