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Ole Miss Giving Day
School of Education
Events
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Past Events
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!
25 / 25 Donors
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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.
25 / 25 Donors
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 5 | |
7 | School of Education | 5 | |
8 | School of Pharmacy | 4 | |
9 | School of Business Administration | 4 | |
10 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 3 | |
11 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 3 | |
12 | College of Liberal Arts | 2 | |
13 | The Ole Miss Fund | 2 | |
14 | School of Applied Sciences | 2 | |
15 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 1 |
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | University Museum and Historic Houses | 8 | |
7 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 6 | |
8 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 5 | |
9 | The Ole Miss Fund | 4 | |
10 | School of Law | 4 | |
11 | Graduate School | 3 | |
12 | School of Applied Sciences | 3 | |
13 | School of Engineering | 3 | |
14 | College of Liberal Arts | 2 | |
15 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 2 |
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Top Departments by Donors!
See what department is leading the way in Giving Day donors!
Rank | Department | Donors |
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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 |
6 | The Ole Miss Fund | 121 |
7 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 69 |
8 | University Bands | 65 |
9 | Graduate School | 59 |
10 | Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship | 58 |
11 | College of Liberal Arts | 57 |
12 | School of Business Administration | 57 |
13 | School of Engineering | 56 |
14 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 55 |
15 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 52 |
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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!
25 / 25 Donors
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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.
25 / 25 Gifts
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 8 | |
7 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 7 | |
8 | School of Education | 6 | |
9 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 3 | |
10 | The Ole Miss Fund | 3 | |
11 | Graduate School | 3 | |
12 | University Bands | 3 | |
13 | School of Business Administration | 3 | |
14 | School of Engineering | 2 | |
15 | University Museum and Historic Houses | 2 |
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | Student Affairs | 11 | |
7 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 11 | |
8 | Croft Institute for International Studies | 9 | |
9 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 9 | |
10 | School of Business Administration | 8 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 7 | |
12 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 7 | |
13 | School of Journalism and New Media | 6 | |
14 | School of Engineering | 6 | |
15 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 6 |
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Top Area by Gifts!
See which area secured the most gifts on Giving Day!
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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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 | |
6 | Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship | 83 | |
7 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 70 | |
8 | University Bands | 67 | |
9 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 66 | |
10 | Graduate School | 66 | |
11 | School of Engineering | 59 | |
12 | School of Business Administration | 58 | |
13 | College of Liberal Arts | 57 | |
14 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 54 | |
15 | School of Journalism and New Media | 52 |
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Name a Grove Squirrel!
On April 5th from 2:00pm-3:00pm CST, for one hour only, a gift of $50 or more will allow you to name a Grove Squirrel! Fill out your name when submitting your gift, and we will send you a certificate!
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