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School of Education

This is for Now. This is for Ever. This is for the School of Education.

For Cultivating Leaders and Transforming Lives

The vision of the School of Education is changing the future of Mississippi and beyond. As the largest producer of classroom teachers, school administrators, school counselors, and higher education professionals in Mississippi, our faculty, graduates, and students have an exponential impact now and ever.

Today, your support for scholarships, fellowships, faculty, innovative programs, and expansion of our national models for early childhood education will create a brighter future for children, families, our communities, Mississippi, and the world.

For Accelerating Prominence and Elevating Excellence

Our innovative scholarship and fellowship programs attract and support talented and diverse educators who transform lives and build pathways to equity and achievement; bring more professionals to Mississippi schools who can help children find brighter futures; and elevate and accelerate the important role the School of Education has in teaching, learning, and service.

Together, we will expand faculty, scholarships, and transformational learning experiences at the School of Education.

Your gift goes further on Giving Day! Several members of the Ole Miss Family are challenging you to make a difference in the lives of Education students. Maximize your impact by answering these challenges and helping us unlock critical resources. Your gift - no matter the size - makes a difference. 

It’s easy to give! Ole Miss Giving Day accepts Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and all major credit cards.

$1,000
LaTonya & Marvin Robinson Challenge for the Education Equity Undergraduate Scholarship
The Education Equity Scholarship aims to build a better future that improves Mississippi schools for all. LaTonya Robinson (BAED 98, MED 99, Ed.D. 22) and Marvin Robinson (BSPH 99, PHMD 01) of Batesville, Mississippi, want to maximize the impact of your gifts to this important scholarship. When 25 people make a gift to the Education Equity Scholarship, the Robinsons will make a gift of $1,000!
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Ashley and Joel Hanel Challenge for Student Teachers
Ashley Hanel (MA 16) and Joel Hanel (MA 16, PhD 17) of Richmond, Virginia, are calling on the Ole Miss Family to support student teachers! When 25 people make a gift to the School of Education Student Teaching Fund, the Hanels will make a gift of $1,000. Make your gift now to help unlock these critical funds.
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Vice Chancellor Charlotte Parks' Happy Hour Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 5 will earn an additional $1,500 from Vice Chancellor Charlotte Parks. Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,500 Graduate School 37
2 Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship 35
3 School of Law 20
4 Outreach and Continuing Education 10
5 University Bands 5
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Mike and Donna Glenn Countdown Special
Finish Giving Day strong! The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 4 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 6 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of UM Foundation Board Chair and Now & Ever Campaign Steering Committee member Mike (BBA 77) and Donna Glenn. 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 Pharmacy 58
2 School of Education 53
3 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 31
4 Student Affairs 12
5 Center for the Study of Southern Culture 9
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Top Departments by Donors!
See what department is leading the way in Giving Day donors!
Rank Department Donors
1 School of Pharmacy 175
2 School of Law 173
3 School of Education 147
4 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 146
5 Student Affairs 139
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$25,000
AdVANCE Clark Legacy Scholarship Challenge for Early Childhood Education
Wanikka Vance-Clark (BAED 03) of University Park, Illinois, is passionate about early childhood education. She is willing to make a $25,000 gift in support of scholarships for students studying early childhood education if 25 people join her with a gift of any size!
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Excellence in Education Fund Challenge for Teaching, Learning, Research, and Service
In celebration of the tremendous advancements in teaching, learning, research, and service by faculty and students at the School of Education, an anonymous donor pledges $1,000 when 25 gifts are made to the Excellence in Education Fund. This fund supports faculty and students with seed money to aid co-curricular research and community engagement initiatives.
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Chancellor Boyce's Lunchtime Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on April 6 will earn an additional $2,500, thanks to generosity of Chancellor and First Lady Boyce. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 69
2 School of Law 53
3 Student Affairs 12
4 Ole Miss Alumni Association 9
5 School of Pharmacy 9
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Campaign Co-Chair Early Bird Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 5 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Now & Ever Campaign Co-chairs Debra and Maj. Gen. Leon Collins (BBA 82) of Madison, MS, & Leigh Anne (BS 82) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 85) of Memphis, TN. 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 80
2 School of Education 27
3 School of Pharmacy 22
4 Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship 16
5 Patterson School of Accountancy 12
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Top Area by Gifts!
See which area secured the most gifts on Giving Day!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 201
2 School of Pharmacy 194
3 School of Education 183
4 School of Law 181
5 The Ole Miss Fund 126
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Participating Groups
The Ole Miss Fund Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Ole Miss Alumni Association Center for the Study of Southern Culture College of Liberal Arts Croft Institute for International Studies Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts Graduate School Ole Miss First Outreach and 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 Bands University Libraries University Museum and Historic Houses William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
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