Can't Wait For Giving Day? Make Your Gift Early!
Giving Day is Coming!
Save the Date for Our 6th Annual Giving Day

Beginning April 8, the Ole Miss Family will concentrate efforts for 1 day, 8 hours and 48 minutes to build support for the people, places and programs that make our beloved University of Mississippi so outstanding. 

Every gift of any size matters! On Giving Day, gifts also go even further when you participate in a challenge or matching initiative. Just by participating in Giving Day, you can help secure additional money for your favorite area of campus. Watch your email and Ole Miss social media channels for exciting details!

Can’t wait to be a part of Ole Miss Giving Day? Make your gift early! Want to do even MORE? Sign up to be a Giving Day Influencer! Find more information here. Want to challenge your fellow Rebels to make an impact on Giving Day? Email us here!

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Purdom Match for the NEW Triplett Alumni Center Building
Kirk Purdom (BA 1993) of Oxford, the CEO of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, believes that it is important to contribute to what you love about Ole Miss on Giving Day. Kirk has committed to match every dollar given to the building fund for the new Triplett Alumni Center, up to $1,000 and invest is the future of the Ole Miss Alumni Association, and he is looking forward for the rest of the Ole Miss Alumni family (for many generations to come) being able to enjoy it when it is open.
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Dean Strum's Match for the School of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy Dean Dr. Donna Strum (BSPH 1995, MS 1997) has offered to match up to $1,000 of gifts made to the School of Pharmacy Dean's Fund. This fund allows the dean to address the most pressing needs of students and faculty. Support the School of Pharmacy and double your impact!
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Department of Psychology Chair's Match For the Thrive Together Initiative
Rebekah Smith, chair of the UM psychology department, and Reed Hunt, research psychology professor, are doubling your gift to the UM Psychology Thrive Together Initiative, up to $1,932 in honor of the department's founding year. Make your gift now, and maximize your impact!
$500
Walton Challenge for the RMI Program Support Fund
Michael Walton (BBA 2004) of Buford, Georgia, a proud member of the Risk Management and Insurance board. Michael is challenging 15 people to make a gift to the School of Business Risk Management Insurance Program Support Fund. Once 15 gifts are made, he will give $500. Unlock these funds today!
15 Donor Goal
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$10,000
Scott Challenge for the SOE Immediate Need Scholarship Fund
The School of Education Immediate Need Scholarship Fund provides academic support for students facing critical and unexpected financial hardships. Gary Scott (BAED 1974) of Roswell, Georgia, experienced a similar hardship in his final semester studying education and is passionate about helping others in similar circumstances! When 50 gifts of any size are made to this important fund, Mr. Scott will give $10,000.
50 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Norwood Challenge for the SOE Greatest Needs Fund
Leanna Range Norwood (BBA 1991, MED 1994) of Jackson, Mississippi, wants to ensure that School of Education leaders have the resources needed to address the School's most immediate needs. Leanna is challenging SOE supporters to make a gift to the School's Greatest Needs Fund. When 25 gifts are made, Leanna will give $1,000!
25 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Family Leadership Council Challenge for the GROVE Wellbeing Initiative
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting the GROVE Wellbeing Initiative, a campus-wide effort to elevate the practice of meaningful wellness services, resources, and programming across all components of wellness! When 15 gifts are made, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked to enhance these essential campus services!
15 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Holman Student Emergencies Fund
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting the Christopher C. Holman Fund for Student Emergencies. When 15 gifts are made to this important resource for students in financial crisis, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked!
15 Donor Goal
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$2,000
FNB Oxford Bank Challenge for Pre-College Summer Programs
FNB Oxford, a neighborhood bank serving north Mississippi, is committed to preparing local students to succeed in college. FNB has committed $2,000 to Pre-College Programs at Ole Miss. These programs engage and inspire K-12 students to pursue higher education and a brighter future. Once 20 gifts are made to Pre-College Programs, FNB's $2,000 gift will be unlocked!
20 Donor Goal
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$250
Sloane Reid Challenge for Student Experiences
Internships and conferences unleash new opportunities for students in journalism and marketing. Sloane Reid (BA 2020, MS 2024) of Oxford, the development officer for the School of Journalism and New Media and an IMC master's program graduate, wants to make sure students have the resources to say "yes" to these awesome opportunities. She has pledged to give $250 to the SOJNM Student Experience Fund once 10 gifts are made to the fund.
10 Donor Goal
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$1,000
MBA Board President Challenge
Bret Babcock (MBA 2013) of Nashville, Tennessee, currently serves as the MBA Advisory Board president and proudly supports our MBA candidates. On Giving Day, he'd like to challenge you to join him! He will give $1,000 to the MBA Fund once 20 gifts are made to the MBA program.
20 Donor Goal
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$600
Arrington Challenge for the Center for the Study of Southern Culture
Linda Arrington (BA 1996) of Oxford, wants to honor Southern Studies emeritus faculty: the late Ann Abadie, Charles Reagan Wilson and Ted Ownby with her gift to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. When 15 gifts are made to the Center, she will give $600. Make a gift and unlock these funds today!
15 Donor Goal
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$500
The Davis Family Challenge for the Youth Music Theatre Workshop
Nikki (BA 2004, MA 2007), Stuart (JD 2009) and Lucy Davis (Class of 2038) of Oxford believe in the value of performing arts education at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. When 10 people make a gift to the Mary Lewis Poole Youth Music Theatre Workshop Scholarship Fund, they will invest $500.
10 Donor Goal
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$10,000
Let's Book It! Help Provide Textbooks for Ole Miss Opportunity Students
The Let's Book It Fund provides Ole Miss Opportunity scholars with up to $500 to purchase textbooks and necessary school supplies. An anonymous donor has stepped up to support this first-of-its-kind fund. For every 15 donors who make a gift of any size to the Let's Book It Fund, they will give $10,000, up to $100,000! We need the entire Ole Miss Family to join us today and help us support this incredible fund. Make your gift now!
15 Donor Goal
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$250
Dean Kluck's Challenge for the Ronald McNair Program Fund
Graduate School Dean Annette Kluck wants you to support the Ronald McNair Scholars program at UM. Her $250 gift to the program will be unlocked after 15 people make a gift to the fund. The national scholarship program named for Challenger astronaut Ronald McNair readies students to pursue graduate education through summer research experiences at UM. Your additional support helps these students achieve greatness!
15 Gift Goal
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$250
Dean Kluck's Challenge for the LSMAMP IMAGE Fund
Graduate School Dean Annette Kluck wants you to support the LSMAMP IMAGE Fund. Her $250 gift to the program will be unlocked after 15 people make a gift. The Louis Stokes Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation (LSMAMP) Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education (IMAGE) fund supports undergraduate students from underrepresented populations in STEM fields who pursue excellence at The University of Mississippi.
15 Gift Goal
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$100
Viner Challenge for the Holman Hall Student Space Renovation Fund
Brigitte and Stanley Viner (BBA 1979) of Birmingham, Alabama, want business students to feel welcome and comfortable when they are in Holman Hall. When five people to make a gift to the Holman Hall Student Space Renovation Fund, the Viners will make a gift of $100. Help business students collaborate, study and gather by making a gift today!
5 Donor Goal
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$8,000
Rosen Challenge for CSSC Graduate Students
Marc Rosen of Atlanta, Georgia, an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has pledged to give $8,000 to his Graduate Student Support Fund once the CSSC receives 25 gifts. Southern Studies graduate students are core to the success of the Center. Support them with your gift today!
25 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Langmesser Challenge for Liberal Arts Study Abroad Courses
Traute and Jim Langmesser (BA 1969) of Woodbridge, Virginia, have pledged to give $2,000 when 10 people make a gift of any size to support College of Liberal Arts students who wish to study abroad. Your gift gets us one step closer to unlocking this challenge!
10 Donor Goal
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$5,000
UM Psychology Thrive Together Challenge
The Ole Miss Department of Psychology's facilities in a newly renovated wing at the South Oxford Center will provide even more space for therapy and assessment clients, telehealth services, and faculty labs that focus on community research. This important project will help Ole Miss psychology students become better professionals but will also expand the University's ability to positively impact the community. An anonymous donor from Jackson, Mississippi, has pledged to give $5,000 for every five gifts that are made to this project, up to $25,000! Please help us unlock these critical resources and make a gift today!
$5 Goal
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$5,000
Challenge for BFA in Creative Writing Scholarships and Awards
Ole Miss has one of the finest Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing programs in the nation, fueled by a rich literary tradition and taught by professors who are award-winning and bestselling writers. An anonymous donor wants more students to have access to this amazing program and has pledged $5,000 to support scholarships for undergraduate creative writing students. Once 15 gifts are made to support these scholarships, this generous gift will be unlocked!
15 Gift Goal
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Leaderboard
College of Liberal Arts Leaderboard Challenge
The department within the College of Liberal Arts that attracts the most gifts during Giving Day 2025 will earn an additional $5,000 in funds from the College.
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Sign the Turret of Ventress Hall
Three Liberal Arts students will have the chance to join more than 100 years of UM students and sign the turret inside Ventress Hall as a special Giving Day treat! Three students who make a gift of any size to the College of Liberal Arts on April 8 will be chosen at random to sign the wall on April 8 at 1:00pm. Don't miss your chance to make history – make a gift to the College of Liberal Arts today!
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Banahan Match for Graduate Students in Pharmacy Administration
Director Emeritus of the Center for Pharmacy Marketing and Management Dr. Ben Banahan (MS 1977, PHD 1980) knows firsthand the importance of funding research for graduate students and faculty. That's why he is matching the first $2,500 given to support the Mickey and Mary Smith Pharmacy Administration Endowment! Take advantage and double your impact! Make your gift now!
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Madison Charitable Foundation Match for the Let's Book It Fund!
The Let's Book It! Fund is a new resource for Ole Miss Opportunity scholars that provides funds for textbooks and school supplies. The Madison Charitable Foundation is proud to support Ole Miss Opportunity students and wants to maximize your giving to this incredible initiative. During Giving Day 2025, all gifts to Let's Book It! will be matched 2:1 by the Madison Charitable Foundation, up to $50,000! Triple your impact and give NOW!
$1,000
Trotter Challenge in honor of Bouncer Robertson
Beverly and Ike Trotter (BA 1974) of Greenville, Mississippi, are challenging you to join them in supporting School of Business Administration Faculty and honor the impact of Jack "Bouncer" Robertson (BBA 1953). When 10 people make a gift of any size to the Robertson Chair of Insurance Endowment, they have graciously agreed to give $1,000!
10 Donor Goal
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$250
Best Challenge for the Bridge Program
Camp Best (MURP 1976, MA, 2009, MEd 2012) of Oxford, is a mentor and volunteer with the Bridge Program, which provides social and academic support to Ole Miss students with autism. Camp is passionate about making the transition to higher education smooth for these students, and hopes you will join him! When 25 people make a gift of any size to the Bridge program, Camp will give $250.
25 Donor Goal
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$500
The D'Angelo Challenge for the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
Brandi and David D'Angelo of Mandeville, Louisiana, are parents of a student in the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program and believe in the powerful impact METP is having on schools and classrooms in Mississippi. In combination with other parent supporters, they want to encourage others to give to METP so that it remains an lasting resource. When 10 people make a gift of any size to the METP fund, the D'Angelos will make a gift of $500.
10 Donor Goal
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$2,000
Niemeyer Challenge for the Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund
Dr. Ryan Niemeyer (PHD 2008) of Oxford, a professor in the School of Education and Assistant Provost for Regional Campuses, has challenged you to support the Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund. The scholarship honors Dr. Murchison's distinguished service to the University of and helps students pursuing an education at Ole Miss. Ryan has pledged a gift of $2,000 once 10 gifts are made to the scholarship fund. Please make a gift and unlock these funds for students!
10 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Magee Center
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education! When 15 people make a gift to this important resource for students, the Family Leadership Council will provide an additional $1,000!
15 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Lyceum Locker
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting Lyceum Locker, the school supply closet for students in need! When 15 gifts are made to this important resource for students, the Family Leadership Council will provide an additional $1,000!
15 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Confidential Advocacy, Support and Education Fund
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting the Confidential Advocacy, Support and Education Fund, which allows university leadership to provide critical resources and support for students in sensitive or vulnerable positions. When 15 gifts are made, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked to enhance these essential campus services!
15 Donor Goal
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$5,000
The Adams Challenge for the IMC Marketing Agency Fund
Michael McCollum Adams (BAJ 2011) of Austin, Texas, is excited to help students work with real-world professionals and diverse businesses through the newly launched student-led marketing agency, Magnolia Blues Media. IMC students work with companies to gain real world experience, working day to day with clients and building a strong portfolio. When 10 gifts are made to help fund the marketing agency, Michael will make a $5,000 gift. Gifts of all sizes help us unlock these funds. Give today!
10 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Board President Challenge
Benton Turnage (BBA 2008) of New Orleans serves as president of the advisory board for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, one of the most dynamic academic centers at Ole Miss. When 20 people join him by making a gift to the CIE, he will give $1,000!
20 Donor Goal
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$600
Arrington Challenge for the Friends of the Library
Linda Arrington (BA 1996) of Oxford, wants to honor her beloved parents, Drs. Buddy and Terry Arrington with her gift to the Friends of the Library. When 10 gifts are made to the Friends of the Library, she will give $600. Help us unlock these funds today!
10 Donor Goal
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$15,000
Madison Charitable Foundation Challenge for the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
The Madison Charitable Foundation is challenging 40 people to make a gift to support the extraordinary Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. In return, the Madison Charitable Foundation will make a gift of $15,000! Make your gift now to help us unlock these critical resources!
40 Donor Goal
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$1,500
Advancing STEM Challenge
The Scholarship for Advancements in STEM awards students pursuing doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering and math who have demonstrated support for women in the field. Dr. Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, is challenging 15 people to support this important fund on Giving Day. When 15 people make a gift, Dean Kluck will contribute $1,500 to Advancements in STEM! Your support of this fund goes even further today!
15 Donor Goal
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$250
Cole Eftink Fellowship Challenge
The Cole Eftink Fellows Program supports doctoral students with a demonstrated commitment to advancing education for individuals underrepresented in the professoriate. Dr. Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, is challenging 15 people to join her in supporting this fund. In response, she will contribute $250! Gifts of all sizes help to unlock these funds and contribute to an increased sense of belonging across our campus.
15 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Alexander Family Challenge for the Rebel Venture Student Fund
Emily and Owens Alexander (BBA 1971) of Oxford believe in the long term economic impact of the Rebel Student Venture Fund, which awards start-up funds to student entrepreneurs every spring and fall. They will give $1,000 to increase the impact of this vital fund when 15 people join them by making a gift of any size. Help launch entrepreneurs and unlock critical funds by making your gift NOW!
15 Donor Goal
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$5,000
Kappa Alpha Challenge in Honor of Col. Bobby Towery
The members of Kappa Alpha Order are celebrating the memory of alumnus Col. Bobby Towery today. When 38 people make a gift to the Bobby Towery Final Mile Scholarship, which benefits Army ROTC cadets, Kappa Alpha will give $5,000 to the scholarship fund! Honor a hero and join this challenge now!
38 Donor Goal
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$5,000
The Spradling Steinway Challenge for the Department of Music
Risa and Sumner Spradling (BM 1975) of Browns Summit, North Carolina, have agreed to give $5,000 to support the purchase of a Steinway Spirio for the Department of Music. Their gift will be unlocked when 20 gifts have been made to the College of Liberal Arts Department of Music Steinway fund. Your gift gets us one step closer!
20 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Wilson Challenge for the Mock Trial Association
Virginia Wilson (BA 1979) of Memphis, Tennessee, has been a consistent supporter of the Ole Miss Mock Trial Association and undergraduate competition team and hopes others will be inspired to do the same. When 15 people make a gift to the Mock Trial Association, she has graciously agreed to make a gift of $5,000!
15 Donor Goal
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$5,000
Scruggs Pay it Forward CLA Scholarship Challenge
Dr. Pick Scruggs (BA 1966) and Jody Scruggs (BA 1966) of Oxford were inspired to give to the College of Liberal Arts Scholarship Fund due to Dr. Scruggs' own experiences with financial hardship as a student. The CLA Scholarship Fund is used as an emergency fund for students in financial need. The Scruggs family will give $5,000 to the fund once 15 gifts are made. Let's pay it forward to the next generation of Ole Miss students!
15 Donor Goal
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Realtree Early Bird Special!
The academic unit or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 8 will earn an additional $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Bill ( BBA 1973) and Shannon Jordan, and their son Tyler Jordan (BS 2016), founders of Realtree in Columbus, Georgia. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
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Marshall Ramsey's Challenge for the School of Journalism and New Media
Mississippi's favorite editorial cartoonist is stepping up to support the School of Journalism and New Media on Giving Day! When you give $100 or more to any School of Journalism and New Media fund, we will send you a limited edition, signed Marshall Ramsey print. You don't want to miss this, so make your gift today!
Participating Groups
College of Liberal Arts Access, Opportunity, and Community Engagement Enrollment Management Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts Graduate School Ole Miss Alumni Association Ole Miss First Outreach & Continuing Education Patterson School of Accountancy Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College School of Applied Sciences School of Business Administration School of Education School of Engineering School of Journalism and New Media School of Law School of Pharmacy Student Affairs The Ole Miss Fund The Ole Miss Women's Council University Libraries University Museum and Historic Houses
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