OXFORD, Miss. – On a breezy Friday afternoon, the University of Mississippi‘s Pride of the South marching band members finished the day’s rehearsal and then gathered close to shout in unison: “Thank you, Helen!” Watching the students from a hill nearby, Helen Overstreet beamed in response. The 1981 UM alumna and avid band fan hasRead the story …
Overstreet Champions Band, Accountancy with Major Gift
Donation to help renovate Pride of the South practice facilities, build new home for Patterson School
January 19, 2022 by
Students Honored for Creating Positive Change
Majestic Gay and Frederick Williams are first recipients of scholarship honoring Donald Cole
January 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A student activist, professor and leader, Don Cole has retired from the University of Mississippi but continues to influence the lives of Ole Miss students through a new scholarship endowment. Majestic Gay and Frederick Williams – the inaugural recipients of the Donald Cole Catalyst for Change Scholarship – will expand Cole’s legacyRead the story …
A Place for All
Gift supports student programming in LGBTQIA+ Lounge
January 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A gift from a University of Mississippi alumnus will support Spring Pride Camp, an annual event designed to provide fun, networking opportunities and information on campus resources for students who are members and allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. The gift will also provide support for student programmingRead the story …
Ethiopian Airlines Graduate Cohort Flying High with Master’s Degrees
Partnership puts 17 employees through integrated marketing communications program
January 13, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Though they’re rising stars working for Africa’s largest airline and already have impressive resumes, 17 integrated marketing communications students soon will be able to add master’s degrees from the University of Mississippi to their qualifications. The cohort is the fruit of a partnership between the UM School of Journalism and New MediaRead the story …
The University Is Part of the Family
Four Goulet siblings and two parents spend time together at Ole Miss
January 12, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Yazmin Goulet’s transcript shows she stayed at the University of Mississippi an extra semester to add a minor to her already impressive resume, but the real reason is this: It’s not every day you get to go to college with three of your siblings. “It’s like the university is part of ourRead the story …
Opportunity for a Lifetime
Changes to UM financial aid program increase benefits for Mississippi students
January 11, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Among recent changes to a University of Mississippi financial assistance program is a benefit that enables Ole Miss to help more deserving students attend college. Ole Miss Opportunity guarantees that eligible Mississippi residents receive financial support to cover the average cost of tuition, housing and meals. Since 2017, the benefit was availableRead the story …
Senior Leads Ambassador Program for School of Applied Sciences
Kaleigh Watkins takes on new leadership role
January 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences has named Kaleigh Watkins, a senior applied gerontology major from Dallas, as the new president of its ambassador program. The school’s ambassador program allows students to participate in recruiting events and postcard-writing campaigns for prospective students. Kelley Jenkins, founder of the program and assistantRead the story …
Senior Named to Time Magazine’s "30 for 2030"
Bobby Hudson III, a public policy major from Gulfport, makes list of 'a generation creating change'
January 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For his advocacy work in the north Gulfport community where he grew up, a standout University of Mississippi senior has made Time magazine’s list of “A Generation Creating Change.” Bobby Hudson III, a public policy leadership major, is featured in Time as one of its “30 in 2030: A Generation Creating Change.”Read the story …
Creating Opportunities for Student-Athletes
Kings’ gift to help upgrade athletics facilities at Ole Miss
January 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $250,000 gift from Denny and Faye King to the University of Mississippi will help upgrade facilities for student-athletes. A longtime donor to the university, King said he feels “an obligation and desire to share (his) good fortune with Ole Miss.” A graduate of the School of Business Administration, King lives inRead the story …
UM Student Wins National Collegiate Honors Council Portz Scholarship
Brigitte Lewis' research could stimulate awareness of erased histories
January 6, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A graduate of the University of Mississippi‘s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the National Collegiate Honors Council. Brigitte A. Lewis, who graduated summa cum laude in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in African American studies and English, and minors in in creative writing andRead the story …