Development News

“A library is the absolute heart of a university.” That favored sentiment was often delivered by Charles E. Noyes, whose passion for teaching changed the lives of countless University of Mississippi students and whose passion for learning will impact generations to come. A $128,000 gift–

Two Oxford residents who have contributed to the life of the University of Mississippi for more than four decades are recognizing a leader for his contributions: former Chancellor Robert Khayat. Max and Nila Williams have joined the Chancellor’s Trust with a $25,000 gift to honor Khayat, who–

Before 2007, the largest scholarship a theatre major at UM could receive was $100. Simply put, there were no substantial endowments for theatre scholarships. Now, thanks to alumni, faculty and staff members who love UM theatre, there are two–

Winthrop Jordan, a Bancroft Prize and National Book Award-winning historian who wrote several influential works on American slavery and race relations, died in early 2007. His legacy, however, lives on–

UM political science alumni and friends have honored Goberdhan Bhagat, who taught in that department for 30 years before retiring in 1994, with a scholarship endowment in his name. Bhagat (affectionately known as GB) joined the faculty after serving as a diplomat for the Indian government in the–

To help mark 30 years of examining, reflecting upon and celebrating Southern culture, Michelle Hyver Oakes has pledged $30,000 to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. “It’s important to financially support the organizations we believe in, and I believe in the center,” said Oakes, a New–

Two University of Mississippi supporters are so impressed with the positive direction that Chancellor Robert Khayat is taking the university that they have decided to help. Mike and Mary “Bickie” McDonnell of Memphis, Tenn., have pledged $500,000 to create the Mike and Mary McDonnell–