Bill Dabney

Haskins Family, Kappa Delta Sorority Create Scholarship to Memorialize Student

June 10, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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,…

Longtime Supporter Makes New Gift to Impact UM Academics, Athletics

June 4, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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…

Hearin Foundation Provides $1.044 Million to Improve Quality of Life for Mississippians

June 1, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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…

Attorney Boyce Holleman Remembered by Sons with $100,000 Gift to Law School

May 13, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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…

Retired Physician, ‘Patron of Archaeology’ Provides $100,000 Gift for Three UM Programs

May 10, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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…

Barrett Commits $100,000 to Civil War Library Endowment Honoring Retired History Professor

May 6, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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…

McRights Focus Gift on Helping Ole Miss Graduate Students in Biology, Speech Pathology

April 30, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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…

New Women’s Council Scholarship Recognizes Former First Lady of Ole Miss, Margaret Khayat

April 26, 2010
Bill Dabney

(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…

Scholarship Pays Tribute to Contributions of Women’s Council Chair Mary Sharp Rayner

April 22, 2010
Bill Dabney

(OXFORD, Miss.) – Mary Sharp Rayner and her family have made their home in Oxford for 39 years, enjoying all the events and opportunities afforded by a college community. Instead of being simply a spectator, however, Rayner has rolled up her sleeves and become deeply involved in helping strengthen the University of Mississippi in many…

Scholarship to Nurture Leaders

April 21, 2010
Bill Dabney

(OXFORD, Miss.) – Patricia Lott and her husband, former U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, visit the University of Mississippi campus for an Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy Rose Garden ceremony honoring Mrs. Lott. The recent program recognized the council scholarship created in her name by the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. Originally established in 2005, the…

Haskins Family, Kappa Delta Sorority Create Scholarship to Memorialize Student

Longtime Supporter Makes New Gift to Impact UM Academics, Athletics

Hearin Foundation Provides $1.044 Million to Improve Quality of Life for Mississippians

Attorney Boyce Holleman Remembered by Sons with $100,000 Gift to Law School

Retired Physician, ‘Patron of Archaeology’ Provides $100,000 Gift for Three UM Programs

Barrett Commits $100,000 to Civil War Library Endowment Honoring Retired History Professor

McRights Focus Gift on Helping Ole Miss Graduate Students in Biology, Speech Pathology

New Women’s Council Scholarship Recognizes Former First Lady of Ole Miss, Margaret Khayat

Scholarship Pays Tribute to Contributions of Women’s Council Chair Mary Sharp Rayner

Scholarship to Nurture Leaders

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