Alumnus Recounts Harsh Realities of War, PTSD By Bethany Fitts “When I was in the Army… getting help for mental health wasn’t an option. I mean, it was an option. But I didn’t want to believe that something was wrong ‘upstairs,’” said Dr. Raheem Lay (BSW 01), reflecting on his early years in the Army. […]
Answer the Call: Alumni Association Launches Directory Project
Every five years, the Ole Miss Alumni Association prints an alumni directory, and the 2020 directory project has begun. Over the next several months, Publishing Concepts Inc. will be contacting Ole Miss alumni via mail, phone and e-mail to request that you update your information. We understand that you might not want to provide your […]
Alumni Profile: Oscar Pope
By Bethany Fitts Oscar Pope (BA 10) has always wanted to create meaningful content that both defines culture and connects people. “I don’t know where [that passion] comes from,” he said. “But I know I have a responsibility to create responsibly.” He first developed an interest in art during his middle school years, a time […]
Alumni Profile: Montez Carter
School of Pharmacy, Staff Report Montez Carter (PHMD 98) is the president and CEO of St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens, Ga., and chair of the Georgia Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees for the 2017-2018 term. The School of Pharmacy spoke with him about pharmacy’s role in his evolving career. School of Pharmacy: Can […]
The Inn at Ole Miss Granted Resort Status
The Inn at Ole Miss has been approved for qualified resort status by the Mississippi Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control. The state granted resort status to the 133,199 square-foot hotel and conference center located on the University of Mississippi’s Oxford campus on July 25. Ole Miss Alumni Association Executive Director Kirk Purdom said the […]
Employee Spotlight: MaryGrace Vasilyev
By Annie Rhoades MaryGrace Vasilyev (BSFCS 08) joined The Inn at Ole Miss staff in January 2017 as sales coordinator and was named sales manager in March of that year. In her position she is responsible for group and corporate sales, including function space reservations. Her focus is on new business in the Oxford area, […]
Alumni Association Names Top Alumni of 2018
July 11, 2018 The Ole Miss Alumni Association is honoring seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual awards as part of Homecoming 2018. Created in 1974, the Hall of Fame honors select alumni who have made an outstanding contribution to their country, state or the University of Mississippi through good deeds, services or contributions that […]
Meet Our New Staff Members
Brian Maxcy, Assistant Director Brian Maxcy joined the Alumni Affairs office in July 2018 as Assistant Director. He is directing alumni activities for both the School of Business Administration and Patterson School of Accountancy. In addition, Brian serves as director of the M-Club Alumni Chapter and coordinates the Ole Miss Sports Travel program. He […]
University Honors Thad Cochran with Mississippi Humanitarian Award
Former senator known as ‘The Quiet Persuader’ helped shape state as well as his alma mater By Michael Newsom During its 165th Commencement on Saturday, May 12, the University of Mississippi honored former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (BA 59, JD 65) with its Mississippi Humanitarian Award, which is presented only rarely to exceptional figures who have played […]
Employee Spotlight: Shaquita Curry
By Bethany Fitts Shaquita Curry joined the Alumni Association staff in July 2016 and was named alumni programs assistant in January. In her new position she provides administrative support in managing the day-to-day operations of the department and fills a variety of roles ranging from managing event registration to organizing alumni merchandise orders. One quality […]
