Major Gift Benefits Business School, Alumni and Athletics

Donor's $1.5 million contribution is testament to his Ole Miss education and history of involvement

OXFORD, Miss. – A $1.5 million gift from the grandson of a University of Mississippi chancellor will help recruit faculty for the School of Business Administration, support the construction of the new Triplett Alumni Center and improve facilities for Ole Miss student-athletes. “My father grew up in Oxford and lived on the campus because hisRead the story …

Student Named Recipient of John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

National Association of Secretaries of State honors Bobby Hudson

OXFORD, Miss. – The National Association of Secretaries of State has named Bobby Hudson III, a University of Mississippi senior public policy leadership major, as a recipient of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Originated in 2021, the annual award pays tribute to the achievements of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who was one of theRead the story …

Decade of Donated, Community-Funded Work on Display at UM Museum

'Recent Acquisitions' exhibit highlights breadth, variety of art collection

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum‘s newest installation, “Recent Acquisitions,” highlights the varied and expansive collection of artworks that have been donated or funded by the community in the last 10 years. Among the selected works are wood carvings, watercolor and oil paintings, pieces that blend the line between painting and sculpture, andRead the story …

Pharmacy Alumnus Tapped as Cannabis Center Director

Robert Welch welcomes 'unique opportunity' in cannabis research

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has hired Robert Welch, a 2002 alumnus, as director of the school’s National Center for Cannabis Research and Education. “I am excited about Dr. Welch’s leadership and his passion for the work,” said Donna Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy. “His experience in bothRead the story …

Enhancing a Legacy

Kreis make gift to support university's new accountancy school building

OXFORD, Miss. – Ed and Barbara Krei, of Edmond, Oklahoma, have a long, generous history of supporting the University of Mississippi, especially the Patterson School of Accountancy. In recent years, they established an accountancy lectureship endowment that was later elevated to the chair level. Though they’ve provided more than $1.5 million to support the school’sRead the story …

BioMolecular Sciences Chair Wins SEC Faculty Award

Kristie Willett recognized for teaching excellence, research with real-world impact

OXFORD, Miss. – As the 2023 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for the University of Mississippi, Kristie Willett is most excited about what the honor represents. “Maybe I’m inspiring other women,” said Willett, chair of the university’s Department of BioMolecular Sciences. “In the past, there haven’t been as many female winners from UM, so IRead the story …

Professional Society to Honor Civil Engineering Chair

Cris Surbeck named 2023 Margaret S. Peterson Award recipient

OXFORD, Miss. – Cris Surbeck, chair and professor of civil engineering at the University of Mississippi, has been selected as the 2023 Margaret S. Petersen Award recipient by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The award, which goes to a woman who has demonstrated exemplary service to the water resources and environmental science and engineeringRead the story …

Communications Specialist Designs Staff Appreciation Week T-shirt

Lyceum is focus of this year's design

OXFORD, Miss. – Think of the University of Mississippi and you may envision the soaring columns fronting the historic Lyceum, an abundance of trees and, most importantly, the people. MacKenzie Ross infused those iconic symbols into the design of the 2023 Staff Appreciation T-shirt. The communications specialist in the School of Journalism and New MediaRead the story …

Hickman Encourages Graduates to Say ‘Yes’ to Difficult Things

Degrees conferred for more than 5,000 graduation candidates

OXFORD, Miss. – Smiling faces, warm embraces and a few happy tears were seen in the Grove Saturday (May 13) as thousands of graduates came together on a breezy, sunny morning to celebrate the conclusion of their academic journey during the University of Mississippi‘s 170th Commencement. UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce welcomed approximately 6,000 students, family,Read the story …

Cannon Hersey to Deliver Journalism School Commencement Address

Filmmaker and producer experiments with storytelling to tackle big issues

OXFORD, Miss. – Cannon Hersey, a media entrepreneur, visual artist and filmmaker, will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. The ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 13) in The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Over the past six years, HerseyRead the story …