Missed Giving Day? You Can Still Make An Impact!
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Your generosity today empowers tomorrow!

Dr. Ann Abadie, associate director emerita of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, was an ardent supporter of the UM Libraries. For decades, she was a leading member of the Friends of the Library, an organization that she supported through quiet advocacy, watchful recruiting and consistent giving. Ann was adept at building community around her causes, and the Friends of the Library was one of her principal communities for nearly 50 years.  

Please join the Friends of the Library by making a gift in Dr. Ann Abadie’s honor. Your donation will help expand our library’s collection and create a new reading nook for students. Displayed in this area will be books published by the UM community  —  and the many books edited or supported by Dr. Ann Abadie. Her portrait will hang nearby. The Friends of the Library remembers Dr. Ann Abadie for her dedicated leadership, and we celebrate her legacy. Join us by making a gift today. 

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

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$600
Arrington Challenge for the Friends of the Library
Linda Arrington (BA 1996) of Oxford, wants to honor her beloved parents, Drs. Buddy and Terry Arrington with her gift to the Friends of the Library. When 10 gifts are made to the Friends of the Library, she will give $600. Help us unlock these funds today!
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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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$1,000
Friends of the Library Challenge to Honor Dr. Ann Abadie
Please join the Friends of the Library in making a gift to honor Dr. Ann Abadie, a visionary professor and champion of culture, literature and community. Your donation in Dr. Abadie's honor will help expand our library's collection and create a new reading nook for students. Displayed in this area will be books published by the UM community – and the many books edited or supported by Dr. Abadie during her more than 60 years at Ole Miss. When 20 people make a gift, the Friends of the Library will give $1,000.
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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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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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