STORIES July 5, 2007Lauded Mississippi Teacher Honored by HusbandBarbara Arnold left the classroom after more than two decades of working with high school students in physics and chemistry, but she never left teaching. Across the years the volunteer tutor has continued to teach, helping many high school and college students gain a better grasp of physics and chemistry. Admiration for his wife’s dedication… July 3, 2007Greenwood Native Hired as Development Officer for Parents ProgramsJosh Whelan, a University of Mississippi graduate, has taken a position as a development officer in the university’s Office of Development. The Greenwood native is responsible for attracting financial support from Ole Miss parents for various campus initiatives. "We are so thrilled to have Josh as the newest member of our team," said Ted Smith,… June 28, 2007Ole Miss Alum Gives Children the Gift of PhilanthropyJane 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… June 28, 2007Mississippi Couple Establishes Ole Miss First ScholarshipTo 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… June 11, 2007Liberto Creates Lasting Tribute to Mom’s Belief in EducationMaureen 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… June 8, 2007FedEx EVP, UM Alum Pledges $500,000 to His Alma MaterOle 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… June 6, 200792 Luckyday Scholars Among UM’s Spring GraduatesLargely 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… June 1, 2007Jackson Business Leader Provides Scholarship for Baldwyn High School GradOXFORD, 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… May 30, 2007Shannon Woodward Hired as Development Officer for School of Business AdministrationOXFORD, 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… Previous Page 1 … Page 149 Page 150 Page 151 Page 152 Page 153 Page 154 Page 155 … Page 158 Next