OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Patterson School of Accountancy recently got a boost for its building fund from a familiar face with deep ties to the university. Although Joe Weller, a 1961 Ole Miss graduate, died Dec. 15, 2022, his $250,000 gift ensures that his legacy lives on for generations at his almaRead the story …
Late Alumnus Invests in Accountancy School’s Future
Patterson School Hall of Fame member remembered as loyal supporter of program
February 25, 2023 by
Judy Meredith Highlights ‘Blasts from the Past’ at UM Keynote
Her documentary about husband James Meredith shown earlier in day
February 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recalling several African American firsts as if they happened only yesterday, Judy Meredith connected them to husband James Meredith’s journey to become the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. Before an almost standing-room-only crowd, Judy Meredith delivered the Black History Month keynote address Thursday (Feb. 16) at the university.Read the story …
Rayners Commit Support to Ole Miss Athletics and Academics
Family hopes gift will keep Rebels competitive and inspire others to support university
February 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Shortly before Ole Miss baseball won the national championship title at the NCAA College World Series in Omaha last summer, the main gate at Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field received a new title of its own. The Rayner Family Gate is the primary entrance to the Rebels’ baseball stadium, named in honor of theRead the story …
First Black UM Admissions Counselor Brings History to Light
Q&A with Dottie 'Quaye' Chapman Reed
February 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dottie “Quaye” Chapman Reed (BA 74) was the first Black admissions counselor at the University of Mississippi, serving from from 1974 to 1977. Her extensive collection of papers will be on display at the UM Libraries’ Department of Archives and Special Collections through early March as part of the university’s commemoration ofRead the story …
Honors College to Mark 25th with Silver Gala
Event to celebrate quarter-century of growth, Barksdale family's contributions to success
February 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi is celebrating its 25th anniversary this academic year, with a silver gala planned for March 4 on campus. Tickets to the event are $125 apiece or $1,250 per table of 10, with a portion of the proceeds directed to the HonorsRead the story …
Funding the Front Door
Triplett Foundation's $4M gift to support construction of new alumni center
February 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The most recent of many gifts from the Dr. and Mrs. R. Faser Triplett Foundation to the University of Mississippi will help construct a new alumni center on the footprint of the current one. The Triplett Foundation, named for the late Jackie and Faser Triplett, of Jackson, is managed by their children:Read the story …
Black History Month Events to Honor, Empower Changemakers
Judy Meredith to deliver keynote address and host documentary screening
February 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s Black History Month celebrations this year coincide with the commemoration of 60 years of integration at the state’s flagship, giving attendees an opportunity to honor both today’s changemakers and the people who paved their way. Judy Alsobrooks Meredith, documentarian, retired professor of mass communications and wife of theRead the story …
Young Alumna Gives Back to School of Accountancy
Stephanie Teague makes commitment to school's new home
February 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Stephanie Jennings Teague, of Chicago, sees her commitment of $100,000 to the Patterson School of Accountancy‘s new building at the University of Mississippi as a means of saying “thank you.” “It is a way to show a small token of my appreciation to Ole Miss, the faculty and staff, and the accountingRead the story …
Final Mile Scholarship
Col. Bobby Towery memorialized with fund for Army ROTC cadets
January 28, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Col. Bobby Towery, 59, ran his final mile on Oct. 26, 2019, like he lived his life: supporting and encouraging others. Towery, of Oxford, died of a heart attack hours after finishing the 8-mile Chucky Mullins Great 38 Race, raising funds to help students with physical disabilities attend the UniversityRead the story …
Lecture Hall to be Named for Knighton Family Foundation
Major gift directed to Patterson School of Accountancy Building Fund
January 21, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Future students at the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy will be taught in the Knighton Family Foundation Lecture Hall – a name honoring a $400,000 gift to the new building from 1998 alumnus Jay Knighton and his wife, Vanessa. Knighton said the building demonstrates that Ole Miss and the stateRead the story …