Ole Miss Office of Development

08/31/2026

Maxwell Pearson of Lexington, VA; Sam Storm of Madison, MS; and Andrew Brock of Greenwood, MS; have been named the 2026 recipients of the Kelly, Kelly and Wilbanks Memorial Scholarship, which was created to carry on the legacies of the late Sam Clayton Kelly, Walker Kelly and Mason Wilbanks. These Kappa Alpha members and Ole Miss freshmen lost their lives in a 2011 car accident. Pictured with the scholars are Jamison Wilbanks (brother of Mason Wilbanks), far left, and Sam and Kim Kelly (parents of Sam Clayton), far right.

08/28/2026

Thanks to the generosity of donors and community partners, the 25th Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raised $290,315 for Children's of Mississippi. The annual event helps ensure children and families across Mississippi have access to the specialized care they need close to home.

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08/26/2026

Dr. Bob Bennett's $250,000 gift to the University of Mississippi Medical Center will help enhance the Norman C. Nelson Student Union, creating greater opportunities for students to build community, foster collaboration, and maintain balance during their professional training.

STORY: https://zurl.co/eQX9M

08/24/2026

First day of Fall 2026!

08/21/2026

An investment in students is an investment in tomorrow.

Margaret and John Barker are giving back to Ole Miss through gifts that support the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy and the School of Journalism and New Media. Their generosity will help provide scholarships, mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities that empower students to learn, lead, and succeed.

Read more: https://zurl.co/s9H1i

University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media
Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy

08/20/2026

THANK YOU!

$284.6 MILLION!

A record-breaking year of private support for Ole Miss and our third consecutive record fundraising year.

Thank you to the 28,000 donors who continue to believe in the future of Ole Miss. Hotty Toddy!

Full Story: https://bit.ly/4cOZtfq

08/19/2026

A legacy of love. A future of hope.

In memory of his wife, Jean, Ron Yarbrough has made a $1 million gift to support the Cancer Center and Research Institute at UMMC. His generosity will help bring advanced cancer care and research closer to home for Mississippi families, making a difference for generations to come.

STORY: https://zurl.co/yqnzB

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

08/17/2026

South Florida's newest Rebels are Oxford-bound! ❤️💙

Thank you to PSOA alumna Meredith Kallaher and her husband, Vince, for hosting a sendoff at American Social in Miami and helping welcome our incoming Ole Miss freshmen and their families. !

08/14/2026

For Peggy and Keith McKey, Ole Miss has been a source of lifelong friendships, professional success, and family tradition. Their recent gift to the Patterson School of Accountancy Building Fund reflects a commitment to ensuring future students have access to the same opportunities and experiences that shaped generations of their family. A wonderful example of investing in the future while honoring a lasting Ole Miss legacy.

STORY: https://zurl.co/5Is4o


Ole Miss Patterson School of Accountancy

08/12/2026

A culture of philanthropy is thriving at Ole Miss. 💙❤️

Through their leadership and dedication to RebelTHON, Chi Omega members helped raise more than $305,000 for Children’s of Mississippi, surpassing this year’s fundraising goal and helping fund critical patient care. Their commitment to serving others is making a lasting difference for children and families across the state.

STORY: https://zurl.co/Bmpz9