Ole Miss Giving Day

Sports journalist, podcaster, author and former Daily Mississippian sports editor Chase Parham of Oxford is excited to support the new Sports Journalism and New Media Fund and wants you to join him! He will match every dollar given to the fund up to $1,500, which will encourage and train the next generation of sports journalists at the School of Journalism and New Media. Chase is eager to see the growth of these efforts within the School, especially through events like Sports Connect. Double the impact of your gift and give now!

Alden Easter-Lopez (BS 2019) of Seaside, Florida, wants to give back to her alma mater by supporting the Magnolia Blues Agency, the Integrated Marketing Communications marketing agency at the School of Journalism and New Media. Alden is better known as "Ace at the Beach," a successful social media influencer who also runs a social media marketing agency, JAW Creative. Alden is asking you to join her in making a gift to support marketing, creativity and entrepreneurship. Make a gift to the Magnolia Blues Agency and join the effort!

Dr. Mark Dolan, associate professor of journalism and new media, serves as an advisor to the UM Fashion Panel, and he is excited to see opportunities grow for students studying Integrated Marketing Communications Fashion Promotion. He is challenging others to join him in supporting the expansion of opportunities for fashion marketing students. He's giving $500 to the program and is asking 10 more people to make a gift now! Thanks, Dr. Dolan, for making your gift go further!

Sam Dethrow (BS 2019) of Dallas, Texas, has made his career in real estate private equity. But when he was an IMC student at Ole Miss, he was an account executive for the Daily Mississippian, selling ad space to local businesses. Sam and his wife, Payton, have pledged to support the School of Journalism and New Media's Sports Connect conference that connects students to sports journalism and marketing alumni, helping students, network, learn and grow. When 20 people give to support sports journalism and new media, Sam and Payton's gift will be unlocked.

Mississippi's favorite editorial cartoonist wants you to support the School of Journalism and New Media's Mississippi Media Lab on Giving Day! When you give $100 or more to the Mississippi Media Lab, which will support local journalism around the state, we will send you a limited edition, signed Marshall Ramsey print. You don't want to miss this, so make your gift today!

Corey and Scott Weiss of Houston, Texas, are participating in Giving Day by giving back to the place that's given their son a fantastic education in Integrated Marketing Communications. The Weiss Family wants support all students and faculty in the School of Journalism and New Media. When 20 gifts are made to the School, their gift of $5,000 will be unlocked. Give now!

Liz Corbus (BS 2017) of Austin, Texas, has a wonderful career in marketing, and she wants to give back to Integrated Marketing Communications students. School of Journalism and New Media students lead a marketing agency called Magnolia Blues Agency. 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!

Missy (BA 1993) and Chris Callero of Corona del Mar, California, want you to support the Mississippi Media Lab! As an Aberdeen, Mississippi native, UM journalism graduate and former Daily Mississippian writer, Missy is passionate about the power of journalism in the state. She is excited to see Marshall Ramsey and the Mississippi Media Lab help bridge the gaps of news deserts in Mississippi and promote civic engagement through journalism. Join the Calleros in supporting this important mission. For every 10 gifts that are made to the Mississippi Media Lab, the Calleros will give $10,000, up to $50,000!

The Mattei Foundation, led by Ashley Anderson (BA 1997) and Scott Mattei of Charlotte, North Carolina, has made a generous pledge to the Student Media Center. As an Ole Miss student, Ashley was a proud member of NewsWatch and served as the station manager for Rebel Radio. In Charlotte, she is a longtime reporter, anchor and producer for WCCB-TV and remains dedicated to the power of journalism and journalism education. The Mattei Foundation's generous gift launches a campaign to bring new energy, resources and investment in the Student Media Center. For every 15 gifts made to the Student Media Center, $10,000 will be unlocked, up to $50,000! Join the Matteis and make a gift to student journalists today!