On August 20, 1987, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, commonly known as the College Board, approved a request from then Southern Miss President Aubrey K. Lucas to have the facility named the Ogletree House in honor of Powell G. Ogletree who had announced his retirement from the University effective October 31, 1987. The Ogletree House was dedicated on November 7, 1987, honoring Powell’s 34 years of service to Southern Miss as director of alumni relations.
In 2005, the Association launched the Ogletree House Campaign, a fund-raising effort to completely restore and greatly expand the facility. More than 850 alumni and friends of the University contributed more than $3.25 million and construction began in 2008. On Sept. 11, 2009, a ribbon cutting officially reopened the doors of the Ogletree House to the public.
Today, the Ogletree House is available for rent to approved Southern Miss departments, students, alumni, community groups and individuals. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to submit a facility rental request, or contact the Alumni Association at 601.266.5013 for additional information.
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