OXFORD, Miss. – Each year, University of Mississippi alumnus Jimmy Carr awards scholarships to two members of the Ole Miss Pride of the South marching band. Despite this dedication, Carr never played in the band himself. “I have always admired the dedication of the band members,” said Carr, who earned undergraduate and law degrees fromRead the story …
Two UM Band Members Receive Carr Scholarships
Alumnus Jimmy Carr rewards students' dedication and talent with annual awards
December 15, 2016 by
Scholarship Fund Honors ‘Capt. Max’
Family, friends of Max Miller hope to establish endowment in his name
December 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Family and friends of the late Max R. Miller Jr., of Oxford, are seeking support for a scholarship fund that will honor the life of the longtime University of Mississippi administrator. Before his death on April 22, 2016, while traveling to meet Ole Miss engineering students on a field trip, Miller hadRead the story …
Davises Help Support UM Students and Sports
Meridian couple's love for university inspires major gift
December 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Don and Lynne Davis met in anatomy and physiology lab and realized instantly they had great chemistry. Married 53 years, the Davises, of Meridian, admit they fell in love at first sight. They are grateful to the University of Mississippi for bringing them together and also for making them who they areRead the story …
Embry Legacy Continues with Latest Scholar
Killough receives 2016 award created in football player's memory
November 17, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It has been 18 years since Bill and Gwen Embry of Coffeeville lost their son Joey in a drowning accident in 1998. Joey, a University of Mississippi student and an offensive tackle for the Rebel football team, was a well-respected leader on and off the field. The same year Joey Embry died,Read the story …
UM Graduate Gives Back with Planned Gifts
Donations benefit School of Business Administration, support scholarships
November 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Marion McManus of Houston, Texas, grew up on a small farm in Mississippi, one of nine children. His parents’ Meadville home had no electricity or running water and every day he and his siblings were expected to pick cotton after school to help make ends meet. “They lived a kindRead the story …
Levingston Named to Fant Chair
Donor celebrates lives of family members through endowed chair
November 7, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Part of the attraction of a college town is enjoying nationally- and internationally-known speakers and musicians. Acclaimed concert pianist Bruce Levingston, the chancellor’s Honors College artist-in-residence, brings many eminent guests to the University of Mississippi, such as a recent visit by noted philanthropist and conservationist David Rockefeller Jr. The educational and culturalRead the story …
UM, JSU Women’s Groups Work Toward a Common Purpose
Councils partner to share insights, benefit students
November 5, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Through a nine-year collaboration, the women’s councils of two Mississippi universities have developed a bond that is proving beneficial for both organizations. In 2007, the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy helped develop a similar council at Jackson State University. Ever since, the groups have strengthened each other, building on their relationshipRead the story …
Farm to YOUth Project Works to Transform Lives
UM effort aims to end food insecurity among Calhoun County children
October 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Children at three Calhoun County elementary schools are trying kale for the first time. Farm to YOUth, a six-week University of Mississippi pilot project supported by a $200,000 gift from global agriculture business Monsanto Co., also has the kids eating cucumbers, pineapple, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and mango – all in anRead the story …
Greers’ Love of Writing Leads to Endowment
Couple establishes fund to support critical thinking, empower students
October 22, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To say that Reba McCullouch Greer simply has a passion for writing is an understatement. She has devoted her career and life to changing the way students learn to write. With the establishment of the McCullouch-Greer Endowment to Advance Writing as a Civic Responsibility, Greer has extended this mission to include UniversityRead the story …
Campaign Honors Chancellor through Academic Support
'Invest in Ole Miss' celebrates a new era under Vitter's leadership
October 15, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new fundraising campaign – Invest in Ole Miss – is celebrating a University of Mississippi milestone while building support for academics. Campaign administrators say Invest in Ole Miss honors the Nov. 10 investiture of Jeffrey S. Vitter, the university’s 17th chancellor, by increasing resources in the Ole Miss Fund, the reserveRead the story …