The Wright Way
Wanting a way to mark the 30th anniversary of his graduation from the University of Mississippi School of Law, Doug Wright of Tupelo, Mississippi, decided to make a gift that honors his father and grandfather — both Ole Miss Law…
Giving Back to UM
Mention the University of Mississippi’s hospitality program to Scott and Joey Vasilyev and their faces visibly brighten. The Oxford, Mississippi, brothers volley names of their favorite professors as if in a match to determine who had the best experience at…
Setting the Stage
In the hands of a costume designer, reams of fabric can be used to transport a theater patron to another time or even another world. A $650,000 gift establishing the Nancye Starnes Theatre and Film Fund at the University of…
Building a Premier Esports Program
University of Mississippi alumnus Abb Payne of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, his wife, Jennifer, and their family are football fans who tend to spend fall weekends at university stadiums. One family member, however — the Paynes’ 10-year-old son, Ford — prefers the online gaming competitions of esports over the traditional gridiron.
Cultivating National Competitors
A former University of Mississippi faculty member’s gift to Ole Miss Golf has literally become a game changer. “After the course opened in 2019, I really saw our program take off,” said Kory Henkes, head women’s golf coach. “Since that…
Improving Student Wellness
The Triplett family is making a big dream to help others come true. The family’s $500,000 gift, from the Dr. and Mrs. R. Faser Triplett Foundation, provides the seed money needed to establish the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing…
Honoring Pharmacy Faculty
Of those who crossed paths with University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy administrators Charles Hartman and Mickey Smith, many will say what a great impact each had on their lives and careers. David Newton is one of those who is…
Grant to Champion Small-Business Development
The Mississippi Small Business Development Center at the University of Mississippi is using a federal grant to expand the center’s support of small businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas of the state. The $409,112 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant from…
Creating Opportunities in Taiwan
The University of Mississippi and Taiwan are located on opposite sides of the globe, but a recent gift from American First National Bank is bringing the two closer together. As a result of the Houston, Texas-headquartered bank’s $60,000 gift, UM…
A Father’s Gift
University of Mississippi alumnus Craig Geno Sr. hopes his gift to Ole Miss Athletics will encourage Rebel basketball players to fight hard for the fans they represent. “I want it to inspire them to realize that they’re playing for more…