OXFORD, Miss. – Alexis Maybank, founder of Gilt Groupe, shared her struggles and successes with University of Mississippi students as the keynote speaker during the fifth annual REDe Entrepreneurship Summit, held Nov. 10 at The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union. “A career is a very long marathon,” Maybank said. “Don’t measure yourself inRead the story …
Internet Entrepreneur Inspires Students at Fifth Annual REDe Summit
Former CEO shares her success story and life experiences
November 23, 2022 by
Insurance Industry Partners with University
Firms, industry group and UM commit to expand, diversify talent pipeline
November 14, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has launched a new insurance certificate program to provide students from historically Black colleges and universities in Mississippi with training, networks and experience to enter a field ripe with job opportunities. The new initiative, set to kick off in the fall 2023 semester, is fueled by a partnershipRead the story …
Luncheon Speakers Encourage Women to Aim for Leadership
Successful executives join UM event to share experiences, insights
November 13, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss – Women’s ability to take employees’ feelings into account gives them an edge in corporate leadership that should not be discounted, a marketing executive for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital told participants at a recent luncheon hosted by the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. “A good leader is empathetic,” said JessicaRead the story …
Petal School Teacher Honored for Passion in the Classroom
UM alumnus Tyler Shows was surprised by gift from Milken Family Foundation
November 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Tyler Shows, teaching fifth grade math students at Petal Upper Elementary School is its own reward. “Teaching has completely transformed my life in every way,” said Shows, a Petal native and University of Mississippi business school graduate. “It gives my days purpose and meaning. “I’ve said it before, but I’ll sayRead the story …
Pozen Gift Making an Impact
Recipient of annual MBA scholarship hopes to build own business
November 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kenaz Worthem, of Oxford, is the 2022 recipient of the Pozen Scholarship at the University of Mississippi. The award, established through the Robert C. Pozen Scholarship MBA Diversity Fund, provides full tuition for a student from Mississippi who is pursuing his or her Master of Business Administration. “Last year, Mr. Pozen generouslyRead the story …
Successful Second Year for UM Real Estate Fall Forum
Eleven companies educate and network with Ole Miss students
October 28, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss – More than 60 students at the University of Mississippi had the chance to meet with a diverse group of real estate companies recently to expand their network within the industry. The Real Estate Fall Forum, sponsored by the UM School of Business Administration, hosted 11 companies to campus to speak with studentsRead the story …
Sustainability Research by UM Professor, Former Student Earns Notice
Dissertation results on tiny house living published in Journal of Business Ethics
October 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The rising cost of housing across north Mississippi, and around Oxford in particular, led a former University of Mississippi graduate student to seek out options, including building a so-called tiny house. The results shaped Derek Ezell’s academic journey to a doctoral degree and led to a research paper that has gotten nationalRead the story …
Study Shows Female Executives Help Boost Bottom Line
Women in leadership can improve customer orientation, financial performance
October 19, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new study co-authored by a University of Mississippi marketing professor shows that women in executive corporate leadership positions have a positive impact on customer orientation, which can lead to financial gains. “Women bring unique strengths to top management teams,” said Saim Kashmiri, associate professor of marketing and co-author of the research.Read the story …
Family Business Owners Support Future Generations
Corinth Coca-Cola creates UM business school scholarships
October 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works Inc. has been serving beverages since 1907. In that time, the family-owned and operated organization has expanded from its original location in Corinth to multiple locations across the Mid-South. And all the while, family members have run the business. In its fifth generation of owner-operators, Corinth Coke notRead the story …
Derek Stephens Named State Star for Small Business Development Center
Assistant director assists business owners with customized market research
October 7, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Derek Stephens, a new assistant director at the Mississippi Small Business Development Center at the University of Mississippi, has been named the 2022 Mississippi State Star. State Stars are chosen annually, one per state from among the employees of the Small Business Development Center. A State Star is an exemplary performer, mustRead the story …