OXFORD, Miss. – Michael Metcalf devoted much of his three-decade career to promoting foreign language and culture studies. Now, he is ensuring that University of Mississippi students have opportunities to achieve high levels of language proficiency by studying abroad. The former executive director of the university’s Croft Institute for International Studies has contributed $200,000 toRead the story …
New Scholarship Encourages Language Immersion
Metcalf gift to support international studies majors studying abroad
December 9, 2023 by
Museum’s Holiday Keepsake Honors University’s 175th Anniversary
Annual memento features university's beloved champion tree
December 7, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its annual holiday keepsake, a commemorative edition to honor the university’s 175th anniversary. The memento features the university’s beloved state state champion northern catalpa tree, which is said to be as old as the university itself, said Melanie Antonelli, the museum’s curator and collections manager.Read the story …
Alumni, Friends Respond to Giving Tuesday
Multiple ways to help Ole Miss students featured during day
December 2, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumni and friends took the occasion of Giving Tuesday, the worldwide annual day of giving on Nov. 28, to respond with 190 gifts totaling more than $13,140 for project-based crowdfunding initiatives on Ignite Ole Miss. The Ignite crowdfunding platform offered several opportunities for individuals to embrace philanthropy. Giving TuesdayRead the story …
Familiar Faces Pay It Forward to Next Generation of Student-Athletes
Ole Miss Athletics Foundation strategies result in banner year of support from former players
November 25, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Athletics Foundation reports a significant increase in recent financial support received from former University of Mississippi student-athletes. Most contributions from the former Rebel players are directed to the Vaught Society, an umbrella organization that includes major gifts to Ole Miss athletics and gifts in kind. Also included are giftsRead the story …
UM Libraries Hires Archivist to Focus on University History
Speck-Thompson to document university's history, serve as liaison to departments
November 22, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jeannie Speck-Thompson, a native of Ecru, has been named university archivist, the first faculty member devoted to this position in two decades at the University of Mississippi. An assistant professor, Speck-Thompson will process multiple formats of archival materials that document the history and operations of the university, including correspondence, departmental newsletters, memoranda,Read the story …
50 Years of Significant Support
University of Mississippi Foundation bolsters Ole Miss with $1 billion
November 21, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the University of Mississippi Foundation commemorates its 50th anniversary, it celebrates the $1 billion investment it has made on behalf of Ole Miss from gifts and earnings from permanent endowment funds, ensuring resources are available for the needs of students and for generations to follow. The UMF was created in 1973Read the story …
Longtime Friends Share Support of Accountancy School
Two former interim UM chancellors make gifts to school's building fund
November 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Larry Sparks and Morris Stocks have a lot more in common than a friendship that has lasted for decades. Together they have devoted more than a half-century of service to the University of Mississippi. They have both served as members of the university’s senior leadership team. Before retiring in 2020, Sparks wasRead the story …
Giving Tuesday Features Multiple Ways to Support Ole Miss Students
Donors can help advance crowdfunding campaigns and scholarships to benefit students
November 16, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On Giving Tuesday, a worldwide annual day of giving set for Nov. 28, University of Mississippi alumni and friends have opportunities to support student-led projects, scholarships and research opportunities. These crowdfunding campaigns, hosted on the university’s Ignite Ole Miss page, offer everyone a chance to get involved in philanthropy by making aRead the story …
Helping Manage Male Mental Health
Magee Center, Interfraternity Council partner to sponsor Manual program
November 13, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A student-led partnership at the University of Mississippi promises to help male students better manage their mental health. The university’s Interfraternity Council and the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education have partnered to offer Manual, an online program focused on mental health challenges for men. Users have 24/7 access toRead the story …
Alumnus Supports Life Impact of Sports
Jessups make major gift to Ole Miss athletics campaign
November 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ross Jessup, a 1985 graduate of the University of Mississippi, and his wife, Lisa, have made a major gift to Champions. Now., the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation‘s campaign to improve facilities for student-athletes. The Jessups live in Austin, Texas, where they have raised four sons, all of whom played various team andRead the story …