Fighting Cancer
Amanda and Payton Lockey had much to show in the way of achievements – an Eagle Scout medal, bachelor’s degree in geology and a thriving business for Payton and a licensure in physical therapy for Amanda, and two young children,…
Touched by Dementia
Though a recent anonymous million-dollar match will help bring the campaign to build a centralized clinic for the Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dementia (MIND) Center closer to a successful end, reaching the $10 million goal is possible because of the…
Giving Back
Public institutions of higher learning like the University of Mississippi often struggle with hiring and retaining esteemed faculty members who understandably choose to work for more competitive salaries offered by private schools. UM alumnus Michael Cohan hopes his $50,000 gift,…
A Gift in Kind
A unique gift to the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation (OMAF) from Roostas, an apparel company founded by University of Mississippi graduates Ashley and Trent Cox, created a win-win scenario for their business and for Rebel fans. Starting last fall, an…
Great Teachers Who Inspire
With a second gift of $1.5 million, Elaine and Rhett Atkinson of Sedona, Arizona, expanded their support of University of Mississippi faculty in the fields of biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics and astronomy. The Atkinson Family…
Multiplying Kindness
Dr. Giorgio Aru and his wife, Jan Aru, have spent the last several years sailing across oceans and exploring some of the most remote regions of the world. With each new shore they reached, the Arus found themselves reflecting more…
Constructing a Center Together
The H.F. McCarty Foundation’s recent gift to the University of Mississippi Medical Center will help give the state’s cancer patients closer access to treatment supported by leading-edge research, which could result in more time with their loved ones. The Jackson,…
Opening Eyes and Minds
Virginia Fossier Brooks has been traveling abroad almost every year for as long as she can remember, and now she is helping University of Mississippi students benefit from the life-changing experiences of travel. Brooks of Atlanta, Georgia, committed $75,000 to…
Experiential Opportunities
When Heidi and Kevin Gillen decided to support the University of Mississippi’s School of Journalism and New Media, they wanted their gift to move the needle. The Lakewood Ranch, Florida, couple’s $50,000 gift will establish the School of Journalism and…
Benefiting Babies
Few things comfort new parents more than seeing their babies—but when newborns require intensive care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, they may be hours away from their families. Bridging those miles is AngelEye, a camera that lets parents…