The University of Mississippi has received more than $1 million to further fund an initiative in Mississippi preschool programs that promotes social and emotional learning in children and could boost their overall well-being. The $1,025,492 grant is from the W.K…
On a breezy Friday afternoon, the University of Mississippi’s Pride of the South Marching Band members finished the day’s rehearsal and then gathered close to shout in unison: “Thank you, Helen!” Watching the students from a hill nearby, Helen Overstreet…
A student activist, a professor and a leader, Don Cole retired from the University of Mississippi but continues to impact the lives of Ole Miss students through a new scholarship endowment. Majestic Gay and Frederick Williams — the inaugural recipients…
Having taught future doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for 45 years, Dr. Ralph Vance understands the importance of supporting an education through research. “When I was coming up, we didn’t have internet. You couldn’t just run home…
During this season of giving, the staff members of the University of Mississippi Foundation wish you and your family blessings, health and all the joys of the season! We are thankful for our generous alumni and friends who have supported…
A new scholarship in the University of Mississippi School of Law stands as a testament to the experiences its namesake enjoyed at Ole Miss. Established with a gift of $150,000, the William N. Krucks and Family Law Scholarship Fund will…
A trip to the University of Mississippi to learn more about the Center for the Study of Southern Culture (CSSC) gave tax attorney Marc Rosen the opportunity to continue his education in Southern literature, build relationships and impact the lives…
The annual Harvest Supper fundraiser set new records for attendance and private support for the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses when it returned this fall after being postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. About 600 people attended…
The slow pace of sheltering at home the last two years during a global pandemic gave Luetta Ford, a 1967 University of Mississippi alumna, time to think about the influential people in her life and make decisions about how she…
Alumni and friends flocked to the University of Mississippi’s Johnson Commons ballroom Nov. 12 to celebrate the kickoff of Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss. It is the largest fundraising initiative in Mississippi history with goals of raising…