OXFORD, Miss. – Timothy L. Walsh has been named executive director of
alumni affairs at the University of Mississippi. A search committee
selected by Chancellor Robert Khayat chose Walsh, who served as interim
executive director after Warner Alford retired July 1 from the position.
A member of the Alumni Affairs staff since 1990, Walsh becomes
only the fifth director to lead the association. Before 1947, the
highest position, alumni secretary, was elected annually.
“I am grateful to Chancellor Khayat and to the members of the search
committee for their confidence in me,” Walsh said. “I look forward to
working with our alumni and friends to strengthen our great university
and alumni association.”
Walsh previously served as senior
associate director of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and associate
dean for development for the UM School of Law. He also serves as
campaign coordinator for the ongoing $20 million expansion at The Inn
at Ole Miss, of which the first of a three-phase project opened in
August.
“Tim Walsh is a bright, energetic, capable young man,” Khayat
said. “He is totally dedicated to Ole Miss, and we are confident he
will provide outstanding leadership for our Alumni Association.”
A native of Memphis, Walsh graduated from Christian Brothers
High School and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the
university.
For more information about the Ole Miss Alumni Association, visit http://www.olemissalumni.com.