OXFORD, Miss. – The late Roger M. Flynt Jr. loved the University of Mississippi and its law school, crediting his education there for much of his enduring success. As a testament to his life, his wife, Gaye Flynt, of Oxford, has established the Roger Flynt Memorial Law Endowment. The endowment is unrestricted, meaning it canRead the story …
Remembering Roger M. Flynt Jr.
UM law endowment pays tribute to longtime telecommunications executive
December 27, 2021 by
Supporting Legal-Minded Business Majors
Sulser Scholarship helps Ole Miss students considering law degrees
December 18, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One way to build a successful career in the legal profession is to start by laying a firm foundation based on business knowledge. This formula worked for Floyd Sulser Jr. during his higher education journey at the University of Mississippi in the late 1960s and early ’70s. A half-century later, he andRead the story …
Study of How Cancers Spread Promises Treatment Options
American Cancer Society funds UM professor's breast cancer research
December 15, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biomedical engineer is searching for new treatments for metastatic breast cancer using a nearly $800,000 grant from the American Cancer Society. Thomas Werfel, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is exploring the interaction of blood platelets and tumor cells to discover how to disrupt the metastasis of triple-negative breastRead the story …
Record Support Greets Harvest Supper’s Return
Popular event secures resources for UM Museum and Historic Houses
December 13, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The annual Harvest Supper fundraiser set new records for attendance and private support for the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses when it returned this fall after being postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. About 600 people attended the recent sold-out event, which generated $175,000, said Diane Scruggs, of Oxford,Read the story …
Gift to Geological Engineering Helps Students ‘Rock On’
Alumnus Stephen Franks cites influence of faculty in shaping his career
December 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A gift to the University of Mississippi from Stephen and Kaye Franks, of McKinney, Texas, will enable students to further their studies and launch careers in the geosciences field. The couple’s gift establishes the Jesse Dee and Marjorie Franks Geology Fund within the UM Department of Geology and Geological Engineering. Franks, whoRead the story …
Holiday Village Returns to Ford Center
Seasonal events include gingerbread houses, Santa's mailbox, Beach Boys concert
December 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi is helping everybody get into a holiday mood with its annual Holiday Village, a Beach Boys concert and story time for children. The Holiday Village display runs through Dec. 17. This year’s display features 16 gingerbread houses, aRead the story …
Composer Donates Scores to Blues Archive
Larry Hoffman's music meets at the intersection of blues and classical
December 6, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Baltimore composer Larry Hoffman has donated a dozen of his musical scores to the Blues Archive at the University of Mississippi. While Hoffman has written many more works, the award-winning composer chose his blues- and American folk-infused classical compositions for the acclaimed collection. “It is with great pride that I donate theseRead the story …
Pharmacy Alumnus Gives Back to Community
Craig Sartin's gift provides scholarships to students from Gulf Coast
December 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Craig Sartin considers himself fortunate for the many rewards life has given him, and now he is giving back through scholarships to help University of Mississippi pharmacy students. After graduating from the UM School of Pharmacy in 1979, Sartin found he had entered a profession that offered unprecedented opportunities to serve others.Read the story …
Holiday Concert Returns to the Ford Center
UM Chorus joined by Symphony, Jazz Ensemble and Steel Drums for Friday show
November 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For some, the holiday season doesn’t even begin until the University of Mississippi Department of Music hosts its annual Holiday Concert. Olivia Huey, a pianist from Pontotoc working toward her master’s degree in music education, said it’s one of her favorite concerts of the year. “The Holiday Concert is one I savorRead the story …
Women’s Council Scholarship Provides Transformational Experience
OMWC gives Ole Miss junior support for Amazon internship
November 30, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When University of Mississippi junior Alexandria Seals, of Laurel, wanted an internship, her Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy mentor suggested a life-changing experience and funding through the council’s Global Leadership Circle. “I applied for an Amazon internship because my mentor, the late Jacqueline Certion, recommended it,” said Seals, a student inRead the story …