(OXFORD, Miss.) – Bill F. Cossar said that since his retirement from Entergy seven years ago he “makes every event” at his alma mater. Although those events are mostly sporting in nature, Cossar recently made the 40-mile trip from his Charleston ranch to formalize a $125,000 donation to the University of Mississippi. The gift establishes…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – From improving literacy and preparing a manufacturing workforce, to enhancing the health and well-being of Mississippians and working to promote community building, $1.044 million in support from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation to the University of Mississippi is changing lives. The Jackson-based foundation provides support primarily to state universities and colleges, as…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – The late attorney Jesse Boyce Holleman of Gulfport once said that his career had been on the “courtroom floor.” Although his work as a five-term district attorney and later as a criminal defense attorney were legendary, his family remembers him for his willingness to help people in need. Sons Tim C. and…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – Retired family physician Dr. Van Robinson Burnham of Clarksdale has invested many hours passing on his love of archaeology and history to his own grandchildren, as well as ensuring that others have the resources to explore and learn from these fields. Burnham is continuing that commitment with a $100,000 gift to the…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – John W. “Don” Barrett graduated from the University of Mississippi with a great appreciation of history and the ability to write well – both of which have figured prominently into his successful legal career. Now he’s saluting a professor who influenced him with a $100,000 gift. The Lexington attorney is providing the…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – Johnny and Renee McRight remember their undergraduate and graduate school years at the University of Mississippi as some of the best of their lives. They also recognize the fellowships, grants and other opportunities they were afforded made their graduate degrees and professional careers possible. To ensure similar opportunities remain available to Ole…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – For her role in the life of the University of Mississippi, former first lady Margaret Denton Khayat is being honored with the creation of an Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholarship in her name. From 1995 through 2009, Robert C. Khayat led the university, and his wife, Margaret, served by his side, hosting…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – Mary Sharp Rayner and her family have made their home in Oxford for 39 years, enjoying all the events and opportunities afforded by a college community. Instead of being simply a spectator, however, Rayner has rolled up her sleeves and become deeply involved in helping strengthen the University of Mississippi in many…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – Patricia Lott and her husband, former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, visit the University of Mississippi campus for an Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy Rose Garden ceremony honoring Mrs. Lott. The recent program recognized the council scholarship created in her name by the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. Originally established in 2005, the…
(OXFORD, Miss.) – As two University of Mississippi students firmly committed to paying their own way through graduate school, Jacque and Michael Dunn managed to make ends meet each month, thanks in part to his job at the J.D. Williams Library on the Oxford campus. Recognizing the importance this job played in their lives and…