Jill Waycaster, a May 2006 University of Mississippi graduate, has taken a position as a development officer at the university's Office of Development. The Tupelo native is responsible for attracting financial support for the Ole Miss First scholarship initiative. "Ole Miss alumni are very willing to step forward to ensure a margin of excellence for…
Since it was founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi has nurtured state and national leaders, and that tradition continues including special training opportunities through the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. Ten freshmen enter UM this fall as recipients of the $40,000 Lott Leadership Scholarship, which includes association with the institute. The exceptional students are chosen…
Rebel Ride shuttle service is to continue providing free transportation for the Oxford-University of Mississippi community this fall, thanks in part to a recent $30,000 gift from the Ole Miss Greek Fundraiser. Fraternity and sorority members raised the money through a yearlong letter-writing campaign, requesting private donations from friends and relatives. The Greek Council voted…
Proud of the strides made at the University of Mississippi in academics, athletics and facilities without marring the "emotion of Ole Miss," Dr. and Mrs. Darden North of Jackson have established a scholarship for deserving students. The couple recently seeded the Darden and Sally North Ole Miss First Scholarship with a $25,000 pledge. "Ole Miss…
OXFORD, Miss. – Placing importance on the value of a good education, Jake and Julie Farrell decided to donate $25,000 to establish a scholarship in the Ole Miss First Scholars program at the University of Mississippi. by Rebecca Lauck Cleary "The education I received at Ole Miss and the friends I made there were incredible,"…
Fourteen outstanding high school graduates from Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee have been chosen to receive prestigious scholarships from the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi. The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors Scholarships, Donald S. Pichitino Scholarships and Harold Parker Memorial Scholarships, ranging from $24,000 to $32,000, are attracting top-notch students to…
OXFORD, Miss. – When Larry Bryan sees his younger son graduate from the University of Mississippi this weekend, he relinquishes his parental responsibility for educating his children. However, the UM alumnus says he is committed to helping other young men and women realize their dreams. "It's a great thing to take advantage of opportunities and…
OXFORD, Miss. – Brittany Jones of Moss Point is the recipient of the inaugural Gregory and Mary Alice Wood Ole Miss First Scholarship Award at the University of Mississippi. She is to be recognized May 11 at her high school's awards day activities. David Wood, who grew up in Moss Point, established the scholarship to…
OXFORD, Miss. – Two traditions run deep in the family of Robert Gage IV: banking and attending the University of Mississippi. Gage's love for his alma mater and his desire to share the rewards of a successful career in banking have inspired him to pledge $25,000 to establish a scholarship in the Ole Miss First…
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi engineering alumnus has donated $100,000 to his alma mater to be divided between an endowment and two Ole Miss First Scholarships. by Edwin Smith Michael T. "Mike" McRee of Jackson has pledged $50,000 to be paid over four years to support the scholarship fund bearing his name; he…