OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi testing center coordinator Catherine Hultman sees students at one of their most stressed and vulnerable seasons, exam time. She also serves as an instructor to incoming transfer students enrolled in the EDHE transfer experience course. This class helps transfer students make a positive transition to the university. During theRead the story …
Outreach Staffer Catherine Hultman Earns Ally of the Year Award
Coordinator of testing services honored for acceptance of LGBTQ community
June 21, 2019 by
Families Give Back to Boost Campus Programming
Council provides major support to enhance student experiences
June 21, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi parents are strengthening the student experience with a gift of $150,000 directed to nine areas of the Division of Student Affairs. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs issued a call for proposals from departments in the Division of Student Affairs, and the Ole Miss Family LeadershipRead the story …
Green Completes UM Degree after 30-Year Break
Oxford teaching assistant, breast cancer survivor receives diploma through C2C program
June 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – There were quite a few cheers when Phyllis Green, of Oxford, walked across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in university studies during the University of Mississippi‘s Commencement exercises last month. “I always wanted to complete my degree and things just didn’t work out, but I always wished that I had,”Read the story …
Historic Support for UM Museum
Galtneys' major gift will reveal 'hidden treasure'
June 17, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Elizabeth Galtney fits right in among the painters, photographers, woodworkers, sculptors and other artists who live in the eclectic town of Taylor, an increasingly bohemian community just 10 miles south of Oxford. She is both a creator of oil paintings and a longtime collector. Her love of art is evident with theRead the story …
Planned Gift Benefits Pride of the South
Major donation supports band practice field renovation
June 15, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Cora Mitchell was part of student-led efforts to bring the Pride of the South Marching Band back to the University of Mississippi during World War II. Now, a planned gift she established pays tribute to her involvement in the band. Mitchell’s gift of $100,000 established the Cora T. Mitchell FundRead the story …
University Museum Joint Publication Set for Release
'The Beautiful Mysterious' showcases unique photography of William Eggleston
June 14, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum, Friends of the Museum and University Press of Mississippi will celebrate the launch of their first co-published book, “The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston,” at 5:30 p.m. Monday (June 17) at Off Square Books. The project, first in a series, helps showcase the museumRead the story …
New Director Shares Vision for University Health Services
UM alumnus Alex Langhart sets plans for services to serve students, faculty and staff
June 12, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alex Langhart, new director of the University of Mississippi Health Services, aims to increase access, promote wellness and find solutions to ensure all faculty, staff and students receive excellent on-campus care. Langhart received his master’s degree in health services administration from UM in 2015. The Tylertown native, who also has a bachelor’s degreeRead the story …
Admired Doctor’s Generosity Aids Aspiring Engineers
Passion for education, love for granddaughter inspire estate gift to UM
June 8, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seeing the impact a scholarship made on his granddaughter’s education inspired a longtime pediatrician to bequeath part of his estate to the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. A $100,000 gift from the estate of the late Dr. Carl P. Bernet Jr., of Greenwood, has bolstered the Elsie and Harper Johnson Jr.Read the story …
Kevin Moore Scholarship Endowment Honors His Legacy
Scholarship aids UM business students on their paths toward success
June 2, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An endowment has been established in memory of Kevin Moore, a 1982 graduate of the University of Mississippi, to support selected students at the School of Business Administration. “The Kevin Phelps Moore Memorial Scholarship Endowment honors in perpetuity the memory of Kevin Phelps Moore,” said Angela Brown, UM senior director of development.Read the story …
New Scholarship Benefits Public Policy Leadership Students
Distinguished alumnus Dean Copeland supports rising juniors with major gift
June 1, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teaching a college course inspired University of Mississippi alumnus Dean Copeland, of Atlanta, to provide financial support to student leaders at his alma mater. Copeland, who continued his studies after graduating from UM as a Rhodes Scholar, has made a $100,000 gift to establish a scholarship endowment for undergraduates in the DepartmentRead the story …