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$ 1,789,557 raised 3,293 gifts
School of Business Administration has raised $ 72,749 from 234 gifts!
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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 University of Mississippi School of Business Administration.

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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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$2,500
Turnage Challenge for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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 25 people join him by making a gift to the CIE, he will give $2,500 to the CIE Family Business Iniative Fund. Make a gift and unlock this generosity now!
25 / 25 Donors
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$1,000
Dean's Challenge: Around the World with Ole Miss Business
Dr. Paul Johnson, the interim Dean of the School of Business Administration, and Amy Johnson believe a business education without global experience is incomplete. They are proud to support Ole Miss Business Abroad, which gives students the chance to learn, grow, and compete on a world stage. The Johnsons are giving $1,000 to the UM Business Study Abroad Fund and they're asking 20 other donors to join them. Every dollar ensures that an Ole Miss business student never misses this opportunity because of financial circumstances. Business is global, so help us ensure that our graduates are ready for it. Give today!
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$1,500
Bunten Challenge for Real Estate Excellence
John Bunten (BBA 1980) of Dallas, Texas, president of the Real Estate board, is challenging you to make a gift to the Real Estate Excellence Fund. When 15 gifts are made to the fund, he will give $1,500. Unlock this generous gift now!
Completed
$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 Gifts
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$10,000
Sherman Challenge for the Future of Business
Haley and Brandon Sherman (BBA 2005, MBA 2006) of Gallatin, Tennessee, are committed to the future of Ole Miss Business. They have invested $10,000 to equip our students with the tools and mindset needed to lead in the business world of tomorrow. When 25 donors join them by making a gift to the Future of Business Fund, their $10,000 gift will be unlocked. Support the School of Business Administration as it accelerates investment in artificial intelligence and technology. Make a gift today!
25 / 25 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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Alexander Match for the Rebel Student Venture Fund
Owens (BBA 1971) and Emily Alexander of Oxford are committed to supporting student entrepreneurs. Owens, the first entrepreneur-in-residence at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, often mentors business students trying to launch new ventures. The Rebel Student Venture Fund will give these students the financial backing they need to get off the ground. The Alexanders are matching every dollar given to the fund, up to $1,000. Your gift can have double the impact! Support student entrepreneurs now!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,000
DeltaDog Challenge for School of Business Administration Building Fund
Chip Brown (BBA 1999), the owner of DeltaDog in Oxford, participates in the mentorship program at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to advise students to start and run small businesses. While meeting weekly at the School of Business Administration, he noticed that the common areas where students meet and work together could use some new furniture and improvements. He is challenging you to join him by making a gift to the School of Business Administration Building Fund. When 20 gifts are made, he will give $1,000 to help renovate and improve spaces for our Business School students!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$1,125
Viner Challenge Celebrating 25 Years of the Banking Symposium
Brigitte and Stanley Viner (BBA 1979) of Birmingham, Alabama, want you to join them in giving to the School of Business Administration Trading Room Fund! In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Banking Symposium, they have pledged $1,125. They would like to encourage at least 10 more gifts to the fund in increments of $25. Unlock this gift and celebrate with us today!
10 / 10 Gifts
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$5,000
BASE Board President Challenge for Professional Sales Scholarships
Tim Williams of RJ Young in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as the BASE Board President and is a strong believer in the power of scholarships to change students’ lives. In partnership with RJ Young, they have pledged $5,000 and are challenging 15 individuals to join them in supporting the School of Business Administration Professional Sales Scholarship Fund. Join them by making a gift of any size! Ole Miss BASE creates opportunities for students to connect with corporate partners in sales, supply chain management and business analytics.
Completed
$2,000
Hedberg Challenge for Risk Management and Insurance
Sydney Hedberg (BBA 2015) of Park City, Utah, is challenging you to support the Risk Management and Insurance program on Giving Day! Sydney is a proud RMI alumna and credits the Ole Miss School of Business Administration for playing a big role in her success today. She will give $2,000 to the RMI program when 20 people join her by making a gift. Make a gift of any size and unlock these funds now!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$2,000
John R. Bunten Jr. Challenge for Ole Miss Real Estate
The children of John R. Bunten, Jr. (BBA 1980) of Dallas, Texas are joining to honor him with a Giving Day challenge! Bunten has served as the chair and president of the Ole Miss Business Real Estate Board and is dedicated to the success of the School of Business Administration and its students. His adult children decided to love and honor him by making a $2,000 gift to what he loves at Ole Miss: the real estate program. Join them and make your gift go further! When 20 people give, their $2,000 gift will be unlocked.
Completed
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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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Participating Groups
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts College of Liberal Arts The Ole Miss Fund Academic Centers & Institutes Enrollment Management 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 Women's Council University Libraries University Museum and Historic Houses
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