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 …
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
May 27, 2023 by
Student Named Recipient of John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
National Association of Secretaries of State honors Bobby Hudson
May 26, 2023 by
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
May 24, 2023 by
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
May 23, 2023 by
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
May 20, 2023 by
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
May 18, 2023 by
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
May 15, 2023 by
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
May 15, 2023 by
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
May 13, 2023 by
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
May 11, 2023 by
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 …