OXFORD, Miss. – As the University of Mississippi Foundation commemorates its 50th anniversary, it celebrates the $1 billion investment it has made on behalf of Ole Miss from gifts and earnings from permanent endowment funds, ensuring resources are available for the needs of students and for generations to follow. The UMF was created in 1973Read the story …
50 Years of Significant Support
University of Mississippi Foundation bolsters Ole Miss with $1 billion
November 21, 2023 by
University to Open Doors Nov. 27
Event to include Lyceum tour, meet-and-eat with administration and staff
November 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students are invited to get to know university leaders and share their ideas as part of the 2023 Open Doors event. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday (Nov. 27) in the Lyceum. All undergraduate, graduate and law students are invited. “We hope to hear students’ thoughts on whatRead the story …
Writing and Rhetoric Faculty Examines AI Opportunities, Challenges
Faculty encourage their peers to 'Explore, don't panic'
November 20, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When generative artificial intelligence first emerged, three faculty members in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi were fascinated, intrigued and concerned. “I initially encountered it in April of 2022,” said Robert Cummings, associate professor of writing and rhetoric. “I saw a presentation by a team of researchersRead the story …
Longtime Friends Share Support of Accountancy School
Two former interim UM chancellors make gifts to school's building fund
November 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Larry Sparks and Morris Stocks have a lot more in common than a friendship that has lasted for decades. Together they have devoted more than a half-century of service to the University of Mississippi. They have both served as members of the university’s senior leadership team. Before retiring in 2020, Sparks wasRead the story …
Holiday, Virus Season Rings in Reminder to Protect Antibiotic Benefits
UM pharmacy professor weighs in on importance of using antibiotics wisely
November 18, 2023 by
As the holiday season approaches with its usual festivities, travel and time indoors, respiratory viruses will inevitably appear and spread through households. So, this is a good time to address the common misconception that antibiotics are the cure for such ailments. The truth is that antibiotics do not treat viruses, and using them for commonRead the story …
Giving Tuesday Features Multiple Ways to Support Ole Miss Students
Donors can help advance crowdfunding campaigns and scholarships to benefit students
November 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Giving Tuesday, a worldwide annual day of giving set for Nov. 28, University of Mississippi alumni and friends have opportunities to support student-led projects, scholarships and research opportunities. These crowdfunding campaigns, hosted on the university’s Ignite Ole Miss page, offer everyone a chance to get involved in philanthropy by making aRead the story …
RISE Center to Support Small Business Growth in Mississippi
Mississippi SBDC creates new center to expand resources for businesses
November 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new center at the University of Mississippi is offering resources for small businesses in the state that seek to expand and grow. Approved Oct. 19 by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, the Mississippi Small Business Development Center established the Resources for International Success and Expansion Center, or RISE Center. “MississippiRead the story …
Freshman Entrepreneur Wins First Place at Business Model Competition
Students awarded more than $33,000 to fund their businesses
November 14, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An Apple Watch app that provides data and feedback on the wearer’s basketball shooting motion won first place during the 2023 Servin’ the South Business Model Competition. Hosted by the University of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the annual competition allows students to pitch their business to expert judges for aRead the story …
Work in Near-Surface Geophysics Lands Scholarship for UM Student
Elsie Buskes to publish essay, be recognized at March symposium
November 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society has selected a University of Mississippi student as the sole recipient of its annual scholarship. Elsie Buskes, a junior geology major from Oxford and member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, will receive $1,000 to help her pursue a career in near-surface geophysics, which involvesRead the story …
Alumnus Supports Life Impact of Sports
Jessups make major gift to Ole Miss athletics campaign
November 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ross Jessup, a 1985 graduate of the University of Mississippi, and his wife, Lisa, have made a major gift to Champions. Now., the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation‘s campaign to improve facilities for student-athletes. The Jessups live in Austin, Texas, where they have raised four sons, all of whom played various team andRead the story …