OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration and its Banking and Finance Advisory Board are gearing up for the 20th annual Banking and Finance Symposium, set for Nov. 12 at the Oxford Conference Center. This year’s symposium kicks off at 8 a.m. with the first “Women in Finance” breakfast. The speakerRead the story …
Business School Gearing Up for 20th Annual Banking Symposium
Organizers looking forward to one of the largest crowds ever
October 26, 2021 by
Helping a Proven Program Get Even Better
Gift will expand Ole Miss faculty support, grow RMI program
October 16, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A major new commitment from Brown & Riding Insurance Co. will further expand faculty support for the University of Mississippi‘s nationally recognized risk management and insurance program, helping ensure professors have the resources needed to effectively teach and prepare students. B&R is increasing an initial gift to the RMI program establishing theRead the story …
Internship Summit Headed for Fifth Year of Success
UM School of Business Administration to host annual event this week
September 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi hosts its fifth annual Internship Summit on Thursday (Sept. 23) in the Holman Hall Courtyard. This event, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and concluding around 1 p.m., is a yearly tradition that provides students with opportunities to partner with various entities for year-roundRead the story …
Scoring a Net Profit
UM business school helps alumnus realize 'hoops' dream
September 17, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumnus Jordan Wyton grew up playing basketball and became a walk-on for the Ole Miss Rebels. These days, he has turned his love for the game into a business that helps others enjoy it as well. Wyton, originally from Grayson, Georgia, began HoopAtlanta in 2020 to provide fun, organizedRead the story …
UM Graduates’ DaisNotes App Offers New Connection Tool
Platform connects students to help build lifelong friendships, academic support networks
August 24, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi alumni have developed an app that boldly aims to solve a very common problem: the feeling of being disconnected. DaisNotes LLC – co-founded by Kyle Herbert, of Metairie, Louisiana, and Nicholas Neilson-Slabach, of Fort Worth, Texas – targets students and professors for note-sharing and social networking for theirRead the story …
Despite Pandemic Challenges, UM Grows Collaborations with Industry
University community partners with industry to prepare students, grow businesses, impact communities
August 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New and strengthened partnerships at the University of Mississippi are supporting the needs of business and industry and helping address their challenges, all while influencing the next generation of leaders. The value of such partnerships was elevated further as COVID-19 rocked all aspects of everyday life, said Hughes Miller, director of industryRead the story …
Enriching Educational Experience
CoStar real estate software gift provides students with professional insights
May 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Real estate students at the University of Mississippi have access to information available only to industry professionals, thanks to a gift from the CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the technology company has donated 50 licenses to the School ofRead the story …
A Scholar’s Success
Marketing student grateful for UM graduate's support
May 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Besides financial support, the Lyttleton T. Harris IV Endowed Scholarship at the University of Mississippi is providing mentoring from a marketing master for its recipient. In February, Lyt Harris, of Houston, Texas, added $100,000 to the scholarship endowment he established in 2016. In addition to this and previous gifts to his endowment,Read the story …
Ole Miss Wins Southeastern Conference MBA Case Competition
Team had 24 hours to formulate an approach to solve a real-world business challenge
April 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi won first place in the eighth Southeastern Conference MBA Case Competition, conducted virtually for the first time in SEC history and facilitated by the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business at Auburn University. The winning team is Lauren Cherep, of Chicago; Drew Johnson, of Monroe, Louisiana; Andrew Raspo,Read the story …
Rooming App Take First Prize in Business Plan Contest
Froomie, an app to help find the perfect roommate, wins the Gillespie Competition
April 16, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Brea Givens transferred to the University of Mississippi as a junior in 2019, she had a difficult time finding a compatible roommate, so she began developing her own app to streamline the process and deliver better results. That led to Froomie, which provides roommate and housing solutions for college students, andRead the story …