OXFORD, Miss. – When businessman John D. Glass talks about his father – a hard-working business owner of a printing company and publisher of a newspaper – the love and respect can be heard each time he recalls a memory. A longtime benefactor of the University of Mississippi, Glass has established two new endowments, includingRead the story …
Memphis Businessman Pledges $2 Million to Journalism, Business Schools
John Glass pays tribute to his 'Pop' through faculty chair in Meek School
October 8, 2015 by
Prominent Guest Speakers Highlight Annual Insurance Symposium
Annual event helps connect students and industry professionals
March 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The state insurance commissioner and industry leaders are among the speakers headlining the University of Mississippi’s annual Insurance Symposium. The event, hosted by the School of Business Administration, is set for Wednesday and Thursday (March 18-19) at The Inn at Ole Miss. The school’s Risk Management and Insurance Program offers many opportunitiesRead the story …
UM Ranks Among Nation’s Best Online MBA Programs
U.S. News & World Report lists university in Top 25
January 23, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s online MBA program is ranked in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 list of 25 Best Online MBA Programs. UM tied Ball State University for No. 16. Other SEC schools on the list include Florida at No. 4, Auburn (No. 10) and Mississippi State (tied with theRead the story …
Ole Miss MBA Program Ranked by Businessweek
New mark is highest national ranking ever for program
November 19, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s MBA program has been ranked 76th nationally by Bloomberg Businessweek. The schools that made the ranking are considered by Businessweek to offer the strongest education and best preparation for business careers. “We are very happy with the MBA ranking,” said Ken Cyree, dean of the School of BusinessRead the story …
Rebel Venture Capital Fund Aids Student Businesses
A student clothing line and an app were awarded the funds' inaugural grants
November 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has awarded seed money to students through the newly created Rebel Venture Capital Fund, which helps with business startup costs. Clay Dibrell, an associate professor of management and executive director of the center who also holds the William W. Gresham Jr. Entrepreneurial Lectureship, saidRead the story …
New Funding to Support UM Entrepreneurship Programs
Two grants provide collaborative opportunity for UM business, community engagement programs
August 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A grant from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation is expanding the capacity of the University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The $370,500 grant will provide support for the center’s student-led consulting program for three years. Through the Student Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development Program, the center will create aRead the story …
Jones Earns Farrington Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
Annual recognition honors visionary graduate building unique business to aid security personnel
June 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Henry Jones, co-founder of Kopis Mobile, is the recipient of the 2014 Farrington Distinguished Entrepreneurship award. The award, named for University of Mississippi alumni Jan and Lawrence Farrington, is given annually to a graduate who exemplifies the best of entrepreneurship. Jones, a Richton native who earned his mechanical engineering degree from UMRead the story …
Professor of Finance Wins Distinguished Research Award
Robert Van Ness is seventh recipient of prestigious UM honor recognizing creative achievement
May 10, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – During his 12-year tenure at the University of Mississippi, Robert Van Ness has spent much time in the classroom teaching finance principles and mentoring students. He also has carved out a legacy of research that has led to significant advancements in the field of finance. Van Ness, Bruce Moore Scholar of Finance,Read the story …
University Honors Burns Family with Building Dedication
State-of-the-art residence hall, team meeting room named in honor of accountancy alumnus
April 14, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A crowd of nearly 100 students, faculty and staff participated in a ceremony hosted Friday (April 4) by the University of Mississippi to honor Sheryl and Roland Burns of Frisco, Texas, for their legacy of support with the naming of a premier campus residence hall and the new football team meeting roomRead the story …
MBA Students Sharpen Business Skills for Case Competition
Rivalry among Southeastern Conference teams extends beyond athletics with second annual MBA event
April 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A team of four University of Mississippi MBA students faced off with teams from other Southeastern Conference schools during the second annual SEC MBA Case Competition. Steven Murphy, of Charleston, S.C.; Anastasia Varenita, originally from Chishinau, Moldova, but who grew up in Jackson; Julian Sanchez, from the New York borough of Queens;Read the story …