Jane Carter Thomas of Greenwood is providing her children the opportunity to mentor some of the University of Mississippi’s most involved students. Thomas has established two Ole Miss First scholarship endowments named for her children, A. Carter Thomas and W. Preston Thomas Jr. Thomas was motivated by the uniqueness of the Ole Miss First Scholars…

To show their continued support and give back to their alma mater, Lori and Robert “Butch” White of Aberdeen have established a scholarship for deserving students at the University of Mississippi. The couple recently seeded the White Family Ole Miss First Scholarship with a $25,000 pledge. The Whites specified the scholarship be awarded to a…

Maureen Liberto remembers pursuing a demanding doctoral program while juggling a family and a career. When she thought of dropping the program, her mom gave the encouragement Liberto needed. “I remember specifically thinking that I couldn’t finish a doctorate with teenagers and everything else,” says Liberto of Oxford. “My mom said, ‘Maureen, you will be…

Ole Miss alumnus Mike Glenn knows that without private support the University of Mississippi wouldn’t be enjoying the success that it is today. That’s why Glenn, who is FedEx executive vice president of market development and CEO of FedEx Services, and his wife, Donna, have pledged $500,000 to the University of Mississippi. “Mike and Donna…

Largely due to one man’s commitment nearly three decades ago, 92 scholars from around the state were among the University of Mississippi’s more than 2,100 candidates for graduation at spring commencement. The students completed their undergraduate education as recipients of Luckyday Scholarships. UM Provost Carolyn Staton said accomplishing the task may not have been possible…

OXFORD, Miss. – For the second consecutive year, a graduate of Baldwyn High School plans to enroll this fall at the University of Mississippi on a full-tuition scholarship thanks to Jackson real estate entrepreneur Larry Johnson. Alia Hodnett, a recent BHS honors graduate, has received the Landmark Foundation Ole Miss First Scholarship. Last year, Karrye…

OXFORD, Miss. – Shannon Woodward, a native of Itawamba County, has joined the University of Mississippi’s School of Business Administration as development officer. She is responsible for securing financial support benefiting the school. "Shannon is a great addition to the university," said Debbie Vaughn, executive director of university development. "Her background in business and fundraising…

Michael Upton has joined The University of Mississippi as a development officer for the University Libraries. A Tupelo native and Ole Miss alum, Upton is responsible for securing financial support benefiting the university libraries. “Michael’s professional experience and his experience both as an undergraduate and as a graduate student here at the university have given…

A retired school teacher, Louise Godwin of Tupelo knows the importance of a good education. That, along with love for her alma mater, is why she chose to donate $25,000 to the Ole Miss First Scholars program. "I attended the University of Mississippi and I have strong feelings for the school," Godwin said. "I think…