OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association has unveiled its 40 Under 40 Class for 2023. This program celebrates the personal, professional and philanthropic achievements of successful University of Mississippi graduates under the age of 40. Recipients will be recognized with a ceremony Friday (March 24) as part of Young Alumni Weekend, which includesRead the story …
Alumni Association Names Latest 40 Under 40 Honorees
Class of 2023 includes professionals from business, technology, health care, athletics and entertainment
March 19, 2023 by
Johnson Gift to UM Athletics Supports Champions
Family lineage, loyalty inspire graduates to support Ole Miss student-athletes
March 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Family lineage and a love for Ole Miss inspired a University of Mississippi graduate to make a major gift to Champions. Now., a fundraising campaign focused on improving facilities for UM student-athletes. “We’re excited about the momentum that the athletics programs have built and developed, and we want to lean into it,”Read the story …
Paragon Winner to Present ‘Toolbox Talks’ Session
March 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kristy Durkin, a University of Mississippi instructor in social work and the 2022 recipient of the annual Paragon Award for Excellence in Distance Teaching, will share her innovative teaching ideas and resources at the annual “Toolbox Talks” virtual event at 10 a.m. Wednesday (March 22). The Paragon Award, presented by Ole MissRead the story …
Study Could Provide Insight Into Origin of Heart Defects
UM biologist receives National Institutes of Health award to study heart formation
March 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi biologist is asking big questions about the development of the human heart, and a new National Institutes of Health grant may help him find the answers. “When I think about life’s big picture, I think one of the great mysteries is how we go from a single cellRead the story …
Music Industry Icon to Receive Medal for the Arts
Songwriter and producer Glen Ballard to be honored at April 20 program, concert
March 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Music industry icon Glen Ballard, of Los Angeles, is being honored with the highest award the University of Mississippi gives to recognize excellence in the arts. At an April 20 ceremony and concert in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the UM Institute for the Arts will present theRead the story …
Mathematics Students Shine at National Meetings
Doctoral candidates present papers, network at American Mathematical Society meetings
March 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Mathematical Society has awarded travel grants to several University of Mississippi doctoral students to discuss the advancements made in their mathematics research. Mous-Abou Hamadou, Mathias Muia and Kanchana Madhumali Gamlat Esweda Gamladdalage presented research in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the AMS Fall Southeastern Sectional Meeting. Gamladdalage, who is from Polgahawela, SriRead the story …
Star Power Set to Fill Ford Center for 20th Anniversary
Morgan Freeman set to host gala performance, Haskells to receive Concerto Award
March 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Stars will be shining brightly March 25 when the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi celebrates its 20-year anniversary with a gala hosted by Oscar winner Morgan Freeman. The evening will honor Ole Miss alumni Mary and Sam Haskell, who have invited their special friendsRead the story …
Forvis Invests in Accountancy School
Major gift to be honored with naming in new building
March 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For its $500,000 gift to the University of Mississippi, one of the nation’s top public accounting firms, Forvis LLP, will be honored with the naming of the undergraduate and master’s programs suite in the new Patterson School of Accountancy. “The long-term success of our firm – and, for that matter, our professionRead the story …
Southern Documentary Project Director Earns Two Fellowships
Melanie Ho plans to use award to network with other emerging storytellers and hone skills
March 10, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Melanie Ho, producer-director at the Southern Documentary Project and an adjunct assistant professor in the University of Mississippi‘s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has enjoyed many accolades the past few months. First, NeXtDoc, a national group of emerging young documentary filmmakers, named her one of its fellows. And more recently,Read the story …
North Mississippi VISTA Project Persists in Mission to End Poverty
Grisham-McLean Institute recruiting members to fight poverty through education
March 9, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The federal AmeriCorps agency has renewed national service grant funding for the Grisham-McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at the University of Mississippi. This continues a 12-year investment toward alleviating poverty through the North Mississippi VISTA Project. The grant brings more than $500,000 to the region annually. This support willRead the story …