OXFORD, Miss. – The Chronicle of Higher Education has named the University of Mississippi among the nation’s fastest-growing colleges in its Almanac of Higher Education 2014. Additionally, UM was reported as the “top fundraiser” and having the largest endowment among universities in Mississippi. UM was ranked 13th nationally in recognition of its 43.1 percent enrollmentRead the story …
Chronicle Names UM Among Fastest-Growing Colleges
Ole Miss ranked 13th nationally, private giving earns top recognition
September 28, 2014 by
Overby to Receive Coveted Legacy Award
Ole Miss Women’s Council taps defender of First Amendment rights for 2015 honor
September 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Charles Overby, a champion of the First Amendment and the free press, has been selected to receive the 2015 Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as philanthropists, leaders and mentors and brought about definitive, positiveRead the story …
UM Alumni, Friends Commit $118 Million
Private support exceeds $100 million mark for third straight year
August 8, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With more than $118 million in private support, the University of Mississippi again experienced a record fundraising year, with alumni and friends helping advance the flagship university’s academic, medical and health care, and athletics programs. An emerging trend was seen the increasing gifts designated for faculty, meeting a need expressed by UMRead the story …
KPMG Establishes Chair of Accountancy at UM
Big Four firm commits to top level of faculty support
August 5, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Big Four accounting firm KPMG LLP, through the KPMG Foundation, has elevated the KPMG Professorship in Accountancy at the University of Mississippi to the prestigious chair level that carries a $1.5 million commitment. The new chair is the first established by an accounting firm at the nationally ranked Patterson School of AccountancyRead the story …
Avent Legacy Honored at Ole Miss
Sons create scholarship endowment for first female accountancy grad
August 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss – Louise Avent was known by many descriptions: first female accountancy graduate of the University of Mississippi, successful leader of a family business, dedicated champion of the Oxford-University community and for Mississippi, and spirited ambassador for all aspects of Ole Miss. The 1947 graduate also became the first woman inducted into the HallRead the story …
Gift Provides a Tribute to Lifelong Friendship, Gifted Scholarship
Fants honor McAlexander with endowed chair of English at Ole Miss
July 9, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Much like chess pieces moving around a game board, Ruff Fant and Hubert McAlexander have been in and around each other’s lives since they were boys. In fact, it was the game of chess that bonded their fast friendship in the first place. “We were both kind of intellectual little boys andRead the story …
Couple Provides Major Support for Fastest-growing Program
John Thomas family creates endowed faculty position for marketing communications major
June 30, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new and forward-looking degree at the University of Mississippi will have an endowed chair, thanks to a forward-looking alumnus and his spouse who want others to experience the same inspired boost to their careers as he did. “This gift is about helping Ole Miss students by investing in the best andRead the story …
University Honors Burns Family with Building Dedication
State-of-the-art residence hall, team meeting room named in honor of accountancy alumnus
April 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A crowd of nearly 100 students, faculty and staff participated in a ceremony hosted Friday (April 4) by the University of Mississippi to honor Sheryl and Roland Burns of Frisco, Texas, for their legacy of support with the naming of a premier campus residence hall and the new football team meeting roomRead the story …
Women’s Council Legacy Award Salutes Barksdales
April 11 events honor couple for providing opportunities for young people
April 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Visionary education champions Donna and Jim Barksdale, of Jackson, have been selected for the 2014 Legacy Award given by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as philanthropists, leaders and mentors and through these contributions have brought about definitive, positive change in theRead the story …
Dedication of Burns Hall Set for Friday
Event pays tribute to Texas couple's generosity, involvement in UM academic, athletics programs
April 2, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new University of Mississippi residence hall will be named for Sheryl and Roland Burns of Frisco, Texas, Friday afternoon (April 4) to honor the couple’s generosity and service to Ole Miss. The 3:30 p.m. public dedication ceremony will also celebrate the couple’s recent $2 million gift, which elevates their lifetime givingRead the story …