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

The University of Mississippi is home to more than 50 research centers and institutes. Students, professors and researchers in nearly every academic discipline benefit from the thought leadership and advanced study these groups offer. On Giving Day, you have the opportunity to contribute to centers and institutes specializing in the performing and visual arts; the history, literature, politics and sociology of the South; the future of manufacturing; international economics, politics and development; effective leadership; and impactful and equitable community development. 

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

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Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence Center for the Study of Southern Culture Croft Institute for International Studies Trent Lott Leadership Institute Institute for the Arts Grisham-McLean Institute Arts Research Creative Activity Fund Center for Civil War Research Center for Intelligence & Security Studies
$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: the late Ann Abadie, Charles Reagan Wilson and Ted Ownby with her gift to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. When 15 gifts are made to the Center, she will give $600. Make a gift and unlock these funds today!
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$5,000
Scotsman for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence
As seen on TV, Scotsman Manufacturing Company of Laurel, Mississippi, is committed to excellence! They have pledged to give $5,000 to the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence once 25 gifts are made. Support your "Home Town" team: Give to the CME!
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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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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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$8,000
Rosen Challenge for CSSC Graduate Students
Marc Rosen of Atlanta, Georgia, an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has pledged to give $8,000 to his Graduate Student Support Fund once the CSSC 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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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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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 Gifts
1 Trent Lott Leadership Institute 124
2 Croft Institute for International Studies 23
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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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