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School of Journalism and New Media
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The School of Journalism and New Media prepares students to succeed in an ever-changing global media landscape. With your support, we will build on our legacy of journalism, branding, marketing and innovation by providing student scholarships and fellowships, and investing in faculty, new technology, dynamic learning spaces and research. 

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$1,500
Corbus Challenge for the IMC Marketing Agency Fund
Liz Corbus (BS 2017) of Austin, Texas, has a wonderful career in marketing, and she wants to give back to Integrated Marketing Communications students. The SOJNM launched a student-led marketing agency called Magnolia Blues Media. 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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$5,000
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!
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Leaderboard
Funkys Happy Hour Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 8 will earn an additional $500, thanks to Funkys! Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $500 School of Law 36
2 School of Education 24
3 College of Liberal Arts 16
4 Patterson School of Accountancy 14
5 Student Affairs 12
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Chancellor Boyce's Lunch Time Special!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts from noon to 2 p.m. (CST) today, April 9, will earn an additional $2,500, thanks to the generosity of Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce and Emily Boyce. Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement 158
2 School of Law 127
3 School of Education 45
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 37
5 College of Liberal Arts 28
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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.
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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!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 43
2 Trent Lott Leadership Institute 42
3 School of Education 30
4 School of Business Administration 29
5 School of Journalism and New Media 27
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Parks Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 8 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Vice Chancellor for Development Charlotte Parks. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus claim these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 School of Law 68
2 School of Education 49
3 College of Liberal Arts 34
4 School of Journalism and New Media 21
5 Student Affairs 18
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Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! Now & Ever Campaign Co-chairs 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 4 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 9 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.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $5,000 School of Law 191
2 School of Education 71
3 Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement 37
4 School of Pharmacy 25
5 Graduate School 22
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Areas of Support
Academic Centers & Institutes College of Liberal Arts Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement Enrollment Management RebelTHON Gertrude C. Ford Center for the 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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