(OXFORD, Miss.) – As a war pilot, bank president and treasurer of the board of directors of the Phil Hardin Foundation, Archie McDonnell has demonstrated a lifelong interest in the education of Mississippians. That commitment will live on for many years to come, thanks to a multiyear gift to endow a fellowship in his name…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – From her Kappa Delta sorority sisters at the University of Mississippi and the young people she worked with at Camp Sunshine in Pike County to her own family members, the late Susan Haskins was known for her caring spirit. To carry forward that spirit, her parents, Don and Barri Haskins of Fernwood,…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – Bill F. Cossar said that since his retirement from Entergy seven years ago he “makes every event” at his alma mater. Although those events are mostly sporting in nature, Cossar recently made the 40-mile trip from his Charleston ranch to formalize a $125,000 donation to the University of Mississippi. The gift establishes…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – From improving literacy and preparing a manufacturing workforce, to enhancing the health and well-being of Mississippians and working to promote community building, $1.044 million in support from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation to the University of Mississippi is changing lives. The Jackson-based foundation provides support primarily to state universities and colleges, as…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – The late attorney Jesse Boyce Holleman of Gulfport once said that his career had been on the “courtroom floor.” Although his work as a five-term district attorney and later as a criminal defense attorney were legendary, his family remembers him for his willingness to help people in need. Sons Tim C. and…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – Retired family physician Dr. Van Robinson Burnham of Clarksdale has invested many hours passing on his love of archaeology and history to his own grandchildren, as well as ensuring that others have the resources to explore and learn from these fields. Burnham is continuing that commitment with a $100,000 gift to the…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – John W. “Don” Barrett graduated from the University of Mississippi with a great appreciation of history and the ability to write well – both of which have figured prominently into his successful legal career. Now he’s saluting a professor who influenced him with a $100,000 gift. The Lexington attorney is providing the…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – Johnny and Renee McRight remember their undergraduate and graduate school years at the University of Mississippi as some of the best of their lives. They also recognize the fellowships, grants and other opportunities they were afforded made their graduate degrees and professional careers possible. To ensure similar opportunities remain available to Ole…

(OXFORD, Miss.) – For her role in the life of the University of Mississippi, former first lady Margaret Denton Khayat is being honored with the creation of an Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholarship in her name. From 1995 through 2009, Robert C. Khayat led the university, and his wife, Margaret, served by his side, hosting…