SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Howard Lawrence, clinical professor of accountancy at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven, has led an exciting career. He has taught in Thailand, led a community college and touched the lives of thousands of students along the way. His most recent accomplishment? Finishing his first full-length book. “William A. Paton: ARead the story …
UM-DeSoto Professor Authors Book on Esteemed Accounting Educator
Howard Lawrence adds first full-length text to list of career accomplishments
March 17, 2019 by
Accountancy School Team Donates Winnings to Hurricane Relief
Students win accounting competition, contribute $1,000 to relief efforts in Panama City
January 26, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ben Bradford, a University of Mississippi student from Panama City, Florida, watched from Oxford last fall as Hurricane Michael wrought devastation on his hometown. At the time, Bradford and other students from the Patterson School of Accountancy had entered PwC’s Challenge case competition, which is hosted by the multinational professional services firm. TeamsRead the story …
University Wraps Up 15th Speaker’s Edge Competition
More than 100 students show off public speaking skills in annual contest
January 23, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – More than 100 business and accountancy students tackled ethical issues ranging from gender discrimination to embezzlement and pitched ideas for boosting the workplace at the University of Mississippi’s annual Speaker’s Edge competition. They were joined by 69 judges and 17 coaches for this year’s speaking competition, a partnership between the university’s SchoolRead the story …
UM External Research Funding Surpasses $134 Million in 2017-18
Money funds projects that assist state, country and world
October 31, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. and JACKSON, Miss. – External funding for research at the University of Mississippi reached its highest level in four years in 2017-18, with more than $134 million in funding awarded. A total of $134,735,332 in external funding was awarded to the Oxford campus and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, with research dollars being used toRead the story …
DeSoto Campus Student Lands Unique FBI Internship
Madison Cleveland works with forensic accountants and special agents to solve crime
October 17, 2018 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – It isn’t every day that accountancy students are able to use their expertise to solve crimes. Madison Cleveland was able to do just that while interning with the FBI over the summer. Cleveland, a senior accountancy major, attends classes at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven. She began her 10-week internshipRead the story …
Retired FedEx Vice President Shows Unwavering Support for UM
Mike Glenn continues to mentor and provide opportunities for Ole Miss students
October 7, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Organic chemistry was the game changer for Mike Glenn, retired executive vice president for market development and corporate communications at FedEx Corp. and a committed University of Mississippi alumnus. The Memphis native came to Ole Miss in 1974 as a pharmacy major. He made it through his freshman year, but his attemptRead the story …
McLean Institute Grant Award to Fund Community Engagement
Hearin Foundation provides support for research and service efforts
October 5, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss – A grant from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation for the University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement will fund research and service aimed at increasing community and economic development in Mississippi communities. The McLean Institute welcomes a new group of outstanding students from around the globe thisRead the story …
Accountancy Programs Maintain Top 10 Standing
School's degree programs continue string of elite rankings
October 1, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – All three degree programs at the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy are among the top 10 in the 2018 annual national rankings of accounting programs published by the Public Accounting Report. The undergraduate and doctoral programs are No. 7, while the master’s program is No. 9. The undergraduate program andRead the story …
DeSoto Campus Accountancy Major Receives CMA Scholarship
Alexander Beene plans to become a Certified Management Accountant
September 16, 2018 by
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Alexander Beene, a senior accountancy major at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center-Southaven, has accepted a Certified Management Accountant Program Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded last spring by the Institute of Management Accountants. It covers the entrance fee to the CMA program, registration fees for both parts of the CMA examRead the story …
University Endowment Builds to All-time High of $715 Million
Strong investment returns, generosity of alumni and friends spurs growth
August 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s permanent endowment grew in its latest fiscal year to an all-time high of $715 million, thanks in part to the seventh consecutive year of new gifts of $100 million or more. Private support totaled more than $115.8 million from 30,332 donors, giving the university essential resources to continueRead the story …