OXFORD, Miss. – A $1 million gift from Lacie and Joe Gorder, of San Antonio, will help shape the future careers of University of Mississippi students pursuing degrees in the dynamic, competitive field of fashion promotion. Announced Tuesday (April 4) as part of Giving Day 2023 – the university’s annual social media-driven fundraising event –Read the story …
Major Gift Expands Opportunities for IMC Students
Gorders invest $1 million in scholarships for the School of Journalism and New Media
April 5, 2023 by
Challenge Gift Supports Equity, Honors Meredith’s Legacy
Former governor, Navy secretary Ray Mabus challenges fellow Ole Miss alumni to give
April 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Ackerman native Ray Mabus and his classmates graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1969, they took with them one of the best college educations anyone could obtain. Mabus’ time as a UM student also taught him and others of his generation more difficult lessons, such as those pertaining to inequality,Read the story …
Endowment Seeks to Create Leaders in STEM Fields
Pilkos provide scholarship gift, service to Honors College
April 1, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Inspired by opportunities she received as a college student, Janet Jones Pilko, of Houston, Texas, and Park City, Utah, takes her role seriously as a University of Mississippi alumni leader and donor. Pilko, with her husband, George, has established the Excellence in STEM Scholarship Endowment for Honors College students with a $100,000Read the story …
Alumnus Invests in Biomedical Engineering Program
Support fund aims to strengthens program and help boost economic impact in state
March 25, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – James Stewart’s gift of $100,000 to the University of Mississippi will establish the James C. Stewart Biomedical Engineering Program Support Fund in the first and only department of its kind in the state. Stewart, of Houston, Texas, who earned an Ole Miss degree in electrical engineering in 1984, seeks to enable theRead the story …
Alumnus Feeds Passion for Discovery as TV Documentary Producer
Ben Cannon puts his Southern studies degree to use in unexpected ways
March 23, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ben Cannon has always enjoyed exploring new places, which is quite helpful for his job as a field producer for the Discovery Channel. Cannon earned a bachelor’s degree in Southern studies from the University of Mississippi in 2003. Although his circuitous route has led him from ski towns in Germany to lodgesRead 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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …