Missed Giving Day?! You can still make a gift!
$ 1,789,557 raised 3,293 gifts
Academic Centers & Institutes has raised $ 55,873 from 287 gifts!
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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. 

Increase your impact! Your gift goes further when you participate in one of our challenges or matching gift opportunities below. 

It’s easy to give! Ole Miss Giving Day accepts Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, all major credit cards and now Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) gifts, allowing you to recommend a grant from your charitable fund through our platform. Consider becoming a monthly donor to build a long-term legacy!

Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence Center for Civil War Research Croft Institute for International Studies Declaration of Independence Center Center for Intelligence & Security Studies Center for the Study of Southern Culture Institute for the Arts Grisham-McLean Institute Trent Lott Leadership Institute Arts Research Creative Activity Fund Greenfield Farm Writers Residency Fund Overby Center for Southern Journalism & Politics
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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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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$5,000
Lee Anne and Bill Fry Challenge for the Grisham-McLean Institute
Lee Anne and Bill Fry (BPA 1980) support the mission of the Grisham-McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement at Ole Miss, which empowers campus and community partners to fight poverty through education, innovation and entrepreneurship. For every 10 gifts made to the Institute, the Frys will give $5,000, up to $25,000 total. Please give now to unlock this most generous investment in our University and our region!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$8,400
Rosen Challenge for Southern Studies Graduate Students
Marc Rosen of Atlanta, an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has pledged to give $8,400 to his Graduate Student Support Fund once the fund receives 25 gifts. Southern Studies graduate students are core to the success of the Center. Support them with your gift today!
25 / 25 Gifts
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$400
Arrington Challenge for Greenfield Farm
Linda Arrington (BA 1996) of Oxford, wants you to support Greenfield Farm, the new writer's residency on the site of William Faulkner's former farm that opens this year. Linda has offered to give $400 when 15 other gifts are made to Greenfield Farm. Please join her and make a gift now!
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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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$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 members Charles Regan Wilson, Ted Ownby and the late Ann Abadie with her gift to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture to benefit faculty/staff support. When 15 gifts are made to the Center, she will give $600. Make a gift and unlock these funds today!
15 / 15 Gifts
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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 Donors
1 Trent Lott Leadership Institute 103
2 Croft Institute for International Studies 12
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$5,000
Challenge for the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom
The Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom is one of the University's newest academic centers. An anonymous donor from the Mississippi Delta is giving $5,000 to the Center to support its programs, speakers and Freedom Scholars program. When 20 people join him by making a gift, his generous $5,000 gift will be unlocked. Secure your support for this challenge now!
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$250
Hollander Challenge for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence
Rick Hollander, a professor at the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, is dedicated to helping students achieve through experiential learning. Hollander is offering a $250 gift when 10 people give to the CME, one of the most dynamic centers on campus with high-achieving students. Give now to unlock these funds!
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$1,500
Guy Hovis Memorial Challenge
In honor of the late Guy Hovis (BS 1963), renowned singer and former director of state operations for Sen. Trent Lott, five generous donors have come together to support the Lott Leadership Institute. When 25 gifts are made, a $1,500 gift will be unlocked to advance leadership programming. Your gift helps us reach the goal.
25 / 25 Gifts
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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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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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