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Division of Diversity and Community Engagement

This is for Now. This is for Ever. This is for a stronger UM.

For a More Equitable and Engaged University

Together on Giving Day, we can strengthen UM’s commitment to advancing institutional capacity for equity, cultivating a diverse and equitable community, and fostering an inclusive campus climate.

Your financial support helps UM address gaps and apply solutions toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community. When you give to scholarships like the UM Inclusive Retention Fund, you enable us to help more students reach graduation in an enriching and timely fashion. By investing in student programming, your support provides a sense of belonging that builds community and fosters the leaders that will help shape the future.

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

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The Earnestine Cooper McCain Challenge
In 1981, Mrs. Earnestine Cooper McCain of Batesville, Mississippi, earned her master’s degree in Education from the University of Mississippi. Mrs. McCain taught for 36 years, mostly in the North Panola School District. Of her 10 children, seven are Ole Miss alumni. She is also a proud grandmother, aunt, and mother-in-law to UM graduates. We are pleased to honor her lifelong commitment by supporting UM’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. The McCains will match every dollar donated to the Earnestine Cooper McCain challenge up to $1,981. Make your gift today and join us in supporting DEI efforts!
$1,981 MATCHED
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$6,000
Rich Call and PwC Challenge for Cross Cultural Engagement
Richard Call (BBA, BA 99 and Baccy 00) of Houston, Texas, and PwC are committed to advancing the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement and are challenging the UM Family to join them. If 30 people make a gift of any size to Diversity and Community Engagement, Rich and PwC will contribute $6,000 to the Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement.
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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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$1,000
Dr. Blake's Diversity and Community Engagement Challenge
Dr. Steven Blake (BA 80) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cherishes his role in supporting the growth and agency of Black Mississippi students. In 2018, the Nu Upsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha held their 40th Anniversary Reunion and presented James Meredith with the inaugural Legacy Award and Rose Flenorl (1st Nu Epsilon Alpha Sweetheart) with the Humanitarian Award. In honor of his fond memories from 2018, Dr. Blake is challenging 18 people to make a gift to the DCE Support Fund. Upon the first 18 gifts, Dr. Blake will give $1,000!
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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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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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