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 […]
Alumni Profile: Maj. Justin Manley
SOM Alum Shines as Military Battlefield Surgeon Ruth Cummins, UMMC Division of Public Affairs When Maj. Justin Manley (MD 07) and his Special Operations Surgical Team save the lives of traumatically injured soldiers and civilians in the shadow of Middle East battlefields, he’s nowhere near what could pass for a traditional hospital. That’s why he […]
Alumni Association Names New Board Additions
By University Communications, Staff Report The University of Mississippi Alumni Association has named new members of its board of directors. One-third of the board is appointed each year by the association president and serves a three-year term. New members are: LaToya Green (BBA 02) of Seattle; Ravonda L. Griffin (BAccy 01, MEd 05, JD 12) […]
