Oliver Family Establishes Pharmacy Scholarship Endowment at Ole Miss
The original Oliver Drug Store in Whitehaven, Tenn., holds a special place in the hearts of Steve Oliver, Anita Drury and JoAnne Oliver. Established by their father…
Chancellor Dan Jones Honored for Lifetime of Service Leadership
In honor of his efforts, representatives of the university’s Class of 2013 surprised Jones this week in Jackson with an announcement of a new scholarship fund paying tribute to his leadership in encouraging service activities…
Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams, thanks to the ongoing support of the Sally McDonnell Honors College. …
New Ole Miss Parents Council Makes Gift to Impact Students’ Experiences
Twenty-four families from eight states founded the Ole Miss Parents Council in 2012, and the organization's work and support has already enhanced five areas at the University of Mississippi through gifts totaling $25,000. Initiatives receiving contributions from the Parents Council were the new Ole Miss Food Pantry, $5,000 in startup funds; the military student support…
Colorado Couple Supports Douglas Endowment in UM School of Engineering to Reflect Gratitude
As an entering freshman at the University of Mississippi, George Byers was undecided about what field of study he wanted to pursue. To his good fortune, he met John G. Douglas, then chair and professor of geology and geological engineering. "Dr. Douglas' global experience as a petroleum geologist, his personal attention to students and his…
Yazoo City’s Simmons Catfish Becomes Corporate Donor for Southern Foodways Alliance, UM Institute
Simmons Farm Raised Catfish of Yazoo City, Miss., has joined the Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA) as the organization's newest corporate donor. The mission of the SFA, an institute of the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture (CSSC), is to document, study and celebrate the diverse food cultures of the changing American…
Goudelock Provides Funds to UMMC, After Physician Restores His Hand Function
On any given day, you are likely to find John Goudelock out in his cow pasture, driving his tractor and feeding his herd…
UM Pharmacy Student Receives Joey Embry Memorial Scholarship
Mallory Washington of Water Valley is pursuing studies in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and one day hopes to practice pharmacy in a health-care setting, such as…
Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation Gift Funds Joint UM, MSU Excellence in Teaching Program
Mississippi's two largest universities have joined forces to create an innovative program designed to attract the state's best…
Crime Fiction Author Selected as Grisham Writer-in-Residence
A highly acclaimed mystery-crime fiction author has been selected as the 2013 John and Renée Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi. Megan Abbott is the Edgar-winning author of the novels "Queenpin" (Simon & Schuster, 2007), "The Song Is You" (Simon & Schuster, 2007), "Die a Little" (Simon & Schuster, 2005) and "Bury…