OXFORD, Miss. – Sue Keiser has always impressed those around her with an ability to get just about anything done. So much so, that one of her former colleagues called the trait being a “Sue.” Keiser, who retires this month as the University of Mississippi‘s assistant to the chancellor, came to work at Ole MissRead the story …
‘If You Can Get a Sue, Get a Sue’: Keiser Retires from UM
Assistant to the chancellor looks back at storied Ole Miss career
December 16, 2020 by
Steven Holley Named UM Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Mississippi native, Ole Miss alumnus brings wealth of experience to senior university position
December 14, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Steven Holley, a global finance and operations executive with a background in higher education and the private sector, has been named vice chancellor for administration and finance at the University of Mississippi. Holley, a Wheeler native who earned two degrees from Ole Miss, brings to the university more than 25 years ofRead the story …
More than Dollars and Cents: Larry Sparks Looks Forward to Retirement
After 23 years, UM vice chancellor for administration and finance plans to travel and visit family
December 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 23 years, University of Mississippi alumnus Larry Sparks has served as a quiet force guiding the fiscal management and financial growth of his alma mater. Come Dec. 31, the vice chancellor for administration and finance will be retiring to pursue a future filled with enjoyments long-delayed. The Oxford native has beenRead the story …
Ryan Whittington Named to Business Journal’s Top 50 Under 40
UM marketing and brand strategy director honored among the state's top young leaders
November 23, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Whittington, the University of Mississippi‘s marketing and brand strategy director, has been named to the Mississippi Business Journal‘s Top 50 Under 40 for 2020, which recognizes outstanding young business leaders across the state. The annual awards for outstanding young professionals in the state were announced recently, featuring a diverse list ofRead the story …
Dewey Knight Leaves Legacy of Putting Students First
Ole Miss community mourns the loss of longtime student advocate
November 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi lost a valued community member and student advocate this week with the passing of Dewey Knight, retired associate director of the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience. One of the center’s foundational staff members, Knight, 72, was an Oxford native who enrolled as an Ole Miss freshmanRead the story …
Degrees in Hand
UM staff members earn degrees as Red and Blue Graduates
September 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As operations coordinator for the University of Mississippi‘s Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, Ronica Turner works hard to ensure the success of the center’s students, faculty and staff. And over the past few semesters, outside of her work duties making sure the center runs smoothly, she also pursued her bachelor’s degreeRead the story …
A Designer, an Actor and a Filmmaker Walk into the Theatre Department
Three new faculty members bring excitement, experience to their UM classrooms
August 21, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film is welcoming three new faculty members for the fall 2020 semester – one in movement, one in design and the other in film. Lauren Bone Noble, Cody Stockstill and Jaye Sarah Davidson bring a variety of skills and experiences to the department. EachRead the story …
Music Professor Garners Honors for Performance and Service
Adam Estes passes benefits and experience on to students
August 13, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Music professor Adam Estes recently garnered two honors that he knows will do more than just add to his resume – they also will bring opportunities for his students. Estes, an associate professor of music in saxophone and bassoon at the University of Mississippi, has been named a regional director of theRead the story …
Professor Named President-Elect of National Professional Association
Stuart Haines to serve in role for American Association Colleges of Pharmacy
July 24, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Stuart Haines, a faculty member with the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, was installed as president-elect of the American Association College of Pharmacy on July 16, during the organization’s annual meeting. “I feel excitement and trepidation,” Haines said. “It is a special honor to be elected by your peers to serveRead the story …
Oboist Finds Additional Success as Sought-after Reed-maker
Austin Smith passing on a variety of skills to Ole Miss music students
July 16, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Austin Smith whittled wood as a child, little did he know that it would turn into a passion that would complement his journey as a professional musician. “When I was a kid, I was obsessed with working with wood and whittling sticks, so I think some of that obsession transferred toRead the story …