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School of Business Administration
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Our commitment to preparing students for rewarding careers demands innovation, expertise and resources. Your support plays a pivotal role in the future success of our top-ranked UM School of Business Administration. 

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Hile Family Challenge for Internship Support
Give the gift of experience! Evan Hile (BBA 2018) and the Hile family of Ponte Vedra, Florida, would like to help students who may not have the same opportunities as others without financial support. They have pledged to match up to $2,000 given to the Internship Support Fund. Business students use these funds to pay for housing, travel and living expenses during internships crucial to their careers. Make a gift and double your impact for students!
$2,000 MATCHED
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$500
Walton Challenge for the RMI Program Support Fund
Michael Walton (BBA 2004) of Buford, Georgia, a proud member of the Risk Management and Insurance board, is challenging 15 people to make a gift to the School of Business Risk Management Insurance Program Support Fund. Once 15 gifts are made, he will give $500. Unlock these funds today!
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$1,000
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Board President Challenge
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 20 people join him by making a gift to the CIE, he will give $1,000!
20 / 20 Donors
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$1,000
Alexander Family Challenge for the Rebel Venture Student Fund
Emily and Owens Alexander (BBA 1971) of Oxford believe in the long-term economic impact of the Rebel Student Venture Fund, which awards start-up funds to student entrepreneurs every spring and fall. They will give $1,000 to increase the impact of this vital fund when 15 people join them by making a gift of any size. Help launch entrepreneurs and unlock critical funds by making your gift NOW!
15 / 15 Donors
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$100
Viner Challenge for the School of Business Administration Internship Support Fund
Brigitte and Stanley Viner (BBA 1979) of Birmingham, Alabama, are challenging you to support the School of Business Administration Internship Support Fund to help students launch their careers. When five people make a gift, the Viners will give $100 to this critical student resource. Help unlock these funds and give today!
5 / 5 Donors
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$1,000
Smith Challenge for Business Student Recruitment
Alan Smith (BBA 1991) of Atlanta wants to help the School of Business Administration recruit top students. Alan has pledged to give $1,000 to the School once 20 gifts are made to the Dean's fund to promote undergraduate and MBA program advertising and college fairs. Please join him and contribute to our growth!
20 / 20 Gifts
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Leaderboard
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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Leaderboard
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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Leaderboard
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
Ended
$1,000
Trotter Challenge in Honor of Bouncer Robertson
Beverly and Ike Trotter (BA 1974) of Greenville, Mississippi, are challenging you to join them in supporting School of Business Administration Faculty and honor the impact of Jack "Bouncer" Robertson (BBA 1953). When 10 people make a gift of any size to the Robertson Chair of Insurance Endowment, they have graciously agreed to give $1,000!
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$1,000
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.
20 / 20 Donors
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$10,000
Phillips Challenge to Beautify Holman
Todd (BBA 1999) and Cory Phillips (BAED 1999) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, want to make Holman Hall more a more welcoming and comfortable space for students at the School of Business Administration. When 10 gifts are made to help beautify Holman, the Phillipses will make a generous gift of $10,000. Make a gift today to help us unlock these funds!
10 / 10 Donors
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$100
Viner Challenge for the Holman Hall Student Space Renovation Fund
Brigitte and Stanley Viner (BBA 1979) of Birmingham, Alabama, want business students to feel welcome and comfortable when they are in Holman Hall. When five people make a gift to the Holman Hall Student Space Renovation Fund, the Viners will make a gift of $100. Help business students collaborate, study and gather by making a gift today!
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$100
Viner Challenge for the School of Business Administration Recruiting and Marketing Fund
Brigitte and Stanley Viner (BBA 1979) of Birmingham, Alabama, support our efforts to recruit the very best students to attend the Ole Miss School of Business Administration. Today, when five people make a gift to support the Recruiting and Marketing Fund, the Viners will make a gift of $100.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$500
Donosky Real Estate Advisory Board Challenge
Members of the UM Real Estate Advisory Board are challenging you to support the School of Business Administration's Real Estate program. Steve Donosky (BBA 1982) of Dallas, president of Henry S. Miller Company and chair of the UM Real Estate Advisory board, has pledged to give $500 once 10 gifts are made to the Real Estate Fund!
10 / 10 Donors
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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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Leaderboard
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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