OXFORD, Miss. – Charles D. Hufford, associate dean emeritus for research and graduate programs and professor emeritus of pharmacognosy at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, died Monday (May 15) at the age of 72. His career at Ole Miss spanned 1972 to 2015. Faculty and alumni remember him as an encouraging and effectiveRead the story …
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Pharmacy School Remembers Associate Dean Emeritus Charlie Hufford
Professor, researcher and administrator influenced many over 43-year Ole Miss career
May 17, 2017 by
Archive of Theatrical Memorabilia Created in UM Library
New collection honors actress Marian Seldes and the Actors Fund of America
May 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Curators of the Mamie and Ellis Nassour Arts and Entertainment Collection at the University of Mississippi have created a unique archive to honor the late actress Marian Seldes and the Actors Fund of America, the latter for its generous donations of theatrical memorabilia. The Marian Seldes/Actors Fund Archive, housed in the J.D.Read the story …
‘Billion Dollar Buyer’ Tilman Fertitta to Speak at UM
Restaurant mogul set for May 5 event at Pavilion
May 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Businessman Tilman Fertitta, CEO of Landry’s Inc. and star of the CNBC reality show “Billion Dollar Buyer,” will share insights and advice Friday (May 5) at the University of Mississippi. The 11:30 a.m. event at The Pavilion at Ole Miss is free and open to the public. The first 1,000 guests getRead the story …
UM Accountancy Professor Wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Dale Flesher is active in research, mentoring next generation of accountants
March 30, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dale L. Flesher, the Roland and Sheryl Burns Chair and Professor in the Patterson School of Accountancy, is the 2017 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award honoree for the University of Mississippi. “What an honor it was to be selected from among top-notch faculty at an R1 institution,” Flesher said. “Receiving this awardRead the story …
Former Essence Magazine Editor to Discuss Visionary Leadership at UM
Susan L. Taylor set for keynote of Women's History Month in Fulton Chapel
March 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Susan L. Taylor, former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, is set to deliver the keynote address for Women’s History Month at the University of Mississippi. The UM Women’s Empowerment Awards and Reception begins at 6 p.m. March 7 in Fulton Chapel. Taylor plans to discuss “Bold, Visionary Leadership: From the Inside Out.” SeatingRead the story …
Former UM Director Receives Arts Commission Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Ferris to be honored at 2017 Governor's Arts Awards
February 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – William R. Ferris, the preeminent scholar and documenter of Mississippi’s rich culture, music and folklore, has been documenting the lives of Mississippians for more than 50 years. On Feb. 16, the Mississippi Arts Commission will honor him with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards. Ferris is a scholar,Read the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council Celebrates Two Sisters’ Success
Jennifer Gillom and Peggy Gillom-Granderson named Legacy Award honorees
February 4, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Legendary University of Mississippi women’s basketball stars Jennifer Gillom and Peggie Gillom-Granderson will be honored with the 2017 Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. An awards presentation and dinner is set for April 22 at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. C Spire – a diversified telecommunications and technologyRead the story …
Yates Wins Farrington Distinguished Entrepreneurship Award
Annual recognition honors graduate advancing family-owned construction firm
May 10, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – William G. Yates III, president and CEO of W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co., is the recipient of the 2016 Farrington Distinguished Entrepreneurship award, presented by the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. The award, named for Ole Miss alumni Jan and Lawrence Farrington, is given annually to a graduate whoRead the story …
Waltman Elected LSSB President
Five others assume new leadership roles
May 26, 2015 by
OXFORD,Miss. – Jess Waltman, a native of Quitman, has been elected the 2015-2016 president of the Law School Student Body Association. Five other officers will also assume responsibility for the upcoming school year. The LSSB president oversees the functions of the other members of the LSSB executive board and represents the law school student bodyRead the story …