For 1 day, 8 hours and 48 minutes, all of Rebel Nation will come together to support the people, places and programs that make the University of Mississippi so outstanding.
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The first female graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering committed a $5 million estate gift to her alma mater for Giving Day 2024, and plans call for the Department of Chemical Engineering to bear her name in honor of the legacy gift.
Barbara Kerr Beckmann of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who serves as a senior economic adviser for ExxonMobil focusing on planning and optimization, has always been a trailblazer. The career of the company’s first female engineer has spanned 63 years – longer than any other company employee.
“Engineering is about problem-solving, which is one of my major interests,” said Beckmann, a native of Arkansas. “I considered going into medicine, but after an assessment, my high school guidance counselor said I did not have the personality for it. My fascination with math and science led to my decision to study engineering.
“My Ole Miss degree is the foundation that provided for my successful career. I committed this gift because I felt Ole Miss had a huge part in where I am today, and the school does a much better job than other universities in preparing engineering students for their careers.”
UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce expressed gratitude for Beckmann’s support, which was announced on the second day of the April 9-10 online, social media-driven annual Giving Day campaign.
“Barbara Beckmann’s courage and contributions in the field of engineering are inspiring. We are proud of the pivotal role that the university played in shaping her career and life, and we are grateful that she has chosen to make this tremendous gift that will impact future generations of engineering students,” he said.
The purpose of the Barbara Kerr Beckmann Department of Chemical Engineering Endowment is to provide income to ensure that quality teaching, research and service will be available for future generations of Ole Miss students.
“I hope this gift helps the School of Engineering continue to offer extremely high-quality training in chemical engineering and provide financial assistance to the students who need it,” Beckmann said.
Viola L. Acoff, dean of UM’s School of Engineering, said she is extremely grateful for Beckmann’s support over the years, including her service on the Engineering Alumni Chapter Board and the Engineering School Advisory Board. Recently, the Barbara K. Beckman Fund for the school’s Society of Women Engineers funded 21 students to the Society of Women Engineers Conference in Los Angeles, California.
“We are honored that she has established the Barbara Kerr Beckmann Department of Chemical Engineering Endowment with a testamentary gift. Her passion and desire to do whatever she can to support engineering students and mentor young engineers is unmatched and will certainly inspire others to follow her example,” Acoff said.
“It is quite fitting that our first endowed department in the School of Engineering was established by the first woman engineering graduate at Ole Miss,” the dean said. “She is truly a living legend.”
The Barbara Kerr Beckmann Department of Chemical Engineering Endowment is open to gifts from businesses or individuals by sending a check to the University of Mississippi Foundation, with the fund’s name written in the memo line, to 406 University Ave., Oxford, MS 38655 or online here.
For information on supporting the School of Engineering, contact Greg Carter, director of development, at gjcarter@olemiss.edu or 662-915-1849. To learn more about including the university in estate plans, contact Marc Littlecott, advancement director for estate and planned giving, at marcplan@olemiss.edu or 662-915-6625.
By Tina H. Hahn/UM Development
Because you care about the future of our beloved University of Mississippi and our students and communities, you've made this the most impactful Giving Day ever. And we’re not finished yet!
If you can’t decide between your degree program, an important scholarship fund, the arts, student services or more, then you can do what many of us choose to do on Giving Day: make gifts to multiple causes! Every gift matters to the future of Ole Miss.
Let’s finish strong, Rebels! Giving Day ends in a few hours at 5:48 p.m. I'm always proud of what we accomplish for Ole Miss when we work together.
Rank | Willie Price Lab School | Donors |
---|---|---|
1 | Willie Price - Vote for Butterflies | 77 |
2 | Willie Price - Vote for Fireflies | 35 |
3 | Willie Price - Vote for Everyone! | 24 |
4 | Willie Price - Vote for Dragonflies | 14 |
Rank | Fund Designation | Donors |
---|---|---|
1 | METP Cohort 9, Class of 2025 | 53 |
2 | METP Cohort 10, Class of 2026 | 52 |
3 | METP Cohort 11, Class of 2027 | 39 |
4 | METP Cohort 7, Class of 2023 | 6 |
5 | METP Cohort 6, Class of 2022 | 4 |
6 | METP Cohort 8, Class of 2024 | 4 |
7 | METP Cohort 3, Class of 2019 | 3 |
8 | METP Cohort 1, Class of 2017 | 2 |
9 | METP Cohort 4, Class of 2020 | 1 |
10 | METP Cohort 2, Class of 2018 | 1 |
11 | METP Cohort 5, Class of 2021 | 1 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $500 | School of Education | 42 |
2 | College of Liberal Arts | 31 | |
3 | School of Journalism and New Media | 23 | |
4 | School of Business Administration | 18 | |
5 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 13 | |
6 | School of Pharmacy | 9 | |
7 | Graduate School | 9 | |
8 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 9 | |
9 | Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund | 9 | |
10 | School of Engineering | 7 | |
11 | University Career Center | 5 | |
12 | School of Applied Sciences | 4 | |
13 | Student Disability Services | 4 | |
14 | School of Law | 3 | |
15 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 3 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $500 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 38 |
2 | School of Education | 31 | |
3 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 19 | |
4 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 18 | |
5 | College of Liberal Arts | 16 | |
6 | School of Journalism and New Media | 7 | |
7 | School of Pharmacy | 6 | |
8 | School of Engineering | 5 | |
9 | School of Applied Sciences | 5 | |
10 | School of Business Administration | 5 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 3 | |
12 | The Ole Miss Fund | 3 | |
13 | Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund | 3 | |
14 | Pre-College Summer Programs | 3 | |
15 | School of Law | 3 |
Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $2,500 | University Marching Band | 63 |
2 | Psychology Department | 45 | |
3 | Institute for the Arts Fund | 22 | |
4 | College of Liberal Arts | 14 | |
5 | Classics Department | 9 | |
6 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 8 | |
7 | English Department | 8 | |
8 | Chemistry and Biochemistry Department | 4 | |
9 | Modern Language Department | 3 | |
10 | Biology Department | 3 | |
11 | Institute for the Arts Fund | 3 | |
12 | Health Professions Advising Office | 3 | |
13 | Math Department | 2 | |
14 | Physics & Astronomy Department | 2 | |
15 | Naval Science Department | 2 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $3,000 | School of Law | 96 |
2 | School of Education | 46 | |
3 | College of Liberal Arts | 34 | |
4 | School of Business Administration | 27 | |
5 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 24 | |
6 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 19 | |
7 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 16 | |
8 | School of Pharmacy | 15 | |
9 | Graduate School | 12 | |
10 | School of Journalism and New Media | 9 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 8 | |
12 | School of Engineering | 6 | |
13 | School of Applied Sciences | 6 | |
14 | GROVE Wellbeing Initiative | 5 | |
15 | Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts | 5 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,000 | School of Law | 93 |
2 | School of Education | 86 | |
3 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 41 | |
4 | School of Pharmacy | 30 | |
5 | The Ole Miss Fund | 19 | |
6 | School of Business Administration | 11 | |
7 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 11 | |
8 | College of Liberal Arts | 11 | |
9 | School of Journalism and New Media | 8 | |
10 | School of Engineering | 8 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 7 | |
12 | Lyceum Locker: School Supply Closet Support Fund | 7 | |
13 | School of Applied Sciences | 4 | |
14 | Institute for the Arts | 4 | |
15 | Graduate School | 3 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $2,000 | School of Education | 47 |
2 | College of Liberal Arts | 33 | |
3 | School of Journalism and New Media | 23 | |
4 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 20 | |
5 | School of Pharmacy | 14 | |
6 | School of Business Administration | 11 | |
7 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 11 | |
8 | The Ole Miss Fund | 10 | |
9 | School of Law | 9 | |
10 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 8 | |
11 | School of Engineering | 7 | |
12 | Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab Fund | 7 | |
13 | Center for Manufacturing Excellence | 6 | |
14 | School of Applied Sciences | 6 | |
15 | Graduate School | 5 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $2,500 | School of Law | 149 |
2 | School of Education | 135 | |
3 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 46 | |
4 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 21 | |
5 | College of Liberal Arts | 20 | |
6 | School of Business Administration | 19 | |
7 | School of Pharmacy | 13 | |
8 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 8 | |
9 | School of Engineering | 6 | |
10 | Pre-College Summer Programs | 5 | |
11 | University Counseling Center | 5 | |
12 | School of Journalism and New Media | 5 | |
13 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 4 | |
14 | William Magee Center for Wellness Education | 4 | |
15 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 3 |
Rank | Department | Donors |
---|---|---|
1 | School of Education | 669 |
2 | School of Law | 344 |
3 | College of Liberal Arts | 318 |
4 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 244 |
5 | Student Affairs | 234 |
6 | School of Business Administration | 193 |
7 | School of Pharmacy | 157 |
8 | Academic Centers & Institutes | 146 |
9 | School of Journalism and New Media | 112 |
10 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 111 |
11 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 110 |
12 | The Ole Miss Fund | 96 |
13 | School of Engineering | 78 |
14 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 63 |
15 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 54 |
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