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$ 1,789,557 raised 3,293 gifts
School of Journalism and New Media has raised $ 133,375 from 232 gifts!


Events

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Past Events

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Top Department by Donors!
See which department has earned the most donors on Giving Day 2026.
Rank Department Donors
1 School of Applied Sciences 395
2 School of Education 359
3 Student Affairs 297
4 School of Law 228
5 School of Business Administration 201
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Miles for Media Challenge
Dean Andrea Hickerson and Associate Director of Development Sloane Reid are lacing up their sneakers for a one-of-a-kind Giving Day challenge! For every $1,000 raised in the School of Journalism and New Media’s general fund, they’ll run one mile on a special day in May — meaning YOU decide how far they go. Will they breeze through a quick mile or two, or will donors push them to the limit with 20+ miles? Support the School of Journalism and New Media today and help determine just how sore their legs will be!
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$5,000
Weiss Family Challenge for the School of Journalism and New Media
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!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$50,000
Mattei Foundation Challenge for the Student Media Center
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!
75 / 75 Gifts
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$1,500
Corbus Challenge for IMC's Magnolia Blues Agency in the School of Journalism and New Media
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!
10 / 10 Donors
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$500
Fashion! Dolan Challenge for IMC Fashion Promotion
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!
10 / 10 Donors
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Realtree Early Bird Special
The campus cause that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 14 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! The Jordans have provided this Early Bird Special for several years now -- it's a Giving Day tradition!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 University Libraries 94
2 School of Applied Sciences 68
3 School of Education 60
4 School of Business Administration 30
5 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 25
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Afternoon Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 14 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus claim these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1 School of Law 64
2 School of Applied Sciences 53
3 School of Education 44
4 College of Liberal Arts 22
5 Student Affairs 17
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Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! 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 3 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 15 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 128
2 School of Applied Sciences 98
3 Student Affairs 85
4 School of Education 72
5 School of Journalism and New Media 68
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Flagship Society Graduation Honor Cord
May 2026 graduates will have the opportunity to join the Flagship Society, the prestigious annual giving recognition group at Ole Miss, for a gift of just $26 to any campus cause. Members receive a graduation honor cord in recognition of your Giving Day gift. To be eligible for this honor cord, a gift must be made by a student using their olemiss.edu email address! Flagship graduates will be able to pick up their cords in front of the Union and will receive an email with specific details, dates and times.
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Chase Parham Challenge for Sports Journalism and New Media
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!
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$20,000
Missy and Chris Callero Challenge for the Mississippi Media Lab
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!
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$100
"Ace at the Beach" Challenge for the Magnolia Blues IMC Marketing Agency
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!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$5,000
Dethrow Challenge for Sports Journalism and New Media
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.
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$500
Logan Challenge for IMC Fashion Promotion
Ashton Logan (BS 2020, MA 2023) is the assistant director for Housing Administration at Ole Miss, but she also teaches IMC 314: Fashion Promotion and Media at the School of Journalism and New Media. She cares about her students and wants to ensure they have opportunities to pursue fashion marketing at higher levels, so she has committed to give $500 to the new IMC Fashion Promotion Fund. When 10 people join her by giving to the fund, her $500 gift will be unlocked!
10 / 10 Donors
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Funkys Happy Hour Leaderboard Challenge
Show up and raise a toast to your favorite cause on campus by making a gift between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST on April 14! The unit that secures the most gifts during the Happy Hour challenge will receive an additional $500, courtesy of Oxford mainstay, Funkys!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $500 School of Education 17
2 School of Applied Sciences 13
3 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 10
4 Student Affairs 8
5 College of Liberal Arts 8
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Chancellor's Leaderboard Challenge
During the Chancellor’s Leaderboard competition from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, schools, academic units and groups compete to attract the largest number of gifts. Emily Boyce and Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce will contribute $2,500 to the winning area, so gifts made during this time can have an even bigger impact!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 Student Affairs 113
2 School of Business Administration 63
3 School of Applied Sciences 60
4 School of Education 47
5 School of Law 45
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Marshall Ramsey Challenge for the Mississippi Media Lab
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!
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