OXFORD, Miss. – Living Music Resource, an innovative music and arts education program housed at the University of Mississippi, has launched the Secret Salon Society as its official annual giving philanthropic initiative. “Those joining the Secret Salon Society will be our partners who will be instrumental in providing the crucial support needed to allow allRead the story …
Living Music Resource Launches Secret Salon Society
Annual giving program to benefit music, arts education
February 29, 2020 by
Remembering a Brother and Friend
Family memorializes John Couch with endowment to help students
February 22, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Friends and family of the late John Couch, of Jackson, hope a scholarship will help University of Mississippi students enjoy college life as much as he did. “He was one of those guys – you hear about a few of them – who just had joy,” said Tommy Couch Jr., of Jackson,Read the story …
Enabling Great Teachers
Planned gift to establish chair in School of Business Administration
February 19, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumnus Bill Fry believes great teachers help nurture and develop great students and leaders. Fry, who earned his bachelor’s degree in public administration from UM in 1980, and his wife, Lee Anne, have designated $1.5 million of their estate as a planned gift that will seed the Bill andRead the story …
Willie Morris Awards Move to UM
Generous gift ensures awards to be given in perpetuity
February 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A generous New England-based couple with deep roots in the South, aware of the close relationship between a late-great Mississippi author and the Oxford community, is moving the celebrated Willie Morris Awards for Southern Writing from New York City to the University of Mississippi. With their $3 million gift to the UMRead the story …
Engaging Industry with Higher Education
UM seeks to increase partnerships with new council, director
February 8, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s new Industry Engagement Council is poised to maximize relationships between the university and private industry, creating strategic alliances that are beneficial to both. “Industry can tap into the knowledge base of our faculty while in turn providing opportunities for our students and graduates, who will ultimately put theirRead the story …
Online Campaign to Improve UM Student Art Gallery
Dozens of student exhibitions each year need better lighting
February 5, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Every student seeking a degree in fine arts from the University of Mississippi Department of Art and Art History is required to exhibit their work in Meek Hall’s Gallery 130 before graduating. For most students, the exhibit is a joyful highlight of their college careers. However, an outdated lighting system makes theRead the story …
A Gift for Future Journalists
New scholarship memorializes UM journalism school graduate
February 1, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Colleagues of the late Trey Jordan, of New Orleans, describe the University of Mississippi alumnus as the consummate professional, an outstanding leader and great motivator who was honest, sincere and compassionate. He was well-rounded, they said, and fun – even at work for Northrup Grumman Corp., where he served as an informationRead the story …
Awarding Excellence in Arts and Humanities
UM art history professor Nancy Wicker receives first Hensley Award
January 25, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi art history professor is the first recipient of a new research award that is already garnering global recognition for the College of Liberal Arts. Nancy Wicker, the inaugural recipient, used the gift in September to offset expenses associated with her participation in the annual meeting of the AssociationRead the story …
Celebrating 20 Exceptional Years
Women's Council hosts Feb.14 dinner, auction of 'experiences' to bolster student programming
January 18, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty years ago, a group of University of Mississippi alumnae leaders set out to use their resources and voices to help change the world – one student at a time. The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy will celebrate its anniversary Feb. 14 with a dinner-dance and auction of unique experiences toRead the story …
Young Engineers Support UM Engineering Students
Alyssa and Jesse Revis share their success with Ole Miss family
January 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alyssa and Jesse Revis know how scholarships can transform lives. Financial awards gave each of them academic opportunities that led to their successful engineering careers. Alyssa Smith Revis graduated with a degree from the University of Mississippi School of Engineering in 2013. Just six years later, she and husband Jesse have establishedRead the story …