Photo by UM Photographer Kevin Bain

OXFORD, Miss. – Hundreds of alumni, friends faculty and staff gathered at the University of Mississippi Friday to dedicate the new $50 million law school facility to a man who is credited with shepherding the university through a renaissance of growth.
“Words cannot express the deep appreciation my family and I have to those responsible for the naming of the Law Center,” said Robert C. Khayat, esteemed Chancellor Emeritus and Board Distinguished Professor of Law. “We do understand that my service as chancellor provided extraordinary opportunities for us to work with wonderful people who are committed to assuring that the university continues to attract the best faculty, students and staff who strengthen, enrich and enhance life in our state, nation and world. We hope that it is understood that our name is representative and inclusive of all who give so much of their talent, resources and substance to our university.”

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