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Ole Miss Giving Day 2026
A Message from Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce
2 hours ago

"Your efforts are making Giving Day 2026 a huge success. Giving Day is special to me, because it shows the awesome power of our Ole Miss Family when we work as one. Thank you for your effort, your support and your dedication today and every day. Hotty Toddy!"

A Collective Effort: KPMG Matches Employees’ Gifts Supporting New Accountancy Building
3 hours ago

University of Mississippi alumni who are now partners and employees of Big Four accounting firm KPMG have made a collective gift of $125,000 on Giving Day to support construction of the new Patterson School of Accountancy building at Ole Miss.

The graduates’ contribution will be matched by KPMG, doubling the impact to $250,000. In recognition of the gift, the Patterson School will name a student lounge in the new building for the company.

“We have a great relationship with the School of Accountancy,” said KPMG partner Brian Roberson of Georgetown, South Carolina.

“Our relationship with students is very near and dear to us, and many have gone on to become successful partners and employees of the firm,” said Roberson, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from Ole Miss in 1992 and 1993, respectively. “Those employees and partners now want to give back to future generations of students.”

KPMG partner and UM alumnus Mitchell Thweatt of New York, New York, said he is excited about the benefits the new building will bring and proud to see the company’s name on one of its student lounges.

“The new building will be a tremendous asset for students, providing a central place to gather with fellow students, professors and potential employers,” said Thweatt, who earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy in 2001 and a juris doctor in 2005. “The student lounge will be central to many of these interactions. We believe this environment will help create more well-rounded and better-educated students.”

Gifts to the Patterson School of Accountancy Building Fund support construction of a four-story, 110,000-square-foot facility that will house the school. The building will overlook the Grove from the corner of University Avenue and Grove Loop and will include study spaces; administrative and faculty office suites; outdoor areas such as balconies and terraces; and new tiered auditoriums and advanced classrooms.

KPMG’s financial support enables the Patterson School to build on its legacy of achievement, said Accountancy Dean Mark Wilder.

“We are grateful for this tremendous investment by our Ole Miss accountancy alumni with KPMG,” Wilder said. “We have enjoyed a wonderful partnership with KPMG for many years, and we greatly appreciate their commitment to providing resources for our new building. Their support will strengthen the Patterson School and help ensure our students receive the best accounting education possible. 

“I am personally honored to hold the KPMG Endowed Chair of Accountancy in the Patterson School.”

The Patterson School of Accountancy offers a bachelor’s degree, four master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in accountancy. The master’s programs include the traditional Master of Accountancy and Master of Taxation, as well as degrees in data analytics: the Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics and the Master of Taxation and Data Analytics. The school has been ranked among the top 10 accounting programs in the nation every year since 2011.

“It is rewarding to see Ole Miss alumni like Brian and Mitchell give back to their alma mater so students can continue to experience the high-quality accountancy education the Patterson School provides,” said Jason McCormick, executive director of development. “This collective effort reflects the value these graduates place on their University of Mississippi education and the role it played in their success.”

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Participating Groups
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts College of Liberal Arts The Ole Miss Fund Academic Centers & Institutes Enrollment Management 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 Women's Council University Libraries University Museum and Historic Houses
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Top Department by Donors!
See which department has earned the most donors on Giving Day 2026.
Rank Department Donors
1 School of Applied Sciences 292
2 School of Education 284
3 University Libraries 183
4 School of Business Administration 169
5 Student Affairs 166
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Cohort Competition for the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
Current and alumni Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program cohorts are competing during Giving Day to see who can bring in the most donors. Select the cohort you'd like to see win when making your gift! METP attracts the best and brightest students with an honors college-style scholarship program that benefits both the SOE student and the Mississippi schools where they work after graduation. All gifts support the METP Endowment Fund.
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 METP Cohort 10, Class of 2026 9
2 METP Cohort 11, Class of 2027 5
3 METP Cohort 12, Class of 2028 2
4 METP Cohort 6, Class of 2022 1
5 METP Cohort 8, Class of 2024 1
Korah Pounds Omega Defense Scholarship Challenge Complete
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Korah Pounds Omega Defense Scholarship Challenge
Korah Pounds (BA 2004) of Waxahachie, Texas, knows the importance of financial assistance for students. The Korah Pounds Omega Defense Scholarship supports students seeking a degree in criminal justice. He's matching all gifts to this scholarship fund, dollar for dollar, up to $250. Act now to double the impact of your gift!
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Whittington Challenge for Chemistry Lab Updates
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Whittington Challenge for Chemistry Lab Updates
Dr. Lynn Whittington (BS 1977, MD 1980) and Mitzi Whittington (BA 1977, MSP 1978) of Montgomery, Alabama, want you to support the next generation of scientists by helping the Department of Chemistry update and expand undergraduate laboratory instrumentation. Give today to enhance hands-on training opportunities and ensure students have access to the modern tools and technology essential for success in today’s scientific fields. The Whittingtons are matching every dollar given to the Department of Chemistry's laboratory fund, up to $1,000, doubling the impact of your gift!
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Let's Book It Match Complete
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Let's Book It Match
A class of 2024 graduate who wishes to remain anonymous is stepping up to support the Let's Book It Fund. This fund provides Ole Miss Opportunity scholars with up to $500 to purchase textbooks and necessary school supplies. The young donor hopes to encourage other new graduates to get into the Giving Day spirit. She will match the first $3,500 to Let's Book It. Make your gift now!
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Helen Overstreet Match for the Patterson School of Accountancy Complete
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Helen Overstreet Match for the Patterson School of Accountancy
Helen Graeber Overstreet (BBA 1981) of Oxford is a longtime supporter of many different causes at Ole Miss, including the top-ranked Patterson School of Accountancy. On Giving Day, she's matching each gift to the PSOA dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Don't miss this opportunity to double the impact of your gift!
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Dean Strum's Match for the School of Pharmacy Complete
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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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Van Brocklin Match for the Triplett Alumni Center Building Fund Complete
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Van Brocklin Match for the Triplett Alumni Center Building Fund
Semmes Reilly Van Brocklin (BAED 1978) of Oxford is a new member of the Alumni Executive Committee and is excited about what the Triplett Alumni Building project means for the future of Ole Miss. She has committed to match every dollar given to the new building fund, up to $1,000. Give now to double the impact of your gift!
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Graduate Faculty Match for Student Travel
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Graduate Faculty Match for Student Travel
Graduate School faculty members want to support graduate students who are traveling to present their research at conferences. Together, they have pledged to match every dollar given to the Graduate Student Research Travel Fund, up to $6,000! Traveling to conferences is an essential part of the graduate student experience and can be prohibitively expensive without support. Help us support our top students and make a gift today!
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Match for the Museum Director's Fund Complete
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Match for the Museum Director's Fund
Your gift can have twice the impact! An anonymous donor has pledged to match the first $1,000 given to the Museum Director’s Fund. Make your gift now to unlock these matching funds!
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Challenge for Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Travel Fund Complete
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Challenge for Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Travel Fund
An anonymous donor who is an alumna of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program wants to help provide travel expenses for students currently enrolled in the CSD program in the School of Applied Sciences. Students must travel to conferences to receive awards and often must pay for their own expenses. We want everyone who is doing great work at the University to be recognized and be able to network with their peers. Please join this generous alumna and give to support students. When 20 people make a gift to this fund, $7,500 will be unlocked!
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Challenge for Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
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Challenge for Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Support Criminal Justice & Legal Studies students as they prepare for careers that strengthen communities and advance justice. Giving Day gifts help provide student support and professional development opportunities. Dr. Kimberly Kaiser is challenging the community to come together for our students. For every 10 gifts, she will contribute $500, up to $2,000. Join the challenge and help unlock the full impact of Dr. Kaiser's gift for CJLS!
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Public Health Advisory Board Challenge Complete
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Public Health Advisory Board Challenge
The Public Health Advisory Board in the School of Applied Sciences wants your support on Giving Day! Through research and education, the Department of Public Health creates the leaders of tomorrow in epidemiology, community health and health policy. Board members will give $500 when 25 gifts are made to the department. Please give today!
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Challenge for the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management Complete
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Challenge for the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Strong Travel Services, certified luxury travel consultants in Dallas, Texas, supports Ole Miss Nutrition and Hospitality Management students. They are challenging 20 donors to make a gift of any size to provide ongoing support for our students and the facilities where they learn. Once 20 donors give to the Strong Travel Services Endowment for Nutrition and Hospitality Management, $2,500 in support will be unlocked to further enhance their experiences. Every gift helps grow the impact.
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Turnage Challenge for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Turnage Challenge for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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 25 people join him by making a gift to the CIE, he will give $2,500 to the CIE Family Business Iniative Fund. Make a gift and unlock this generosity now!
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Dean's Challenge: Around the World with Ole Miss Business
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Dean's Challenge: Around the World with Ole Miss Business
Dr. Paul Johnson, the interim Dean of the School of Business Administration, and Amy Johnson believe a business education without global experience is incomplete. They are proud to support Ole Miss Business Abroad, which gives students the chance to learn, grow, and compete on a world stage. The Johnsons are giving $1,000 to the UM Business Study Abroad Fund and they're asking 20 other donors to join them. Every dollar ensures that an Ole Miss business student never misses this opportunity because of financial circumstances. Business is global, so help us ensure that our graduates are ready for it. Give today!
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Family Leadership Council Challenge for the GROVE Wellbeing Initiative
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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!
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Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Hotty Toddy Tech Pass
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Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Hotty Toddy Tech Pass
Family Leadership Council is challenging you to support the Hotty Toddy Tech Pass (HTTP), a laptop loan program to address technology access gaps that impact student academic success. This initiative allows students to borrow a laptop at no cost for an entire semester, including summer terms, ensuring they have the tools needed to fully engage in coursework, research and virtual learning. When 15 gifts are made, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked to expand technology access for students!
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Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Career Closet
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting Career Closet, a campus resource that helps provide students with professional work wear for interviews and internships. When 15 gifts are made, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked to enhance this essential campus service!
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Lawhead Religion and Philosophy Challenge
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Lawhead Religion and Philosophy Challenge
Dr. Bill Lawhead, an emeritus professor of philosophy, and the late Dr. Pam Lawhead, a beloved computer science professor who started her academic career as a philosophy major, established the Lawhead-Blass Philosophy and Religion Fund to support the department and its students for years to come. On Giving Day, Dr. Lawhead is asking you to join them by making a gift to the department. When 10 people make a gift, Dr. Lawhead's gift of $500 will be added to the Giving Day total.
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Rosen Challenge for Southern Studies Graduate Students
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Rosen Challenge for Southern Studies Graduate Students
Marc Rosen of Atlanta, an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has pledged to give $8,400 to his Graduate Student Support Fund once the fund receives 25 gifts. Southern Studies graduate students are core to the success of the Center. Support them with your gift today!
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Brunt Challenge for History Graduate Student Support
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Brunt Challenge for History Graduate Student Support
Dr. Michael Brunt (BA 1976) and Dr. Elizabeth Brunt of St. Louis, Missouri, support the important work done by the Ole Miss history department professors and students. The Brunts know that history graduate students need financial support to conduct research, travel to conferences and pursue their education. They are giving $5,000 to support history graduate students and are challenging 15 others to join them by making a gift today!
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Vitello Challenge for Student Disability Services
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Vitello Challenge for Student Disability Services
Sally Vitello of Burlingame, California, has dedicated her time and resources to serving individuals living with disabilities. During her time as a graduate student at Ole Miss, she was impressed with the work done by our Ole Miss Student Disability Services office. She has decided to support their work with a $3,500 gift and challenges others to join her! When 30 gifts are made to Student Disability Services, Sally's $3,500 gift will be unlocked.
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Craig Challenge for the READY Program
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Craig Challenge for the READY Program
Virginia McIntyre Craig (BA 2007) and Camp Craig (BSCHE 2007) are challenging you to support the READY program on Giving Day! READY is a residential program at the University of Mississippi that provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a meaningful and inclusive higher education experience. The Craigs are giving $2,500 to support READY when 20 people join them by making a gift of any size. Give now to unlock these funds and support READY!
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Dean Slabach's Challenge to Support Law Student Organizations
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Dean Slabach's Challenge to Support Law Student Organizations
Law School Dean Fred Slabach (JD 1982) invites you join him in supporting law student organizations. More than 30 student organizations at the School of Law help students specialize, network, learn and serve the community. When 10 gifts are made to the School of Law supporting student organizations, Dean Slabach's $1,000 gift will be unlocked. Make a gift and join him today!
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SMBHC Parents Challenge
An anonymous donor who graduated from the Honors Program just before the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College launched is now the parent of one SMBHC student with another beginning this fall. She and her husband are are affirming their commitment to the future of the Honors College with a $2,500 gift. They want to encourage parents to give in honor of their students and the incredible experiences provided to them through the SMBHC. When 25 people give to the honors college, their gift will be unlocked!
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Rhodes Challenge for the New Accountancy Building
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Rhodes Challenge for the New Accountancy Building
Accountancy Professor Billy Rhodes (MBA 1976, JD 1982) has spent 50 years dedicated to the future of the Patterson School of Accountancy. Now, when we are so close to the fundraising goal to build the new home for the School, he wants to encourage everyone to give to carry the project to the finish line! He's giving $500 and urging everyone who cares about the PSOA to join him.
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Martineau Challenge for the SOE Student Teaching Fund
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Martineau Challenge for the SOE Student Teaching Fund
David (BSGE 1992) and Ali Martineau of Austin, Texas, are passionate about supporting Ole Miss student teachers. To help cover the cost of travel to and from student teaching placements, the Martineaus have pledged to give $5,000 when 15 gifts are made to the School of Education Student Teaching Fund. Gifts of all sizes help unlock these critical funds. Make your gift NOW!
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Mississippi Teacher Corps Challenge
$500
Mississippi Teacher Corps Challenge
An anonymous donor who is a Mississippi Teacher Corps alumna is challenging you to support this vital teaching program. The Mississippi Teacher Corps recruits college graduates to teach in critical-need areas of Mississippi while they earn their master's degrees from the University of Mississippi. Help Mississippi's children and support higher education by making a gift today! Once 10 gifts are made, our anonymous donor will give $500.
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Hosemann Family Challenge for Autism Education
The Hosemann Family Autism Foundation, established by Lynn and the Hon. Delbert Hosemann (JD 1972) and their family, is committed to improving access to quality education for Mississippi children with autism and other learning differences. Today, they are challenging 20 members of the Ole Miss Family to join them in supporting students in the School of Education's Applied Behavior Analysis program. When 20 people make a gift to this transformational fund, they have graciously agreed to invest another $5,000 into the ABA program! Give today!
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Dr. Repka's Challenge for the Pii Center Complete
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Dr. Repka's Challenge for the Pii Center
Dr. Michael Repka, distinguished professor of Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery, would like to encourage Pharmacy alumni and friends to give to the Pii Center, which conducts interdisciplinary drug and polymer research that provides end-stage pharmaceutical products directed at therapeutic conditions, vaccines, antidotes and wound care. He has pledged to give $5,000 to the Pii Center once 15 gifts are made to this important research group that puts Ole Miss at the cutting-edge of drug delivery systems. Support pharmaceutical graduate student education and job preparation by making a gift to this initiative today!
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Arrington Challenge for the Friends of the Library Complete
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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 15 gifts are made to the Friends of the Library, she will give $400. Help us unlock these funds today!
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Cindy and Neal Rich Challenge for the Jesse B. Woods Society
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Cindy and Neal Rich Challenge for the Jesse B. Woods Society
Cindy and Neal Rich of Madison, Mississippi, have a lifetime commitment to Ole Miss Engineering. Not only did they meet for the first time in an electrical engineering class taught by Cindy's dad, beloved professor Damon Wall, Neal (BSEE 1981) is a guest lecturer for that same class this semester on campus. Neal and Cindy (BSCVE 1980) have given $2,500 to the Woods Society to support student organizations within the School of Engineering. They hope their gift will support students and encourage their networks to get involved and give. When 25 gifts are made to the Woods Society, their $2,500 gift will be added to the total!
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Calhoun Challenge for the Triplett Alumni Center Building Fund
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Calhoun Challenge for the Triplett Alumni Center Building Fund
Jennifer Sayman Calhoun (BBA 1996) of Tupelo, Mississippi, a former member of the Ole Miss women's golf team, is making a generous gift to help fund the new Triplett Alumni Center building. Jennifer's gift will go towards a display honoring the women's golf program on the M-Club floor. The new building is for all visitors, not just alumni, and will offer a warm, inviting and impressive first stop on campus. Help finish the mission to build the new Triplett Alumni Center. When 25 people give to the building fund, Jennifer's $5,000 gift will be unlocked. Give now!
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Bunten Challenge for Real Estate Excellence
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Bunten Challenge for Real Estate Excellence
John Bunten (BBA 1980) of Dallas, Texas, president of the Real Estate board, is challenging you to make a gift to the Real Estate Excellence Fund. When 15 gifts are made to the fund, he will give $1,500. Unlock this generous gift now!
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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.
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Richard Raspet Memorial Scholarship Challenge Complete
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Richard Raspet Memorial Scholarship Challenge
Wendy Garrison (PhD 1997) of Oxford, a former faculty member of the Biology Department, is honoring her late husband, Professor of Physics Richard Raspet (MS 1973, PhD 1975), by supporting a scholarship endowment established in his name. When 10 gifts are made to the Richard Raspet Memorial Scholarship Endowment, her $5,000 gift is unlocked!
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Missy and Chris Callero Challenge for the Mississippi Media Lab
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Missy and Chris Callero Challenge for the Mississippi Media Lab
Missy (BA 1993) and Chris Callero of Corona del Mar, California, want you to support the Mississippi Media Lab! As an Aberdeen, Mississippi native, UM journalism graduate and former Daily Mississippian writer, Missy is passionate about the power of journalism in the state. She is excited to see Marshall Ramsey and the Mississippi Media Lab help bridge the gaps of news deserts in Mississippi and promote civic engagement through journalism. Join the Calleros in supporting this important mission. For every 10 gifts that are made to the Mississippi Media Lab, the Calleros will give $10,000, up to $50,000!
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"Ace at the Beach" Challenge for the Magnolia Blues IMC Marketing Agency
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"Ace at the Beach" Challenge for the Magnolia Blues IMC Marketing Agency
Alden Easter-Lopez (BS 2019) of Seaside, Florida, wants to give back to her alma mater by supporting the Magnolia Blues Agency, the Integrated Marketing Communications marketing agency at the School of Journalism and New Media. Alden is better known as "Ace at the Beach," a successful social media influencer who also runs a social media marketing agency, JAW Creative. Alden is asking you to join her in making a gift to support marketing, creativity and entrepreneurship. Make a gift to the Magnolia Blues Agency and join the effort!
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Dethrow Challenge for Sports Journalism and New Media
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Dethrow Challenge for Sports Journalism and New Media
Sam Dethrow (BS 2019) of Dallas, Texas, has made his career in real estate private equity. But when he was an IMC student at Ole Miss, he was an account executive for the Daily Mississippian, selling ad space to local businesses. Sam and his wife, Payton, have pledged to support the School of Journalism and New Media's Sports Connect conference that connects students to sports journalism and marketing alumni, helping students, network, learn and grow. When 20 people give to support sports journalism and new media, Sam and Payton's gift will be unlocked.
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Fashion! Dolan Challenge for IMC Fashion Promotion Complete
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Fashion! Dolan Challenge for IMC Fashion Promotion
Dr. Mark Dolan, associate professor of journalism and new media, serves as an advisor to the UM Fashion Panel, and he is excited to see opportunities grow for students studying Integrated Marketing Communications Fashion Promotion. He is challenging others to join him in supporting the expansion of opportunities for fashion marketing students. He's giving $500 to the program and is asking 10 more people to make a gift now! Thanks, Dr. Dolan, for making your gift go further!
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Let's Book It Challenge: Provide Textbooks for Ole Miss Opportunity Students
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Let's Book It Challenge: 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 5 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 support this incredible fund. Make your gift now!
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Dean Kluck's Challenge for the Ronald McNair Program Fund
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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 $500 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!
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Cole-Eftink Fellows Challenge
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Cole-Eftink Fellows 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 $500! Gifts of all sizes help to unlock these funds and contribute to an increased sense of belonging across our campus.
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Logan Challenge for IMC Fashion Promotion
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Logan Challenge for IMC Fashion Promotion
Ashton Logan (BS 2020, MA 2023) is the assistant director for Housing Administration at Ole Miss, but she also teaches IMC 314: Fashion Promotion and Media at the School of Journalism and New Media. She cares about her students and wants to ensure they have opportunities to pursue fashion marketing at higher levels, so she has committed to give $500 to the new IMC Fashion Promotion Fund. When 10 people join her by giving to the fund, her $500 gift will be unlocked!
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Fritts Challenge for the Women's Council
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Fritts Challenge for the Women's Council
Kimberley Fritts of Oxford, a member of the Ole Miss Women's Council, encourages you to give to OMWC programs that enrich the education of our scholars. Masterclasses, educational travel, lunches, suppers, mentoring sessions, and leadership development opportunities make our scholarship program unique and help scholars succeed! Kimberley has seen the impact these experiences have on OMWC scholars, and has pledged $5,000 to support them. She challenges 41 people to give in honor of our 41 OMWC scholars, and her generous gift will be unlocked!
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Guy Hovis Memorial Challenge
In honor of the late Guy Hovis (BS 1963), renowned singer and former director of state operations for Sen. Trent Lott, five generous donors have come together to support the Lott Leadership Institute. When 25 gifts are made, a $1,500 gift will be unlocked to advance leadership programming. Your gift helps us reach the goal.
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Dean Czech's Applied Sciences Leaderboard Challenge
School of Applied Sciences Dean Daniel Czech is challenging the school to battle it out on Giving Day to win the most donors. The fund with the most donors will receive a first-place prize of $1,000! Second place gets a respectable $750 and third place will walk away with $500. Give it all you got, spread the word, and make sure your department fund reaches the top of the board!
Rank Prize Dean Czech's Applied Sciences Leaderboard Challeng Donors
1 $1,000 Social Work 56
2 $750 Nutrition and Hospitality Management 36
3 $500 Public Health 26
4 Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management 20
5 Criminal Justice and Legal Studies 17
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Realtree Early Bird Special
The campus cause that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 14 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! The Jordans have provided this Early Bird Special for several years now -- it's a Giving Day tradition!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 University Libraries 94
2 School of Applied Sciences 68
3 School of Education 60
4 School of Business Administration 30
5 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 25
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Library Showdown!
It’s a Giving Day showdown. Sarah Frances Hardy (JD 1995), author, artist, lawyer and children’s book illustrator, and her husband John Hardy (BBA 1982) of Oxford are challenging supporters to rally behind their favorite library. The J.D. Williams Library and the Law Library are competing for the most gifts, and the winner will receive a $1,000 prize from the Hardys. Make your gift and help your library come out on top.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $1,000 Library Development Fund 179
2 School of Law Library 15
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College of Liberal Arts Dean's Leaderboard Challenge
College of Liberal Arts Dean Lee Cohen wants your gifts to go even further on Giving Day! Dean Cohen is sponsoring the College of Liberal Arts Leaderboard Challenge, which will award his $5,000 donation to the Liberal Arts department that attracts the most gifts during Giving Day. Track your department's progress and make sure your favorites win! Make an even bigger impact and give now!
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $5,000 Biology Department 11
2 University Marching Band 11
3 Chemistry and Biochemistry Department 9
4 Psychology Department 5
5 Math Department 3
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Arrington Challenge for the Center for the Study of Southern Culture
$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 members Charles Regan Wilson, Ted Ownby and the late Ann Abadie with her gift to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture to benefit faculty/staff support. When 15 gifts are made to the Center, she will give $600. Make a gift and unlock these funds today!
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Marshall Ramsey Challenge for the Mississippi Media Lab
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Marshall Ramsey Challenge for the Mississippi Media Lab
Mississippi's favorite editorial cartoonist wants you to support the School of Journalism and New Media's Mississippi Media Lab on Giving Day! When you give $100 or more to the Mississippi Media Lab, which will support local journalism around the state, we will send you a limited edition, signed Marshall Ramsey print. You don't want to miss this, so make your gift today!
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Flagship Society Graduation Honor Cord
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Flagship Society Graduation Honor Cord
May 2026 graduates will have the opportunity to join the Flagship Society, the prestigious annual giving recognition group at Ole Miss, for a gift of just $26 to any campus cause. Members receive a graduation honor cord in recognition of your Giving Day gift. To be eligible for this honor cord, a gift must be made by a student using their olemiss.edu email address! Flagship graduates will be able to pick up their cords in front of the Union and will receive an email with specific details, dates and times.
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Croft vs. Lott: A Friendly Face-Off!
Which program will rally the most support? Alumni, students, families, and friends—make your gift and help your favorite take the lead! Every donor counts in this spirited Giving Day challenge between the Croft Institute and the Lott Leadership Institute. Let’s see who comes out on top!
Rank Department Donors
1 Trent Lott Leadership Institute 92
2 Croft Institute for International Studies 9
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Miles for Media Challenge
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Miles for Media Challenge
Dean Andrea Hickerson and Associate Director of Development Sloane Reid are lacing up their sneakers for a one-of-a-kind Giving Day challenge! For every $1,000 raised in the School of Journalism and New Media’s general fund, they’ll run one mile on a special day in May — meaning YOU decide how far they go. Will they breeze through a quick mile or two, or will donors push them to the limit with 20+ miles? Support the School of Journalism and New Media today and help determine just how sore their legs will be!
Department of Biology 1870 Chair Challenge Complete
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Department of Biology 1870 Chair Challenge
Dr. Sixue Chen, chair of the Biology Department, would like to celebrate the founding of the Department of Biology in 1870 and the teaching of the department’s first class, Botany, in 1872. In recognition of this milestone, he will match every dollar given to the Biology Department up to $1,870. Double the impact of your gift and give now!
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Alexander Match for the Rebel Student Venture Fund Complete
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Alexander Match for the Rebel Student Venture Fund
Owens (BBA 1971) and Emily Alexander of Oxford are committed to supporting student entrepreneurs. Owens, the first entrepreneur-in-residence at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, often mentors business students trying to launch new ventures. The Rebel Student Venture Fund will give these students the financial backing they need to get off the ground. The Alexanders are matching every dollar given to the fund, up to $1,000. Your gift can have double the impact! Support student entrepreneurs now!
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Support Law School Clinical Programs
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Support Law School Clinical Programs
An anonymous donor has generously offered to match every dollar given to the Law School Clinical Programs Fund, up to $1,000. Clinical programs help provide practical experience and academic training for UM law students, as well as educational opportunities and research for the legal community. Double the impact of your gift now!
$752 MATCHED
Bentley Match for the Department of Pharmacy Administration Complete
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Bentley Match for the Department of Pharmacy Administration
Pharmacy professors Dr. Sandra Bentley (PHMD 2005) and Dr. John Bentley (MS 1996, PHD 1998) believe in the importance of supporting the research activities of faculty and graduate students. That’s why they are matching $5,000 raised toward the Department of Pharmacy Administration’s Mickey and Mary Smith Pharmacy Administration Endowment. Double your donation by taking advantage of this generous matching opportunity!
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Dean's Matching Opportunity for the Jesse B. Woods Society
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Dean's Matching Opportunity for the Jesse B. Woods Society
School of Engineering Dean Viola Acoff is challenging you to support the Jesse B. Woods Society. Named for a distinguished alumnus, the Woods Society supports engineering students and their activities, organizations, competitions, research, educational travel and so much more. Dean Acoff hopes her gift will inspire others to contribute to this important fund. When $1,900 is given to the Woods Society, she will respond with a matching gift of $1,900 to commemorate the founding of the school in 1900.
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Chase Parham Challenge for Sports Journalism and New Media
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Chase Parham Challenge for Sports Journalism and New Media
Sports journalist, podcaster, author and former Daily Mississippian sports editor Chase Parham of Oxford is excited to support the new Sports Journalism and New Media Fund and wants you to join him! He will match every dollar given to the fund up to $1,500, which will encourage and train the next generation of sports journalists at the School of Journalism and New Media. Chase is eager to see the growth of these efforts within the School, especially through events like Sports Connect. Double the impact of your gift and give now!
$931 MATCHED
Banahan Match for Graduate Students in Pharmacy Administration Complete
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Banahan Match for Graduate Students in Pharmacy Administration
Director Emeritus of the Center for Pharmaceutical 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 Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management.
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Ben and Melissa Williams Match for the Ford Center
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Ben and Melissa Williams Match for the Ford Center
Ben Williams (BBA 1982, MBA 1983, JD 1986) and Melissa Williams of Oxford will match the first $1,000 in gifts made to the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Help the Williamses double your impact and support the arts at Ole Miss today!
$788 MATCHED
Carnesha Nelson Memorial Scholarship Challenge Complete
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$250
Carnesha Nelson Memorial Scholarship Challenge
The Carnesha Nelson Memorial Scholarship in the School of Applied Sciences pays tribute to the ambition and dreams of a young woman whose life was tragically cut short during her sophomore year at Ole Miss in 2004. Ole Miss alumni and friends from her hometown of Moss Point, Mississippi, have worked tirelessly on a campaign to honor her with this scholarship for criminal justice students. Maura Langhart (BSES 2014, MBA 2015) and Angela Atkins of Ole Miss Annual Giving want you to support this scholarship! When 10 gifts are made, they will give $250. Give now!
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Veazey Challenge for Athletic Training and Exercise Science
$8,000
Veazey Challenge for Athletic Training and Exercise Science
Bett Veazey (BSPHE 1975) of West Memphis, Arkansas, supports our Athletic Training graduate students. She is giving up to $10,000 to support travel funds for master's students to attend educational conferences and present their research. For every 10 gifts made to any cause in the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, $2,000 of Bett's gift will be unlocked. Make your gift now to make a bigger impact and support our students!
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Simply Clean Challenge for the William Magee Center
$500
Simply Clean Challenge for the William Magee Center
Transform students' lives by providing education, intervention and support services to enhance student well-being and foster student success at Ole Miss! Simply Clean has generously pledged $500 once 25 gifts are made to the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education. Help us sustain healthy Rebels for life by making a gift today!
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Challenge for the Department of Social Work Complete
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$250
Challenge for the Department of Social Work
An anonymous donor wants to encourage support for the Department of Social Work and is challenging you to join them by making a gift! With programs for undergraduate, master's and doctoral students, the Department of Social Work helps students prepare for careers making a difference and promoting human dignity and social justice. When 10 gifts are made to the department, the donor's $250 gift will be added to the total. Make a gift now!
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DeltaDog Challenge for School of Business Administration Building Fund Complete
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$1,000
DeltaDog Challenge for School of Business Administration Building Fund
Chip Brown (BBA 1999), the owner of DeltaDog in Oxford, participates in the mentorship program at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to advise students to start and run small businesses. While meeting weekly at the School of Business Administration, he noticed that the common areas where students meet and work together could use some new furniture and improvements. He is challenging you to join him by making a gift to the School of Business Administration Building Fund. When 20 gifts are made, he will give $1,000 to help renovate and improve spaces for our Business School students!
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Family Leadership Council Challenge for the Holman Student Emergencies Fund
$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!
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Family Leadership Council Challenge for Grove Grocery Complete
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$1,000
Family Leadership Council Challenge for Grove Grocery
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting Grove Grocery, the campus food bank that fights food insecurity for students in need. When 15 gifts are made, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked to enhance this essential campus service!
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FNB Oxford Bank Challenge for Pre-College Summer Programs
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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!
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Lee Anne and Bill Fry Challenge for the Grisham-McLean Institute Complete
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$5,000
Lee Anne and Bill Fry Challenge for the Grisham-McLean Institute
Lee Anne and Bill Fry (BPA 1980) support the mission of the Grisham-McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at Ole Miss, which empowers campus and community partners to fight poverty through education, innovation and entrepreneurship. For every 10 gifts made to the Institute, the Frys will give $5,000, up to $25,000 total. Please give now to unlock this most generous investment in our University and our region!
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Challenge for the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom
$5,000
Challenge for the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom
The Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom is one of the University's newest academic centers. An anonymous donor from the Mississippi Delta is giving $5,000 to the Center to support its programs, speakers and Freedom Scholars program. When 20 people join him by making a gift, his generous $5,000 gift will be unlocked. Secure your support for this challenge now!
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Langmesser Challenge for Study Abroad Students
$2,000
Langmesser Challenge for Study Abroad Students
Traute and Jim Langmesser (BA 1969) of Woodbridge, Virginia, have pledged to give $2,000 when 20 gifts are made to support College of Liberal Arts students who wish to study abroad. Your gift gets us one step closer to unlocking this challenge!
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Kappa Alpha Challenge for the Bobby Towery Final Mile Scholarship
$5,000
Kappa Alpha Challenge for the Bobby Towery Final Mile Scholarship
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!
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Sally Vitello Challenge for RASA
$3,500
Sally Vitello Challenge for RASA
Sally Vitello of Burlingame, California, has been passionate about supporting survivors of sexual assault for many years. She brought that passion with her as a graduate student at Ole Miss. On campus, Rallying Against Sexual Assault (RASA) is a student-led organization that raises awareness about sexual violence, educates the community on consent and bystander intervention, and supports survivors. Sally supports RASA and wants you to join the effort. She has committed $3,500 to RASA on Giving Day. When 35 gifts are made to this vital student organization, Sally's generous gift will be unlocked.
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Anonymous Challenge for the READY Program Complete
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$5,000
Anonymous Challenge for the READY Program
READY is a residential program at the University of Mississippi that provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a meaningful and inclusive higher education experience. An anonymous alumna is giving $5,000 to support the READY program on Giving Day so that more people can know what is possible for their loved ones thanks to this amazing program. When 20 people join her by making a gift, her $5,000 will be unlocked!
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Harmon Challenge for the Future of the SMBHC Complete
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$25,000
Harmon Challenge for the Future of the SMBHC
Dr. Patrice Jones Harmon (BA 2007, DMD 2011) and Mark Harmon of Richmond, Virginia, know the power of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Patrice was an SMBHC graduate and believes her experiences there helped her jumpstart a successful career in endodontics. The Harmons are giving $25,000 to inspire a new generation of SMBHC donors. For every 25 gifts that are made to the Honors College, $5,000 will be unlocked. Let's work together to unlock the full power of the Harmons' gift!
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Dean Scurlock's Challenge to Support the SMBHC Complete
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Dean Scurlock's Challenge to Support the SMBHC
Dr. Ethel Young Scurlock, the dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, asks all alumni, friends, parents and students to support the Honors College on Giving Day! When 50 gifts are made to any Honors College fund, Dean Scurlock's $500 gift will be unlocked. Join her and get involved!
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Hollander Challenge for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence
$250
Hollander Challenge for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence
Rick Hollander, a professor at the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, is dedicated to helping students achieve through experiential learning. Hollander is offering a $250 gift when 10 people give to the CME, one of the most dynamic centers on campus with high-achieving students. Give now to unlock these funds!
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Range-Norwood Challenge for the SOE Greatest Needs Fund Complete
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Range-Norwood Challenge for the SOE Greatest Needs Fund
Dr. 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!
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Excellence in Education Challenge
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Excellence in Education Challenge
An anonymous donor who earned her master's degree at the University of Mississippi School of Education supports UM's Excellence in Education Fund. This fund sponsors special projects and initiatives led by SOE faculty, staff and students. She will give $500 once 25 gifts are made to the SOE's Excellence in Education Fund.
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Beasley Challenge for Willie Price Lab School Complete
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$500
Beasley Challenge for Willie Price Lab School
Hallie (BBA 2011) and Dane (BACCY 2011) Beasley of Oxford want you to join them in supporting Willie Price Lab School! Generations of Oxford children have been educated at Willie Price. With your support, we can continue to expand the amazing Willie Price experience to more children in our Ole Miss community and give more School of Education students opportunities to learn. The Beasleys will give $500 to Willie Price when 15 people join them in making a gift.
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Chair Challenge for the Department of BioMolecular Sciences Complete
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$1,000
Chair Challenge for the Department of BioMolecular Sciences
Dr. Kristie Willett, the chair of the Department of BioMolecular Sciences in the School of Pharmacy, wants you to join her in supporting the important work conducted by students and researchers in her department. From assessing lead in Mississippi's drinking water to developing new lifesaving medicines, the Department of BioMolecular Sciences is dedicated to improving health in Mississippi. Once 10 gifts are made to support the department, Dr. Willett's $1,000 gift will be unlocked!
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Arrington Challenge for Greenfield Farm
$400
Arrington Challenge for Greenfield Farm
Linda Arrington (BA 1996) of Oxford, wants you to support Greenfield Farm, the new writer's residency on the site of William Faulkner's former farm that opens this year. Linda has offered to give $400 when 15 other gifts are made to Greenfield Farm. Please join her and make a gift now!
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Touchstone Challenge for Engineering Scholarships
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Touchstone Challenge for Engineering Scholarships
Dr. Dale Touchstone (MD 1983) and Beth Touchstone (BE 1978) of Madison, Mississippi, are honoring a family commitment to the School of Engineering that goes back decades. Beth, an engineering computer science graduate, is the daughter of beloved electrical engineering professor Damon Wall. The Touchstones are celebrating Giving Day with a $2,500 gift for scholarships for transfer students. They hope their gift will impact students and encourage their networks to get involved. When 25 gifts are made to the School of Engineering, their gift will be added to the total!
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Viner Challenge Celebrating 25 Years of the Banking Symposium Complete
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Viner Challenge Celebrating 25 Years of the Banking Symposium
Brigitte and Stanley Viner (BBA 1979) of Birmingham, Alabama, want you to join them in giving to the School of Business Administration Trading Room Fund! In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Banking Symposium, they have pledged $1,125. They would like to encourage at least 10 more gifts to the fund in increments of $25. Unlock this gift and celebrate with us today!
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BASE Board President Challenge for Professional Sales Scholarships
$5,000
BASE Board President Challenge for Professional Sales Scholarships
Tim Williams of RJ Young in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as the BASE Board President and is a strong believer in the power of scholarships to change students’ lives. In partnership with RJ Young, they have pledged $5,000 and are challenging 15 individuals to join them in supporting the School of Business Administration Professional Sales Scholarship Fund. Join them by making a gift of any size! Ole Miss BASE creates opportunities for students to connect with corporate partners in sales, supply chain management and business analytics.
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Hedberg Challenge for Risk Management and Insurance
$2,000
Hedberg Challenge for Risk Management and Insurance
Sydney Hedberg (BBA 2015) of Park City, Utah, is challenging you to support the Risk Management and Insurance program on Giving Day! Sydney is a proud RMI alumna and credits the Ole Miss School of Business Administration for playing a big role in her success today. She will give $2,000 to the RMI program when 20 people join her by making a gift. Make a gift of any size and unlock these funds now!
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Weiss Family Challenge for the School of Journalism and New Media Complete
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$5,000
Weiss Family Challenge for the School of Journalism and New Media
Corey and Scott Weiss of Houston, Texas, are participating in Giving Day by giving back to the place that's given their son a fantastic education in Integrated Marketing Communications. The Weiss Family wants support all students and faculty in the School of Journalism and New Media. When 20 gifts are made to the School, their gift of $5,000 will be unlocked. Give now!
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Mattei Foundation Challenge for the Student Media Center
$30,000
Mattei Foundation Challenge for the Student Media Center
The Mattei Foundation, led by Ashley Anderson (BA 1997) and Scott Mattei of Charlotte, North Carolina, has made a generous pledge to the Student Media Center. As an Ole Miss student, Ashley was a proud member of NewsWatch and served as the station manager for Rebel Radio. In Charlotte, she is a longtime reporter, anchor and producer for WCCB-TV and remains dedicated to the power of journalism and journalism education. The Mattei Foundation's generous gift launches a campaign to bring new energy, resources and investment in the Student Media Center. For every 15 gifts made to the Student Media Center, $10,000 will be unlocked, up to $50,000! Join the Matteis and make a gift to student journalists today!
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Corbus Challenge for IMC's Magnolia Blues Agency in the School of Journalism and New Media Complete
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$1,500
Corbus Challenge for IMC's Magnolia Blues Agency in the School of Journalism and New Media
Liz Corbus (BS 2017) of Austin, Texas, has a wonderful career in marketing, and she wants to give back to Integrated Marketing Communications students. School of Journalism and New Media students lead a marketing agency called Magnolia Blues Agency. Students work with companies to gain real-world experience, working day to day with clients and building a strong portfolio. Liz is excited about the professional opportunities this will provide IMC students. When 10 more people make a gift to this new venture, she will give $1,500. Your gift helps us get closer to unlocking these critical resources!
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Sloane Reid Challenge for the William Magee Center for Wellness Education
$250
Sloane Reid Challenge for the William Magee Center for Wellness Education
Sloane Reid (BA 2020, MS 2024) of Oxford supports the mission of the Magee Center and wants to continue to see it helping the lives of our students. Whether struggling with substance abuse or an eating disorder, she wants students to continue to have a place to go to for help. She's giving $250 to the Magee Center for Giving Day when 10 other people make a gift to this important campus resource!
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Whitley Challenge for the Ole Miss Women's Council
$1,000
Whitley Challenge for the Ole Miss Women's Council
Debra Whitley (BS 2016) of Dallas, Texas, said being an Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar had a significant impact on her journey at Ole Miss and in her professional life. She is giving $1,000 to support OMWC scholar activities and challenging you to join her! When 10 gifts are made to the OMWC Rose Society, her $1,000 gift will be unlocked!
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Dean Kluck's Challenge for the IMAGE Fund
$500
Dean Kluck's Challenge for the IMAGE Fund
Graduate School Dean Annette Kluck wants you to support the IMAGE Fund. Her $500 gift to the program will be unlocked after 15 people make a gift. The Increasing Mississippian Access to Graduate Education (IMAGE) fund supports Mississippi undergraduate students from underrepresented populations in STEM fields who pursue excellence at the University of Mississippi.
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Dean Kluck's Challenge for Advancing STEM Challenge
$1,500
Dean Kluck's Challenge for 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!
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Sherman Challenge for the Future of Business Complete
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$10,000
Sherman Challenge for the Future of Business
Haley and Brandon Sherman (BBA 2005, MBA 2006) of Gallatin, Tennessee, are committed to the future of Ole Miss Business. They have invested $10,000 to equip our students with the tools and mindset needed to lead in the business world of tomorrow. When 25 donors join them by making a gift to the Future of Business Fund, their $10,000 gift will be unlocked. Support the School of Business Administration as it accelerates investment in artificial intelligence and technology. Make a gift today!
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John R. Bunten Jr. Challenge for Ole Miss Real Estate
$2,000
John R. Bunten Jr. Challenge for Ole Miss Real Estate
The children of John R. Bunten, Jr. (BBA 1980) of Dallas, Texas are joining to honor him with a Giving Day challenge! Bunten has served as the chair and president of the Ole Miss Business Real Estate Board and is dedicated to the success of the School of Business Administration and its students. His adult children decided to love and honor him by making a $2,000 gift to what he loves at Ole Miss: the real estate program. Join them and make your gift go further! When 20 people give, their $2,000 gift will be unlocked.
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Sparky Reardon Challenge for the Museum
$250
Sparky Reardon Challenge for the Museum
Dr. Sparky Reardon, Dean of Students Emeritus and Friend of the Museum, is challenging 15 donors to support the Museum Director’s Fund. Once those gifts are made, he will contribute $250. We need your help to unlock these funds, so please give now!
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SOE Immediate Need Scholarship Challenge
$500
SOE Immediate Need Scholarship Challenge
The School of Education Immediate Need Scholarship Fund provides academic support for students facing critical and unexpected financial hardships. An anonymous donor has seen firsthand the impact this important resource has on the lives of students and is stepping up to help. She has pledged to give $500 once 25 people make a gift. Unlock her gift and contribute today!
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School of Education Leaderboard Challenge
Our most successful Giving Day champs, the School of Education, are going head-to-head against... themselves? Dean David Rock has offered $500 of Dean's funds to the area of the SOE that attracts the most gifts during Giving Day. Who will win? Teacher education, leadership and counselor education or higher education?
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $500 Higher Education Department Fund 9
2 Counselor Education Fund 6
3 Teacher Education Department 6
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Funkys Happy Hour Leaderboard Challenge
Show up and raise a toast to your favorite cause on campus by making a gift between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST on April 14! The unit that secures the most gifts during the Happy Hour challenge will receive an additional $500, courtesy of Oxford mainstay, Funkys!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $500 School of Education 17
2 School of Applied Sciences 13
3 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 10
4 Student Affairs 8
5 College of Liberal Arts 8
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Afternoon Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 14 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus claim these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1 School of Law 64
2 School of Applied Sciences 53
3 School of Education 44
4 College of Liberal Arts 22
5 Student Affairs 17
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Chancellor's Leaderboard Challenge
During the Chancellor’s Leaderboard competition from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, schools, academic units and groups compete to attract the largest number of gifts. Emily Boyce and Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce will contribute $2,500 to the winning area, so gifts made during this time can have an even bigger impact!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 Student Affairs 66
2 School of Business Administration 59
3 School of Applied Sciences 49
4 School of Law 43
5 The Ole Miss Fund 36
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Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! Leigh Anne (BS 1982) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 1985) of Memphis, Tennessee, are challenging Rebel Nation to finish Giving Day strong. The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 3 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 15 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of the Tuohy family. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
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Name a Grove Squirrel! Complete
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Name a Grove Squirrel!
For Giving Day 2026, we're offering a special treat! A gift of at least $26 to the Ole Miss Fund entitles you to name one of our famous Grove Squirrels. Our Grove Squirrels care about the future of the University, and so do you! So make a gift and pick a great name. We'll send you a digital certificate that you can print for yourself or send to someone special. ONE GIFT of at least $26 = ONE SQUIRREL CERTIFICATE. If you would like to name more than one squirrel, please make more than one gift! Name a Grove Squirrel is only available on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., so please act fast!
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Sign the Turret of Ventress Hall Complete
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Sign the Turret of Ventress Hall
Five 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! Five students who make a gift of any size to the College of Liberal Arts on April 14 will be chosen at random to sign the wall on April 15 at 3:15 p.m. Don't miss your chance to make history – make a gift to the College of Liberal Arts today!
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2 TN 151
3 TX 101
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