This month, Tommy Tosh’s family and friends in Oxford, Mississippi, and throughout the country will mark the 20th anniversary of the young man’s untimely death. Tosh, a University of Mississippi senior and dedicated Rebel fan, died Sept. 29, 2001, from injuries he suffered in a…
A generous gift from a University of Mississippi alumnus will support Spring Pride Camp, an annual event designed to provide fun, networking opportunities and information on campus resources for students who are members and allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) MIND Center and Mayo Clinic Study of Aging surpassed the halfway mark of its $5 million fundraising goal, thanks to a generous gift from Suzan and Tommy Thames. With the Thames’ gift, the…
A new major commitment from Brown & Riding Insurance Co. (B&R) will further expand faculty support for the University of Mississippi’s nationally recognized Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program, helping ensure professors have the resources needed to effectively teach and…
Back in 1989, George H.W. Bush was president, “The Simpsons” premiered on TV and a new children’s hospital at the University of Mississippi Medical Center was just a dream. Fast-forward to 2021, and two towers, one named for UMMC’s first…
A $1 million planned gift from retired nurse Patricia Dyre Kimble of Friday Harbor, Washington, will benefit the School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) while honoring her in perpetuity. The gift will establish the Patricia…
The pivotal year of 1960 is recalled by Robert Khayat, chancellor emeritus of the University of Mississippi, in his new book, “60: A Year of Sports, Race & Politics.” Khayat will discuss his book as the featured speaker for the…
Legendary performer and philanthropist Dolly Parton will visit the University of Mississippi and Oxford, Mississippi, to accept the prestigious Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy (OMWC) next spring. Parton was previously scheduled to be honored locally…
Wanting a way to mark the 30th anniversary of his graduation from the University of Mississippi School of Law, Doug Wright of Tupelo, Mississippi, decided to make a gift that honors his father and grandfather — both Ole Miss Law…
Mention the University of Mississippi’s hospitality program to Scott and Joey Vasilyev and their faces visibly brighten. The Oxford, Mississippi, brothers volley names of their favorite professors as if in a match to determine who had the best experience at…