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New Endowment Pays Tribute to Journalist, Brings Media Leaders to Ole Miss Campus
Gifts to a new University of Mississippi fund will honor the life of the late James L. "Buddy" Bynum, a leading journalist, and his enthusiasm for communication, learning and the university...
Friou Expands Legacy with Gift to Scholarship Endowment for Accountancy School
University of Mississippi alumnus Roger Friou might have attended a different university, except his mother, Annie Belle H. Friou of Tupelo, Miss., sought the advice of a family friend on the best...
Sisters Join to Create Ole Miss Scholarship in Mother’s Memory
Three sisters who followed the footsteps of their mother, the late Mitzie B. Lindsey of Fulton, by all graduating from the University of Mississippi have created a scholarship paying tribute to her dedication to family and to the special needs children she taught. Leah L. Thomson of Peachtree City, Ga., Lori L. White of Aberdeen…
Museum Friends Organization Provides Resources to Feature Greek, Roman Collection, Other Exhibits
The Greek and Roman antiquities collection at the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses at has gotten a boost as part of a $27,000 gift from a local auxiliary group. The Friends of the Museum is directing $12,000 toward the reinstallation of the Greek and Roman antiquities collection, which will be housed in…
Viking Provides Funds to Help UM Students in Manufacturing Benefit from Leadership Skills
A $25,000 gift by Viking Range Corporation to the Ole Miss Women's Council (OMWC) for Philanthropy will expand its leadership series to include students in the University of Mississippi's (UM) Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence (CME). In its sixth year, the OMWC Leadership Series guides students through a multicourse program led by professionals. "The…
Oliver Family Establishes Pharmacy Scholarship Endowment at Ole Miss
The original Oliver Drug Store in Whitehaven, Tenn., holds a special place in the hearts of Steve Oliver, Anita Drury and JoAnne Oliver. Established by their father…
Chancellor Dan Jones Honored for Lifetime of Service Leadership
In honor of his efforts, representatives of the university’s Class of 2013 surprised Jones this week in Jackson with an announcement of a new scholarship fund paying tribute to his leadership in encouraging service activities…
Barksdale Award Winners Named
Two University of Mississippi students have been selected to travel to Scotland this summer to pursue their dreams, thanks to the ongoing support of the Sally McDonnell Honors College. …
New Ole Miss Parents Council Makes Gift to Impact Students’ Experiences
Twenty-four families from eight states founded the Ole Miss Parents Council in 2012, and the organization's work and support has already enhanced five areas at the University of Mississippi through gifts totaling $25,000. Initiatives receiving contributions from the Parents Council were the new Ole Miss Food Pantry, $5,000 in startup funds; the military student support…