OXFORD, Miss. – The donors of a major gift to the University of Mississippi hope to help the Ole Miss baseball team continue to swing for the fences. UM alumnus Mick Mauldin and his wife, Patty, made a $125,000 gift to Champions. Now., the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation‘s fundraising campaign focused on improving facilities forRead the story …
Mauldin Gift Aims to Bolster Baseball
Alumnus and wife donate to benefit university's sports facilities
May 6, 2023 by
Senior Named Inaugural Frezzo Award Winner
Honors College student conducts research on critical race theory
May 1, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Te’keyra Shelton, a senior from Tupelo, is the inaugural Mark V. Frezzo Human Rights and Social Justice Award winner at the University of Mississippi and recently discussed her research in a campus program. The scholarship award tributes the life of Mark V. Frezzo, a UM associate professor of sociology and scholar ofRead the story …
Tribute to Wife Benefits Elementary Education Program
Nicholson honors spouse with METP scholarship, School of Education support
April 29, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chuck Nicholson, of Brandon, expressed his love and respect for his wife, Lisa, by creating a scholarship in her name at the University of Mississippi School of Education and an Impact Fund gift. The $250,000 contribution was a surprise to Lisa Nicholson, a former teacher who learned of the gift at aRead the story …
From Campus to Kitchen
Napiers craft serving boards from court as catalyst for Ole Miss scholarships
April 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Keepsake serving boards crafted from the discarded floor of a University of Mississippi gymnasium soon will be used in kitchens across America. And Ole Miss students stand to benefit. As founders and hosts of one of HGTV’s most popular shows, “Home Town,” Ole Miss alumni Erin and Ben Napier’s vision for restoringRead the story …
UM, Trane Partnership Enters New Phase
Projects include energy-saving lighting upgrades, strengthening STEM and sustainability education
April 18, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Trane – by Trane Technologies, are investing in a more sustainable future by supporting educational initiatives and entering the next chapter of a large-scale energy savings project. As the university’s energy services provider, Trane began assessing and implementing opportunities for energy savings and building systems improvements inRead the story …
Scholarship Honors Pharmacist’s Generosity, Ministry to Community
Family gift to support Ole Miss pharmacy students
April 15, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Independent pharmacist Ronnie Sullivan, who cared deeply about his customers in several Mississippi towns, is being remembered with a School of Pharmacy scholarship at the University of Mississippi, his alma mater. “Mr. Sullivan helped so many people in the practice of pharmacy during his lifetime,” said David Hudson, of Kosciusko, who withRead the story …
Alumnus Builds Scholarship in Parents’ Names
Assistance directed to transfer students majoring in communication sciences and disorders
April 14, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Tommie L. Robinson Jr., a University of Mississippi alumnus who graduated with undergraduate and master’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders, is helping fund a scholarship in his parents’ names for students transferring to Ole Miss from Coahoma Community College. Robinson is chief of the Division of Hearing and Speech and directorRead the story …
Women’s Council’s Legacy Award to Honor Ambassador John Palmer
UM alumnus recognized as telecom pioneer, philanthropist
April 11, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ambassador John N. Palmer, legendary philanthropist, entrepreneur and national leader, will be honored with the 2023 Legacy Award, presented yearly at the University of Mississippi by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Legacy Award reception, dinner and presentation will be Saturday (April 15) at The Inn at Ole Miss. BruceRead the story …
Giving Day 2023 Sets University Record
Alumni, friends step up with $6.83 million in support
April 8, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss – When the last online donation came in Wednesday (April 5) for Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s donors had united to set an unprecedented fundraising record. This year, Ole Miss students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff members came together to contribute 2,399 gifts totaling more than $6.83 million – theRead the story …
Texas Bank Honors Ole Miss Baseball Program
American First National makes major gift for national championship
April 5, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To help the Ole Miss Rebel baseball team continue its success after winning the 2022 NCAA national championship, American First National Bank, of Houston, Texas, has given $100,000 in support. Announced today as part of Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s annual social media-driven fundraising event, the gift is intended toRead the story …