OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and the Ole Miss Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will benefit from a gift in excess of $4 million received from the estate of the late alumnus Francis Cerniglia, of Cordova, Tennessee. Cerniglia, who died in August 2022, supported both entities throughout his lifetime. He madeRead the story …
For the Love of Pharmacy and Sports
School of Pharmacy and Ole Miss athletics to benefit from alumnus' estate gift
September 2, 2023 by
Major Family Gift Helps Ensure Future for UM Programs
Frys designate $2.5M estate gift to support Ole Miss athletics, business school
August 12, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Since his graduation from the University of Mississippi in 1980, Bill Fry and his wife, Lee Anne, have frequently offered financial support to his alma mater. And having established two planned gifts, they will continue to give back to Ole Miss long after their lifetimes. The New York City and Oxford residentsRead the story …
Alumnus Helps Support Continued Athletics Success
Johnsons' gift fuels continued momentum for Ole Miss student-athletes
July 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John Johnson was 13 years old in 1983 when he witnessed a miraculous event that gave the Ole Miss Rebels a victory over rival Mississippi State University, salvaging a 6-5 season record and keeping the team’s postseason bowl hopes alive. It was at that moment – when a wind-driven field goal deflectionRead the story …
Alumnus’ Major Gift Supports Athletics
Glenns' contribution to campaign invests in Rebels' success
June 24, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When football players at the University of Mississippi leave the locker room for practice, they’ll soon pass through a foyer honoring one of many donors to Champions. Now., the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation‘s fundraising campaign focused on improving facilities. The Donna and Mike Glenn Walk-Off Foyer honors the Eads, Tennessee, couple’s $350,000Read the story …
FedEx Corp. Expands Strategic Partnership with University
Collaboration supports data science, diversity and leadership programs, and student success
June 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – FedEx Corp., a longtime industry partner of the University of Mississippi, is advancing that relationship with a major new commitment that promises to have an impact across the university. The expanded partnership established endowed funds to expand the data science program in the Department of Computer and Information Science and support theRead the story …
Major Gift Benefits Business School, Alumni and Athletics
Donor's $1.5 million contribution is testament to his Ole Miss education and history of involvement
May 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A $1.5 million gift from the grandson of a University of Mississippi chancellor will help recruit faculty for the School of Business Administration, support the construction of the new Triplett Alumni Center and improve facilities for Ole Miss student-athletes. “My father grew up in Oxford and lived on the campus because hisRead the story …
Mauldin Gift Aims to Bolster Baseball
Alumnus and wife donate to benefit university's sports facilities
May 6, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The donors of a major gift to the University of Mississippi hope to help the Ole Miss baseball team continue to swing for the fences. UM alumnus Mick Mauldin and his wife, Patty, made a $125,000 gift to Champions. Now., the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation‘s fundraising campaign focused on improving facilities forRead 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 …
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 …
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 …