OXFORD, Miss. – Like many faithful University of Mississippi alumni, Jackson native Michael Johnson grew up an avid fan of the Rebels – a legacy instilled in him by his father, Larry L. Johnson. Now, through their family foundation, the two have left a more tangible legacy to Ole Miss, having committed $250,000 to theRead the story …
Like Father, Like Son
Johnson family continues generous support of Ole Miss athletics
February 15, 2015 by
Billy Crews Hired as Education Development Officer
Former Daily Journal executive joins UM in fundraising role
January 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Longtime newspaper executive and public education proponent Billy Crews has joined the University of Mississippi as the new development officer for its School of Education. Crews’ position is a new one, in which he will head fundraising efforts from within the school in collaboration with the UM Foundation. “I believe the School of EducationRead the story …
Academic Efforts Score with Bowl Appearance
Chick-fil-A provides generous gift for UM scholarship fund
January 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has made a $100,000 gift to the University of Mississippi for scholarships, continuing an eight-year tradition of charitable and scholarship contributions by the organization. One of college football’s most charitable bowl game, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl topped the $1 million mark in contributions this year. “We are drivenRead the story …
Award Created for Environmental Toxicology Students
Recognition named in honor of influential former faculty member
January 24, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To honor a former faculty member and environmental toxicology research leader, the School of Pharmacy has created the William H. Benson Distinguished Graduate Student Award. “I was honestly in disbelief when I first learned of the plans for the award,” said Benson, who served as a professor of pharmacology and toxicology atRead the story …
Ole Miss Food Bank Open Over Holidays
December 23, 2014 by
Recognizing the holiday season can be tough time for some people, the UM Food Bank will have volunteers on hand throughout the holiday break to serve Ole Miss students or employees in need. Started in 2012, the UM Food Bank is open to any Ole Miss student or employee regardless of their financial income. AnyoneRead the story …
Documenting the Culinary Wealth of the South
Jim 'N Nick's founder, wife make major gift to Southern Foodways Alliance
December 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nick and Suzanne Pihakis of Birmingham, Alabama, have made a transformative gift to endow the Pihakis Foodways Documentary Fellow, a filmmaking and teaching position at the University of Mississippi and its Southern Foodways Alliance. Thanks to their generosity, stories of the South’s diverse food cultures will be filmed and produced for posterityRead the story …
Second Annual Egg Bowl Run Set for Monday
ROTC cadets to make the 100-mile run from Starkville to Oxford to deliver game ball
November 21, 2014 by
The advent of cooler temperatures signals the beginning of the holiday season and the chilly reminder that the annual Egg Bowl is right around the corner. This year, fans of the two Egg Bowl rivals have another event to look forward to before the main event’s kickoff on Saturday. The second annual Egg Bowl RunRead the story …
Seeding the Future
Loyal UM alumni Johnny and Renee McRight create scholarships and support athletics
November 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Johnny and Renee McRight began graduate school as young newlyweds, they did so on a tight budget with help from fellowships, grants and lots of sweat equity. Today, their generous gifts to the University of Mississippi are enabling graduate students to pursue research and advanced degrees, while also helping Ole MissRead the story …
Lead Gift Announced for Ole Miss Science Building
Gertrude C. Ford Foundation commits $20 million for construction
October 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s reputation for strong teaching and research in the sciences will be bolstered by the addition of a new science building, thanks to a $20 million lead gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation of Jackson. The facility will be a significant addition to “Science Row” along the sectionRead the story …
New Giving Platform Launched into Immediate Success
Victory Celebration Fund and Chucky Mullins scholarship raised combined $220,000
October 9, 2014 by
Thirty-six hours. $220,000. Rebel fans are generous. And they respond quickly. In less than 24 hours, contributors donated more than $100,000 to help with the costs of a fine for students rushing the football field and the replacement of goal posts following Ole Miss’ win against Alabama. That generosity continued Wednesday with the “I Wear 38” campaign. InRead the story …