OXFORD, Miss. – Sam Millette Jr. understands that, for Ole Miss athletics to be competitive, it must continually improve, especially in the aftermath of a pandemic that left most collegiate sports programs struggling financially. He and his wife, Lynne, also understand those improvements – along with a return to a program’s peak success – canRead the story …
Helping Produce Winning Teams
Millettes' gift helps build UM athletics program, names tunnel at stadium
June 26, 2021 by
Loree Allen Remembered
Scholarship named for Allen to assist UM pharmacy students committed to service
June 25, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ask anyone who knew Loree Goheen Allen, of Oxford, to share their memories, and the stories of Allen’s kindness, concern and support of other people start flowing. Likewise, the outpouring of gifts to the Loree Goheen Allen Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy total more than $66,000Read the story …
Coats Named Interim Executive Director of DeSoto Campus
Rick Gregory retiring after 30-year career in education
June 24, 2021 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – The University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center campus in Southaven will see a transition in leadership this summer with the retirement of executive director Rick Gregory and the promotion of Patricia “Pat” Coats into this role. Gregory is closing out a career in education that spans more than 30 years and twoRead the story …
Honoring Linda Spargo
Fund named for Spargo supports the arts, Rowan Oak
June 18, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Navigating a four-year university can be daunting for some students, but University of Mississippi students had a mentor in Linda Spargo, who devoted her career to guiding them and their families. Recently retired, Spargo’s impact is being honored through a support fund. Numerous donors, including former students and parents with whom sheRead the story …
UM Teams with Area College to Simplify Degree Completion
Northeast and Ole Miss launch Path4 program to streamline college experience
June 9, 2021 by
BOONEVILLE, Miss. – Northeast Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi have launched a joint program to provide seamless four-year college experiences for Northeast Mississippi residents looking to complete their college educations and move into rewarding careers, all while staying close to home. The Path4 initiative, announced in May, was developed by UM andRead the story …
Khayat Lecture Series Announced
Beginning this fall, students and community to hear from renowned speakers
June 7, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss – Inspirational ideas, fresh perspectives and unique insights will be shared with University of Mississippi students and the larger community as a result of the new Robert C. Khayat Lecture Series, which the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy launches this fall. By bringing renowned cross-cultural leaders, entrepreneurs and philanthropists to the OxfordRead the story …
Summer Sunset Series Returns to the Grove
Bring your lawn chairs and picnics every Sunday in June
June 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Live music is back! After more than a year of canceled events, bands will return to the Grove stage for the annual Summer Sunset Series on Sunday afternoons throughout June. The series, which is free and open to the public at the University of Mississippi, is a communitywide event made possible throughRead the story …
Enriching Educational Experience
CoStar real estate software gift provides students with professional insights
May 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Real estate students at the University of Mississippi have access to information available only to industry professionals, thanks to a gift from the CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the technology company has donated 50 licenses to the School ofRead the story …
Ole Miss First: It’s a Family Matter
Program aims to provide scholarships for deserving students
May 20, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Family – it’s the one word that best describes the Ole Miss First Scholarship program. That was also the word that kept returning to the mind of Chancellor Emeritus Robert Khayat 20 years ago, when he proposed establishing a new scholarship program. He envisioned providing deserving students who wanted to attend theRead the story …
Donation from Alumnus Supports UM Website, Brand Efforts
Mike Glenn's gift to University Marketing and Communications aids digital asset management system
May 19, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi alumnus and retired FedEx executive has provided University Marketing and Communications with a substantial gift to support the modernization of the university’s digital communications and marketing function. T. Michael Glenn (BBA 77), former executive vice president of market development and corporate communications for FedEx Corp., has given $150,000,Read the story …