OXFORD, Miss. – Three generations of the Stasiak family are tied together with a dedication to education and a passion for the University of Mississippi. That bond has led to a new scholarship to benefit students in the UM School of Education. The family’s relationship with Ole Miss began more than 80 years ago whenRead the story …
Education and UM Provide Two Constants for Stasiak Family
Ole Miss connections span 80 years, 10 degrees and three generations
April 22, 2023 by
Stephanie Hickman to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
Business pioneer and alumna leads top construction firm
April 17, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A life’s journey is not always a straight line – there can be many twists and turns. Sometimes you end up right back where you started, but in the best possible way. Stephanie Hickman’s story is a testament to this, and she is slated to share it with the University of Mississippi‘sRead the story …
Scholarship Honors Pharmacist’s Generosity, Ministry to Community
Family gift to support Ole Miss pharmacy students
April 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Independent pharmacist Ronnie Sullivan, who cared deeply about his customers in several Mississippi towns, is being remembered with a School of Pharmacy scholarship at the University of Mississippi, his alma mater. “Mr. Sullivan helped so many people in the practice of pharmacy during his lifetime,” said David Hudson, of Kosciusko, who withRead the story …
Alumnus Builds Scholarship in Parents’ Names
Assistance directed to transfer students majoring in communication sciences and disorders
April 14, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tommie L. Robinson Jr., a University of Mississippi alumnus who graduated with undergraduate and master’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, is helping fund a scholarship in his parents’ names for students transferring to Ole Miss from Coahoma Community College. Robinson is chief of the Division of Hearing and Speech and directorRead the story …
Theatre and Film Closes Season With Classic ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
You'll never look at a Venus flytrap the same way again
April 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “Feed me, Seymour” – three little words that to fans of musical theater are simultaneously hilarious and chilling. But if the phrase doesn’t ring a bell, all you need to know is that it’s sung by a plant. An alien plant. An alien plant with an … unusual diet. “Little Shop ofRead the story …
Faculty, Staff Honored for Diversity Excellence
Event serves as final celebration in university’s 60 years of integration commemoration
April 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi leaders and members of the campus community came together Tuesday (April 11) to honor faculty and staff achievements in the areas of diversity and inclusion. The Honoring Diversity Excellence ceremony and reception came at the end of a yearlong commemoration of the 60th anniversary of integration, when James MeredithRead the story …
Mississippi Today Named Silver Em Winner
UM School of Journalism and New Media lauds news organization for contributions to state
April 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media has been honoring outstanding journalism with the Silver Em award since 1958, and for the first time, this year’s winner is a news organization, rather than an individual. Mississippi Today will receive the honor during the annual ceremony at 6 p.m. WednesdayRead the story …
Women’s Council’s Legacy Award to Honor Ambassador John Palmer
UM alumnus recognized as telecom pioneer, philanthropist
April 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ambassador John N. Palmer, legendary philanthropist, entrepreneur and national leader, will be honored with the 2023 Legacy Award, presented yearly at the University of Mississippi by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Legacy Award reception, dinner and presentation will be Saturday (April 15) at The Inn at Ole Miss. BruceRead the story …
Giving Day 2023 Sets University Record
Alumni, friends step up with $6.83 million in support
April 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss – When the last online donation came in Wednesday (April 5) for Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s donors had united to set an unprecedented fundraising record. This year, Ole Miss students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff members came together to contribute 2,399 gifts totaling more than $6.83 million – theRead the story …
Texas Bank Honors Ole Miss Baseball Program
American First National makes major gift for national championship
April 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To help the Ole Miss Rebel baseball team continue its success after winning the 2022 NCAA national championship, American First National Bank, of Houston, Texas, has given $100,000 in support. Announced today as part of Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s annual social media-driven fundraising event, the gift is intended toRead the story …