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School of Pharmacy
Your generosity today empowers tomorrow!

The UM School of Pharmacy is globally recognized for multidisciplinary research addressing health care problems, but our School’s most impressive achievement is the long line of scholars and pharmacists who have advanced patient care, our profession and science. Our graduates impact health care and economic development, especially here in Mississippi. A contribution to our nationally ranked School of Pharmacy is an enduring investment in the health of humankind. 

Participate in one of the challenges or matching gift opportunities below to maximize your impact. Every gift matters.

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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 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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Challenge for the School of Pharmacy
An anonymous couple is challenging 20 people to support the School of Pharmacy. When 20 gifts are made, they will contribute $1,000 to advance pharmacy education at Ole Miss. Join the challenge and help turn your support into lasting impact for future pharmacists.
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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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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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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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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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