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Alumni > Jim Livesay Service Awards > Luran Buchanan - 2011 Livesay Winner

Luran Buchanan - 2011 Livesay Winner

Luran Buchanan ('63) is a native of Prentiss, Mississippi. She graduated from Millsaps with a Bachelors of Arts in English. She served as the Special Events Coordinator for the Office of Institutional Advancement for 17 years, and was the Executive Director of the Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series. Luran taught high school English in Atlanta, Georgia, and Jackson, Mississippi, and was a freelance writer for Mississippi Educational Television. During her 25 years as a local realtor, Luran was named Jackson Realtor-Associate of the Year. An avid supporter of Millsaps, Luran has been a board member of the Arts & Lecture Series since 1973; she also served as President of the Arts & Lecture Board.

A member of Wells United Methodist Church, Luran is also a former member and officer of the Goodwill Auxiliary and the Mississippi Symphony League. She volunteers at Hospice of Central Mississippi and the Animal Rescue League.

Since retiring from Millsaps, Luran has served as a volunteer on campus committees, provided hospitality to honored guests, and served as a wonderful ambassador for Millsaps College.

Luran is married to John T. "Buddy" Buchanan ('62). Her hobbies include crossword puzzles, reading, biking, rescuing dogs, yoga, and saying yes to Millsaps.