Returning the Investment
Bobby Wood was married with a baby in his final year of law school at the University of Mississippi when then law professor Robert Khayat happened to stop by the store where he worked one Saturday. “He called me in…
Giving Day at Ole Miss
Giving Day 2023 at the University of Mississippi, April 4-5, will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to support academic and outreach programs through an online, social media-driven campaign. “Our alumni and friends are incredibly generous and engaged in…
Supporting Transfer Students
When Lauren Locke was going through all her dad’s belongings after he passed away, she was reminded how much the University of Mississippi meant to him and changed his life. “Dad had all his diplomas and awards from Ole Miss…
An Affinity for Ole Miss Athletics
A young University of Mississippi graduate’s desire to give back to his alma mater was borne from a myriad of experiences, including memorable football games he attended growing up, involvement in campus politics as a college student and family ties…
Supporting a Unique Program
The most recent of many gifts from the Dr. and Mrs. R. Faser Triplett Foundation to the University of Mississippi provides $125,000 in operational support for the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Triplett Foundation, named for the late…
Making Miracles
Twenty-four hours of broadcasting added up to $401,703 raised during the 22nd annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon. Thirteen Digio Strategies radio stations – Y101, Mix 98.7, U.S. 96, 93.5 The Legend and Blues 93.1 in Jackson; Vicksburg stations K Hits 104.5,…
Benefiting Business Majors
Generations of students in the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration will benefit from a gift to Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss. UM alumna Donna Ruth Else Roberts of Oxford, Mississippi, made a $50,000 gift to…
RebelTHON Continues Fundraising Success
After a decade of raising money to support Children’s of Mississippi, RebelTHON 2023 continued its string of successes by raising more than $200,000 over its 12-hour run Feb. 25. The University of Mississippi‘s 11th annual student-driven dance marathon raised $211,530…
New Chair Established
A $1 million gift from Friends of Children’s Hospital is creating a chair in honor of one of the state’s leaders in pediatrics, Dr. Owen B. “Bev” Evans, and his wife, Lynn. The two were instrumental in founding the nonprofit.…
UM’s Ford Center Turns 20
Stars will be shining brightly March 25 when the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi celebrates its 20-year anniversary with a gala hosted by Oscar winner Morgan Freeman. The evening will honor Ole…