Generous Gift Adds More Goodness to Gravy
The nation’s leading manufacturer of cast iron cookware has committed $150,000 to the University of Mississippi-based Southern Foodways Alliance, giving the SFA an…
Leaders for Tomorrow
When University of Mississippi freshman Tan Le was in eighth grade, his father suffered a stroke that left him disabled. His mother worked long hours at a nail salon to make…
Ole Miss Women’s Council to Honor Khayat
Chancellor Emeritus Robert C. Khayat, leader of what has been called a "renaissance" at the University of Mississippi, has been chosen as the 2016 Legacy Award…
Parents Help UM Keep Students Safe
Four University of Mississippi departments are better equipped to help students stay safe on campus, thanks to the generosity of the Ole Miss Family Leadership Council. The…
Rewarding Time, Heart, Energy
Jimmy Carr never played in the band, yet each year he awards a scholarship to two members of the Ole Miss Pride of the South. “Coming out of high school in…
McRight Advocates for Veterans at UM
Lila Lee McRight, a 1946 UM graduate, Miss Ole Miss, Hall of Fame inductee and cheerleader, has been honored by her family through an endowment in her name to support military…
Risk Management Students to Benefit from New Endowment
Lance Ewing understands that being willing to take risks often results in great rewards. That’s why he’s certain his most recent risk—an investment in the…
Ford Foundation Increases Science Gift to $25 Million
The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation is expanding a $20 million gift to $25 million in support of the University of Mississippi's proposed new science building. The…
A Surprise for Suzan
Suzan B. Thames, whose name is synonymous with raising funds and nurturing Mississippi's children, was celebrated Wednesday at the Medical Center in a clandestine…
Engineering Alums Spread Wealth Through Woods Society
Fourteen years ago, Mike and Emily Williams both graduated from the University of Mississippi with bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering. Since then, they have…