OXFORD, Miss. – On the first day of every month for 46 years, Ann McCully Jones and her husband, Frank, repeated their wedding vows. After he lost his partner in life, Frank Jones carried out what the couple had spoken of many times: funding University of Mississippi scholarships. Jones, of Richton, has established the MargaretRead the story …
Jones Creates Scholarships in Wife’s Memory
Endowment will help students earn degrees from School of Business Administration
August 4, 2018 by
MOST Conference Offers Unique Insight into College Life, Experiences
Nearly 500 high school seniors participated in UM recruiting and empowerment event
July 19, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the University of Mississippi’s 2018 Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent Conference came to a close Tuesday (July 17), high school seniors in attendance raved about their three days of pre-college experiences. “With 465 prospective students here, this was the largest MOST conference we’ve ever had,” said Alexandria White, assistant director ofRead the story …
Ten UM Freshmen Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Awards
Honor society recognizes outstanding young leaders and community servants
July 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi freshmen have been named recipients of Omicron Delta Kappa’s Freshman Leadership Awards. The annual ODK Freshman Leadership Awards, which identify outstanding freshman leaders and community servants, were presented at the organization’s annual induction ceremony in April. Previous recipients have gone on to serve in roles such as AssociatedRead the story …
StartUp Camp Provides Training for Young Entrepreneurs
McLean Institute and CIE team to sponsor a week of activities for future business leaders
July 3, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Negotiation skills, competitive pricing, lunch etiquette, business plans, the importance of a proper handshake, proficiency in Excel, and commercial development and filming were just a few of the opportunities offered to a group of middle schoolers recently at the University of Mississippi. The activities were part of StartUp Camp, sponsored by theRead the story …
Arianne Hartono Aces Academics and Athletics
After winning the NCAA singles tennis championship, the Ole Miss graduate is going pro
June 29, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student-athlete Arianne Hartono has faced such challenges as recuperating from a broken wrist her freshman year and missing as many as three out of five days of classes during the weeks when she had to travel to away matches. Considering such challenges, Hartono’s accomplishments are all the more impressiveRead the story …
Tutoring App Takes Top Prize at UM Business Contest
Annual Gillespie Business Plan Competition completes another successful year
April 30, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An online, captive business concept that connects high school students with college students for homework took first place in the 14th annual Gillespie Business Plan Competition at the University of Mississippi. Shortwork LLC, conceived by Will Tribble and Sam Harres, is a tutoring app for high schoolers looking for solutions to homeworkRead the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council Gift Honors a Legacy of Generosity
Scholarship endowment is tribute to parents' life of grace and gratitude
April 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A major gift to the Ole Miss Women’s Council will benefit young scholars while honoring the legacy of the late Prescott and Betty Sherman of McComb, both 1938 University of Mississippi graduates. Betsy Sherman Shelton, of Covington, Louisiana, made a $125,000 gift to establish the Betty West Sherman Ole Miss Women’s CouncilRead the story …
UM Insurance Symposium Celebrates Another Year of Success
Risk management and insurance program hosts annual meeting of industry leaders
March 30, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Industry changes, ethical dilemmas and cyber insurance were just a few of the topics tackled at the University of Mississippi’s 23rd annual Insurance Symposium. The event, hosted by the School of Business Administration’s risk management and insurance program, was March 21-22 at The Inn at Ole Miss. It welcomed industry thought leadersRead the story …
Community Bank Honors Thomas Colbert
Endowed fund, award at Ole Miss pays tribute to his 50-year career in business
March 22, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fifty years is a long time to be at the forefront of an industry, but business visionary Thomas W. Colbert’s legacy began as Mississippi’s youngest bank CEO in 1968 and led to his founding the state’s first-ever bank holding company in 1977. And he keeps leading, now as senior chairman of theRead the story …
UM Business Professor to Chair International Conference
Richard Gentry selected to lead 2019 entrepreneurship symposium
March 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship has selected a University of Mississippi professor to chair its international conference for 2019. The USASBE officers and board members selected Richard Gentry, associate professor of management and holder of the Mac Elliott Chair of Entrepreneurship, to chair the annual conference set forRead the story …