OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy, a scholarship program at the University of Mississippi, has welcomed a new chair and a new member to further its mission to nurture student leadership, philanthropy and mentoring. Suzan Thames, of Ridgeland, is the new chair, and Margaret Khayat, of Oxford, is the latest additionRead the story …
Scholarship Program Gains New Chair, Member
Thames to lead Ole Miss Women's Council for the next two years
December 1, 2022 by
Reese Honored as Emerging Young Philanthropist
Ole Miss Women's Council celebrates 'giving nature' of UM alumna and Olympian
November 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the greatest long jumpers in history, University of Mississippi alumna Brittney Reese is already recognized as the university’s most celebrated Olympian. However, her quiet efforts to help and serve others are often overlooked. That changed recently when the 36-year-old Reese was honored in Oxford with the Emerging Young Philanthropist AwardRead the story …
From Old School to New School
Rivers gift goes toward state-of-the-art accountancy building
November 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi left its mark on Dr. Careybeth and Marshall Rivers, so, with a gift of $50,000 to the Patterson School of Accountancy, the couple is returning the favor. The family’s gift will help support construction of the school’s new $70 million building planned for the corner of University AvenueRead the story …
Internet Entrepreneur Inspires Students at Fifth Annual REDe Summit
Former CEO shares her success story and life experiences
November 23, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alexis Maybank, founder of Gilt Groupe, shared her struggles and successes with University of Mississippi students as the keynote speaker during the fifth annual REDe Entrepreneurship Summit, held Nov. 10 at The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union. “A career is a very long marathon,” Maybank said. “Don’t measure yourself inRead the story …
Making an Impact Today and Tomorrow
First MacEachern Scholarship recipients express gratitude for donors' assistance in reaching goals
November 18, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After receiving pharmacy degrees from the University of Mississippi and the University of Tennessee, the late Jane MacEachern devoted much of her 39-year professional career to designing and implementing oncology drug trials – research that made a significant impact in the lives of cancer patients. Now, a scholarship established in her memoryRead the story …
High School Seniors Return for MOST Conference Reunion
Students reflect on summer event, anticipate future enrollment
November 17, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Before Dre Patton earned two degrees from the University of Mississippi and was named to the Ole Miss Hall of Fame, he was an attendee at the 2015 Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent, or MOST, conference and a 2019 MOST mentor. Patton told high school seniors who participated in the 2022 MOSTRead the story …
Petal School Teacher Honored for Passion in the Classroom
UM alumnus Tyler Shows was surprised by gift from Milken Family Foundation
November 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Tyler Shows, teaching fifth grade math students at Petal Upper Elementary School is its own reward. “Teaching has completely transformed my life in every way,” said Shows, a Petal native and University of Mississippi business school graduate. “It gives my days purpose and meaning. “I’ve said it before, but I’ll sayRead the story …
Alumnus Lands Prestigious Teaching Fellowship
Austyn Jones recognized by Knowles Teacher Initiative for passion and leadership in classroom
November 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From a young age, Austyn Jones knew he wanted to be a teacher. The Knowles Teacher Initiative has recognized that passion for the profession in naming Jones a 2022 Knowles Fellow. The 2022 University of Mississippi secondary education graduate joins a national network of STEM teachers aimed at improving education for allRead the story …
Pozen Gift Making an Impact
Recipient of annual MBA scholarship hopes to build own business
November 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kenaz Worthem, of Oxford, is the 2022 recipient of the Pozen Scholarship at the University of Mississippi. The award, established through the Robert C. Pozen Scholarship MBA Diversity Fund, provides full tuition for a student from Mississippi who is pursuing his or her Master of Business Administration. “Last year, Mr. Pozen generouslyRead the story …
Donor Credits Accountancy School for Success
Macione building fund gift demonstrates school's far-reaching impact
October 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Joe Macione and his family have prospered because his accounting degree from the University of Mississippi gave him the tools necessary to have a successful career. So the Bristol, Tennessee, resident recently decided it was time to help others have the same opportunity for prosperity. “My wife, Annette, always reminds me thatRead the story …