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Ole Miss Giving Day
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Events
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Past Events
Cole Eftink Fellowship Fund Challenge
The Cole Eftink Fellows Program supports underrepresented minority doctoral students. Dr. Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, is challenging five people to join her in supporting this fund. In response, she will contribute $500! Gifts of all sizes help to unlock these funds and contribute to an increased sense of belonging across our campus.
5 / 5 Gifts
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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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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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Advancing STEM Scholarship Challenge
The Advancing STEM Scholarship awards students pursuing advanced degrees in the STEM fields who have demonstrated support for women in the field. Dr. Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, is challenging 10 people to support this important fund on Giving Day. When 10 people make a gift, Dean Kluck will contribute $1,000 to Advancing STEM! Your support of this fund goes even further today!
10 / 10 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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Graduate School Grove Tree Challenge
UM's nationally recognized Landscaping Services is supporting the Graduate School with one of the most exciting challenges in Giving Day history. When you make a gift of $500 or more to the Graduate School, you will be entered to win a seedling from the Grove's famous Champion Tree. This is your opportunity to impact the lives of students and win your own Grove tree!
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