Thank You!

Hotty Toddy, gosh almighty! What a Giving Day! You and others generously supported what you love about the University of Mississippi. Working together, we raised $2,485,300!
Think of the potential we unlocked by coming together to make our University stronger and fuel progress in our state, nation and world! The incredible success of Giving Day proves that our family is BETTER TOGETHER. We are ALL Ole Miss!

Although Giving Day 2021 has concluded, please visit https://give.olemiss.edu for ways to support Ole Miss. Again, thank you!

Ford Center Receives $50,000 Gift from Alumna Nancye Starnes
Apr 14, 2021

Nancye Starnes, a longtime supporter of the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts and many arts initiatives at the University of Mississippi, has contributed $50,000 towards the Giving Day total.

Ms. Starnes’ gift will go directly to efforts to bring world-class musicians to the university and north Mississippi, including Renee Fleming, one of the world’s foremost sopranos. Fleming’s performance will also feature a panel discussion on Music and the Mind, a program that studies the positive effects music has on overall health. Additionally, Fleming will conduct a master’s class with Ole Miss students, serving the university’s mission well beyond a first-class musical performance.

Ms. Starnes of Charleston, South Carolina, was inspired to make this Giving Day gift by her lifelong love for the arts. She has nurtured the arts – especially the performing arts – for many years at the University of Mississippi. Thank you, Ms. Starnes, for this extraordinary support!

Please join Ms. Starnes in contributing to the many arts programs at Ole Miss during Giving Day!

Boyces Add $15K to Their Endowment
Apr 14, 2021

Chancellor and Mrs. Boyce are inspired by the generosity from the Ole Miss Family during Giving Day. The Boyce Family decided to further strengthen their existing endowment to support student teachers in the School of Education by adding $15,000.

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Winston and Gentry Collier School of Applied Sciences Match
Winston (BA 03) and Gentry Collier of Oxford, MS, want to maximize the impact of your gifts today. They are providing a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $2,500, to the School of Applied Sciences. Let's do this!
$2,090 MATCHED
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Medgar Evers Law Scholarship Match
Tobi (JD 03) and Evan (UM Law Adjunct Professor) Young, of Austin, TX, seek to maximize the impact of your giving. The Youngs have graciously offered to match every dollar donated to the Medgar Evers Law Scholarship up to $1,000. Make your gift now and help our Law students!
$1,000 MATCHED
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Chaney's Pharmacy Match
The owners of Chaney’s Pharmacy, Brent Smith (BSPH 75) and Laura Smith (BSPH 80) are matching the first $1,000 in gifts committed to the School of Pharmacy during Giving Day. Make your gift now and watch it go twice as far!
$1,000 MATCHED
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Ole Miss Women's Council Match
Former chair of the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy, Karen Moore (BS 82) of Nashville, TN, wants to maximize the impact of support during Giving Day. Karen has enthusiastically offered to match the first $5,000 given to the OMWC. Please make your gift now and help enhance this remarkable scholarship program! So exciting … and thank you!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$500
Department of Chemical Engineering Chair Challenge
Dr. Adam Smith (BSChE 02, MSESC 04), Chair and Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once the Department of Chemical Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Gifts
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$500
Campus Recreation and Sport Club Challenge
Family Leadership Council members want you to join them in supporting the Department of Campus Recreation and over 700 athletes that participate in 29 Ole Miss Sport Club programs! Gifts from 15 alumni and friends will unlock a gift of $500 from the Council! Help Campus Recreation and Ole Miss Sport Clubs get "back in the game" in 2021-2022!
15 / 15 Donors
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$1,800
Staton Society Board Member Challenge
Brittany Barbee, Caroline Eley Creson, Jeffrey Graves, Alex Heideman, Lauren Jee, Catherine Pettis, Michael Shoptaw, and Locke Houston Waldrop of the School of Law’s Staton Society Board have joined forces and are challenging 15 people to support the Staton Society. When this goal is met, they will contribute $1,800. Gifts of all sizes help us unlock these important funds. Make your gift now!
15 / 15 Donors
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$500
Student Disability Services Challenge
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting Student Disability Services! When 10 separate gifts are made, an additional $500 will be unlocked to enhance these essential campus services!
10 / 10 Donors
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$500
University Health Services Challenge
Members of the Family Leadership Council are challenging alumni, parents and friends to join them in supporting University Health Services! Ten gifts to this crucial student resources will unlock a $500 contribution from the Council.
10 / 10 Donors
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$800
The Diversity Leadership Council Board Challenge
The Law School Diversity Leadership Council wants to maximize the impact of your giving today! If 15 people make a gift to the Medgar Evers Law Scholarship, the council has generously agreed to give $800. Thanks!
15 / 15 Donors
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$250
Moyle Southern Foodways Challenge
Culinary explorer Mike Moyle of Sausalito, CA, is an enthusiastic member and supporter of the Southern Foodways Alliance. If five people join him in making a gift to SFA, he will contribute $250!
5 / 5 Donors
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$1,500
McIntyre Center for Southern Studies Challenge
Patrick McIntyre, a Southern Studies alumnus (MA 95) of Nashville, TN, is asking five people to join him in giving to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. To celebrate, he will in turn make a $1,500 contribution to the Center!
5 / 5 Donors
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$5,000
Magee Center Challenge
The Oxford Creamery and its owners, Hudson and Lo Magee of Oxford, Mississippi, are challenging you to join in supporting alcohol and other drug education on campus. When 25 gifts are made to the William Magee Center, a $5,000 challenge gift will be unlocked. Support this meaningful resource for Ole Miss students and help secure vital funds. Please make your gift today!
25 / 25 Gifts
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$2,500
Vasilyev Family School of Applied Sciences Challenge
The Vasilyev Family of Oxford, MS, has teamed up to support the School of Applied Sciences. The Vasilyevs will give $2,500 once 20 gifts are made to the School of Applied Sciences. Gifts of all sizes will help us unlock this challenge. Make your gift today!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$5,000
Fitzsimmons Women in Business Challenge
Kim Fitzsimmons (BBA 87) of Dallas, TX, is an advocate for women in the School of Business Administration. Today, she is challenging the Ole Miss Family to make 15 gifts to the Women in Business organization. When those 15 gifts come in, she will celebrate by making a gift of $5,000! Hotty Toddy!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,500
School of Business Challenge
David Smith (BBA 89) of Dallas, TX, wants to help maximize your gift in support of Ole Miss Business students. He has committed $1,500 to the School of Business Administration after 15 donors step up with gifts to the Business School. Make your gift now to help us unlock this gift!
15 / 15 Donors
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$15,000
Track and Field Facility Challenge
An anonymous donor is challenging the Ole Miss Family to support the new Track and Field facility. If 25 people will make gifts of any size, this alumnus will contribute $15,000 toward the project! Please give now to help unlock these critical funds.
25 / 25 Gifts
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$15,000
Ole Miss First Challenge
Phillip (BBA 90) and Audra (BA 95, MS 97) Bowman of Ridgeland, MS, want to inspire alumni and friends to join them in supporting the Ole Miss First Mentor and Scholarship program. If 15 people step up and support Ole Miss First, the Bowmans will contribute $15,000. Make your gift now and help us unlock these funds! Wow ... and thanks!
15 / 15 Donors
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$5,000
Ole Miss Fund Challenge
Woods (JD 70) and Lynn (72) Eastland of Indianola, MS, are committed to opening doors for students across our campuses. They want to maximize the impact of your gift today by generously contributing a gift of $5,000 once 100 gifts have been made to the Ole Miss Fund! By supporting the Ole Miss Fund, you help address the most pressing needs on our campus and provide Ole Miss students with the resources they need to succeed. Help us unlock this exciting challenge by making a gift today! Thank you!
100 / 100 Gifts
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$5,000
Ole Miss Women's Council Challenge
Current Chair of the Ole Miss Women's Council, Liz Randall (BBA 03, MBA 05), of Oxford, MS, has seen the power of investing in students. Today, she is challenging the Ole Miss Family to make 36 gifts in honor of the 36 OMWC Scholars. When that goal is met, she has generously agreed to make a $5,000 gift. Contributions of all sizes help us unlock these critical funds. Make your gift now!
36 / 36 Donors
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$15,000
Dr. Jesse L. White, Jr. Fund for the Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement
Dr. Jesse L. White (BA 66) of Chapel Hill, NC, believes in and supports the vision and work of the Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement. Today he is challenging the University of Mississippi family to make 15 gifts in support of this vital campus unit which develops enriching programs and services that support the University’s core value of inclusiveness. When this challenge is met, Dr. White has generously committed $15,000. Help unlock this tremendous gift by investing in plans to create the most inclusive campus environment possible. Please make your gift now! Hotty Toddy!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,000
DeProw Higher Education Department Challenge
Dr. Summer DeProw (PhD 14) of Jonesboro, AR, is challenging alumni and friends to support of the School of Education's Department of Higher Education. If 15 people make a gift to Higher Education studies, Dr. DeProw will contribute $1,000. Help us unlock these funds by making a gift now!
15 / 15 Donors
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$10,000
Sparky's School of Education Challenge
UM Dean of Students Emeritus, Dr. Sparky Reardon (PhD 00) of Taylor, MS, is a proud graduate of the School of Education. If 60 people make a gift to any School of Education fund, he will reciprocate with an amazing $10,000 gift. Help unlock these funds by making a gift now! Hotty Toddy!
60 / 60 Donors
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$1,000
Jill and Keith Carter Day 2 Challenge
Keith (BBA 01, MBA 16) and Jill (BAccy 00, MAccy 02), of Oxford, MS, believe investing in the lives of student athletes. Today, the Carters are challenging 33 MORE people to make a gift to the Forward Together fund. Not only will you earn triple priority points, but when this goal is met the Carters will give ANOTHER $1,000. Go Rebels!
33 / 33 Donors
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$500
Coach Trachsel – Head Coach Softball
Whether it’s a lot or a little, your contributions are a vital part of our success! If 10 people donate to the Softball program Coach Trachsel will give $500! Giving Day is rounding third and heading home!
10 / 10 Donors
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Leaderboard
Russell's Final Countdown Prize!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 4 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 14 will earn an additional $1,100, thanks to the generosity of Gail Russell (BA 76) of Louisville, KY. Act now by making a gift and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank Prize Academic Giving Area Gifts
1 $1,100 University Bands 25
2 Student Affairs 8
3 School of Engineering 4
4 Love your Department 3
5 University Museum and Historic Houses 3
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Happy Hour Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 13 will earn an additional $2,000. Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Academic Giving Area Gifts
1 $2,000 School of Law 30
2 University Bands 18
3 Patterson School of Accountancy 9
4 School of Education 7
5 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 4
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Ole Miss Athletics Leaderboard
See which squads are in the lead with number of gifts.
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Forward Together (Triple Points) 102
2 Track and Field, and Cross Country 25
3 Softball 14
4 Football 12
5 Soccer 11
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School of Engineering Dean's Match
Dean Dave Puleo and his wife, Sue, want to double your gift to the Ole Miss School of Engineering.  They are providing a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $1,000, to expand educational opportunities through the School of Engineering.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Ferris Museum and Historic Houses Matching Gift
Bill and Marcie Ferris of Chapel Hill, NC, believe that the UM Museum and Historic Houses are centric to the cultural opportunities at Ole Miss. They want to maximize the impact of your giving by matching all gifts to the Museum up to $1,000! Double your impact with a gift today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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G&M Pharmacy Challenge
The owners of G&M Pharmacy, Bob (BSPH 77) and Penny Lomenick, are generously offering to match the second $1,000 in gifts committed to the School of Pharmacy during Giving Day. Make your gift now, and do double the good for our deserving Pharmacy students!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,000
School of Engineering Dean's Challenge
Dean Dave Puleo and his wife, Sue, ask you to step up and help today. When 20 gifts are made to the School of Engineering, this couple will respond with a gift of $1,000.  Let’s go Engineering alumni and friends!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$500
Department of Computer and Information Science Chair Challenge
Dr. Dawn Wilkins, chair of computer and information science, is challenging 10 people to hop online and make a gift to the Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering. Ten gifts will unlock her challenge gift of $500! Hotty Toddy!
10 / 10 Gifts
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$500
Career Center Challenge
The Family Leadership Council is challenging you to join them in supporting the Career Center! When 10 people make a gift to this important resource for students, the Council will provide an additional $500!
10 / 10 Donors
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$25,000
Black Student Union Challenge
An anonymous donor has stepped forward with remarkable support for the Black Student Union in honor of the Ole Miss 8. This individual is also encouraging alumni and friends to support the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. When 30 gifts are made to any of the DCE giving initiatives, the donor will contribute $25,000. Please help create one of the most inclusive campus environments around by helping unlock these transformational funds.
30 / 30 Gifts
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$500
University Counseling Center Challenge
The Family Leadership Council has issued an exciting challenge. When 10 gifts are made to support the University Counseling Center, the Council will contribute $500 to this vital student resource!
10 / 10 Donors
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$500
Bessie Young Council Challenge
Laura Hill Dixon (JD 06) of Jackson, MS, is challenging the Ole Miss Family to join her in supporting the Bessie Young Council within the School of Law. If five people make a gift to the Bessie Young Council, Laura will contribute $500. Help unlock these funds by making your gift today!
5 / 5 Donors
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$1,000
Law Professors Moot Court Competition Challenge
School of Law Professors Carnetzky, Gershon, Hall and Rychlak have joined forces and challenge you to support the Moot Court Competition within the School of Law. If 10 people make a contribution to the Moot Court, they will step up and contribute $1,000. Make your gift now, to help us unlock these critical funds!
10 / 10 Donors
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$10,000
Baumann College of Liberal Arts Challenge
When 50 alumni and friends step forward with gifts of any size to support the College of Liberal Arts, Dr. Lee Baumann of Talladega, AL, will make a generous gift of $10,000 in support of liberal arts scholarships.
50 / 50 Donors
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$1,000
Ferris Center For the Study of Southern Culture Challenge
Bill and Marcie Ferris of Chapel Hill, NC, are committing $1,000 if five people join them in supporting the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Now is the time to make your gift now to help unlock these incredible funds!
5 / 5 Donors
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$25,000
Bailey Family Patterson School of Accountancy Challenge
Jackie Bailey (BBA 81) and her son, Matthew Bailey (BAccy06, MAccy07) of Byram and Jackson, MS, are challenging 60 people to contribute a gift to the nationally recognized Patterson School of Accountancy. If alumni and friends rise to their challenge, Jackie and Matthew have graciously committed $25,000 in support of exceptional scholarship opportunities.
60 / 60 Donors
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$1,000
Carolyn Ellis Staton Student Travel Fund Challenge
William Staton of Oxford, MS, believes that offering enriching student experiences creates well-rounded future leaders. If 10 donors join him in supporting student travel opportunities, he will add $1,000 to the Carolyn Ellis Staton Student Travel Fund, paying tribute to his late wife – the dedicated and dynamic former Provost, Interim Law Dean and Law Professor at Ole Miss.
10 / 10 Donors
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$10,000
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Challenge Gift
The Madison Charitable Foundation is challenging 10 people to make a gift to support the extraordinary Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. In return, the foundation will make a gift of $10,000! Show the Ford Center some love!
10 / 10 Donors
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$5,000
Engineering Advisory and Advancement Council
The Engineering Advisory and Advancement Council will step forward with an incredible $5,000 gift to bolster our outstanding School of Engineering when 10 alumni and friends make gifts. Please contribute now to unlock these vital funds for our School! Thank you!
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,500
Keith and Jill Carter Challenge
Keith (BBA 01, MBA 16) and Jill (BAccy 00, MAccy 02), of Oxford, MS, believe investing in the lives of student athletes. Today, the Carters are challenging 33 people to make a gift to the Forward Together fund. Not only will you earn triple priority points, but when this goal is met the Carters will give $1,500. Go Rebels!
33 / 33 Donors
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$1,000
Graduate School Dean's Challenge
With over 80 master’s and 40 doctoral programs, Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, believes in the power of higher education and advanced degrees. That’s why Dean Kluck has graciously offered to make an incredible $1,000 gift to the Graduate School once 10 alumni and friends step forward with gifts of any size! Help us unlock this exciting challenge by making a gift today!
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,928
University Bands Challenge
Randy and Carol Rawlings of Oxford, MS, is challenging 30 members of the Ole Miss Family to make gifts to the University Bands. When the challenge is met, they will give $1,928 in honor of the founding year of the university's bands. Wow … and many thanks!
30 / 30 Donors
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$2,500
Justin Adam Breedlove Memorial Scholarship Challenge
Neal and Donna Clement of Saltillo, MS, have established the Justin Adam Breedlove Memorial Scholarship in honor of their dear friend and avid Rebel fan. When five alumni and friends make a gift to this scholarship fund, Neal and Donna will contribute $2,500 to pay tribute to Justin and the Breedlove family. Support students and honor the memory of a beloved member of the Ole Miss Family by contributing to this fund today.
5 / 5 Donors
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$1,000
Phillips Mississippi Teacher Corps Challenge
Frances Phillips (BA 68) of Easton, MD, believes in the work of Mississippi Teacher Corps. She is challenging 15 people to join her in making a gift in support of Mississippi Teacher Corps in the UM School of Education to unlock her gift of $1,000.
15 / 15 Donors
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$1,000
Grigsby Education Equity Undergraduate Scholarship Challenge
Dr. Kathleen Grigsby (MED 99), of Jackson, MS, feel strongly that representation in our teacher education programs holds great importance for K-12 students. She is challenging 20 people to participate in Giving Day and contribute a gift to the Education Equity Undergraduate Scholarship to unlock her gift of $1,000.
20 / 20 Donors
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$6,000
Mouron Family Challenge for the School of Business Administration
Christopher Mouron (BBA 05) and Rachelle Mouron (BSES 04) of Mountain Brook, AL, will contribute $6,000 from the Mouron Family Foundation toward School of Business Administration scholarships if 10 alumni and friends make gifts to the B School. Help us unlock these generous and vital funds by making your gift today. Wow … and thank you!
10 / 10 Donors
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$500
Coach Mott – Head Coach Soccer
We’ve had 10 big wins this season and we’re looking for 10 more! If 10 people donate $500 to the Women’s Soccer program Coach Mott and his wife will make a $500 as well. Let’s “kick” on and make Ole Miss soccer better!
10 / 10 Donors
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Leaderboard
Pharmacy Department Leaderboard
The department within the School of Pharmacy that is able to attract the most dollars during Giving Day 2021 will earn an additional $1,500 in funds from Dean David D. Allen! Second place will earn, $1,000, third place will earn $600, and fourth place will earn $400. Let the competition begin!
Rank Prize Pharmacy Department Leaderboard Raised
1 $1,500 Pharmacy Administration Fund $11,500.00
2 $1,000 BioMolecular Science $2,470.00
3 $600 Pharmacy Practice $695.00
4 $400 Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery $470.00
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The Middleton Lunch Time Special!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on April 14 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Randle Middleton (BA 82) and Lynda Middleton of Huntsville, AL. Make your gift now to help your favorite area of campus enjoy added resources!
Rank Prize Academic Giving Area Gifts
1 $2,000 School of Education 44
2 Student Affairs 32
3 University Bands 23
4 School of Law 22
5 The Ole Miss Fund 18
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Early Bird Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and noon on April 13 will earn an additional $2,000. Make your gift right away to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
Rank Prize Academic Giving Area Gifts
1 $2,000 School of Law 81
2 Student Affairs 31
3 School of Education 30
4 University Bands 29
5 William Magee Center 21
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Top Area by Gifts
See which Giving Area has secured the most gifts!
Rank Department Gifts
1 University Bands 289
2 School of Law 171
3 Student Affairs 158
4 School of Education 141
5 The Ole Miss Fund 109
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Giving Areas
The Ole Miss Fund Division of Diversity and Community Engagement School of Engineering Student Affairs Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate School Southern Foodways Alliance William Magee Center for Wellness Education University Museum and Historic Houses School of Business School of Law The Ole Miss Women's Council University Libraries Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts Ole Miss First College of Liberal Arts School of Applied Sciences Patterson School of Accountancy School of Education School of Journalism and New Media Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College School of Pharmacy University Bands
Ole Miss Giving Day Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 MS 734
2 TX 92
3 TN 74
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