OXFORD, Miss. – Many people have diverse interests, but to be highly skilled in several areas is a rarer quality. Jake Thrasher, of Birmingham, Alabama, graduated from the University of Mississippi in May with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, but he recently earned national honors in an entirely different field: editorial cartooning. He won firstRead the story …
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University Announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Alumni Association will honor recipients at Homecoming for achievement, service
July 21, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association is honoring seven distinguished University of Mississippi alumni with its highest annual awards as part of Homecoming 2018. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame for 2018 are: Thad Cochran (BA 59, JD 65) of Oxford; Howard L. Gerlach (BBA 66, MBA 77) of Fairfax, Virginia; MacRead the story …
Bowlin Named Inaugural Ed Krei Chair of Accountancy
Distinction honors professor's excellence in teaching and research
June 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy has named Kendall Bowlin as the inaugural holder of its Ed Krei Chair of Accountancy. An associate professor and UM alumnus, Bowlin joined the faculty of the accountancy school in 2008 after earning a doctoral degree at the University of Texas. His primary teachingRead the story …
Deadline for Summer, Fall Study Abroad Opportunities is Wednesday
Students can participate in short-term or semester exchange programs
March 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The deadline for University of Mississippi students to apply for summer and fall study abroad programs is Wednesday (March 7). Students of all majors can choose from hundreds of semester exchange opportunities or two-, four- or eight-week courses during the summer. “The Study Abroad Office is pleased to offer a variety ofRead the story …
Award Recipients to be Recognized During Black Alumni Reunion Gala
Alumni Association to present slate of honors at sold-out event
February 24, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association is recognizing 13 distinguished alumni as part the University of Mississippi’s 2018 Black Alumni Reunion. The awards include the Dr. Jeanette Jennings “Trailblazer” Award, The Rev. Wayne Johnson Community and Civic Award, the Alumni Achievement Award and the Celebrated Athlete Award. The Alumni Association hosts a sold-outRead the story …
Mississippi Governor Proclaims April 9 as ‘Bruce Levingston Day’
UM artist-in-residence to celebrate honor with concert at Carnegie Hall
January 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As a result of his celebrated performances in some of the world’s most renowned concert halls, his series of critically-acclaimed albums and a lifelong commitment as a supporter of the arts, Delta-born classical pianist Bruce Levingston has enhanced Mississippi’s international reputation as a cultural center. In recognition of Levingston’s artistic contributions toRead the story …
UM Students, Staff Join Community for MLK Day of Service Activities
Volunteers gathering to honor King's legacy through community engagement
January 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students, staff and community partners are spearheading efforts to promote community engagement and encourage a spirit of service in Lafayette County and Oxford during 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. The Lafayette-Oxford-University MLK Day of Service opening ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at the Burns-BelfryRead the story …
Major Gift Will Assist Freshmen Entering UM
Buddy Shaw establishes scholarship to provide opportunities for Mississippi students
December 29, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Throughout his life, University of Mississippi alumnus Buddy Shaw has been a giver. He has given of his time, his possessions, his money and his talents. His giving spirit even extended to being a matchmaker for his college roommate. “Buddy Shaw is responsible for the wonderful life I’ve had,” said Betty DunnRead the story …
Committed Community Servants Honored at University
'Hickman girls' pay tribute to parents' lives, examples with two scholarships
December 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The late Dewey and Will Hickman were known for their committed service to the University of Mississippi and the state’s other universities, the Oxford-Lafayette County community and its economic development, local schools, their church and – most of all – their three daughters. “Our parents led by example, with the message beingRead the story …
Holloway Gift to Athletics Kicks Off Gate-Naming Initiative
Latest contribution goes toward Forward Together capital campaign
December 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fans entering the south entrance of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at the University of Mississippi may have noticed new signage, displaying the names of Diane and J.L. Holloway and serving as a lasting tribute to the Ridgeland couple’s recent gift in support of Ole Miss athletics. The Holloways’ $1 million gift to the university’sRead the story …