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Realtree Early Bird Special!
The academic unit or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 4 will earn an additional $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Bill ( BBA 1973) and Shannon Jordan, and their son Tyler Jordan (BS 2016), founders of Realtree in Columbus, Georgia. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $1,000 | School of Law | 56 |
2 | School of Education | 51 | |
3 | College of Liberal Arts | 19 | |
4 | School of Business Administration | 18 | |
5 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 14 | |
6 | School of Journalism and New Media | 12 | |
7 | Student Affairs | 12 | |
8 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 11 | |
9 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 10 | |
10 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 9 | |
11 | University Libraries | 9 | |
12 | School of Engineering | 9 | |
13 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 7 | |
14 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 6 | |
15 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 4 |
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Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! Now & Ever Campaign co-chairs Leigh Anne (BS 82) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 85) of Memphis, Tennessee, are challenging Rebel Nation to 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 5 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of the Tuohy family. 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 | 146 |
2 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 72 | |
3 | School of Pharmacy | 38 | |
4 | School of Journalism and New Media | 31 | |
5 | School of Education | 27 | |
6 | Ole Miss First | 16 | |
7 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 15 | |
8 | College of Liberal Arts | 8 | |
9 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 7 | |
10 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 6 | |
11 | School of Business Administration | 5 | |
12 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 5 | |
13 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 4 | |
14 | School of Engineering | 4 | |
15 | Student Affairs | 3 |
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Department Leaderboard!
See which department is leading the way in donors. Make a gift to the area of campus that means the most to you!
Rank | Department | Donors |
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1 | School of Education | 412 |
2 | School of Law | 226 |
3 | College of Liberal Arts | 153 |
4 | Student Affairs | 149 |
5 | School of Journalism and New Media | 148 |
6 | School of Pharmacy | 125 |
7 | School of Business Administration | 119 |
8 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 113 |
9 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 113 |
10 | The Ole Miss Fund | 85 |
11 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 64 |
12 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 63 |
13 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 57 |
14 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 53 |
15 | School of Engineering | 49 |
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Nicholson Challenge for the School of Education
In celebration of the School of Education's 120th anniversary, Lisa and Chuck Nicholson challenge 120 people to make a gift of any size to any area in the School of Education. When 120 people make a gift, the Nicholsons will give $50,000! Make a gift now to support the next generation of educators and help unlock these transformational funds.
120 / 120 Donors
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Ashley and Joel Hanel Challenge for Student Teachers
Ashley (MA 2016) and Joel Hanel (MA 2015, PhD 2017) of Richmond, Virginia, are calling on the Ole Miss Family to support student teachers! When 15 people make a gift to the School of Education Student Teaching Fund, the Hanels will contribute a gift of $1,000. Make your gift now to help unlock these critical funds.
15 / 15 Donors
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Vice Chancellor Parks Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 4 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Vice Chancellor for Development Charlotte Parks. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus claim these funds.
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $2,000 | School of Journalism and New Media | 46 |
2 | School of Education | 29 | |
3 | Student Affairs | 25 | |
4 | School of Pharmacy | 21 | |
5 | College of Liberal Arts | 19 | |
6 | School of Business Administration | 13 | |
7 | School of Law | 12 | |
8 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 12 | |
9 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 10 | |
10 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 9 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Fund | 8 | |
12 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 7 | |
13 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 7 | |
14 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 6 | |
15 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 6 |
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School of Education vs. School of Law
First School to reach 300 donors will earn an ice cream social paid for by the losing school!
Rank | School | % +/- | Goal |
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1 | School of Education | +37.33% |
412
goal: 300
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2 | School of Law | -24.67% |
226
goal: 300
|
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Make Mine Monthly!
Want to make a lasting impact? Select “recurring monthly” when you make your gift and we’ll send you a red and gold Lyceum lapel pin as a thank you!
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Grove Tree Challenge
UM's nationally recognized Landscaping Services is supporting our University with one of the most exciting challenges in Giving Day history. When you make a gift of $1,000 or more to any fund, you will be entered to win a seedling from one of the Grove's famous pecan trees. This is your opportunity to impact the lives of students and win your own Grove tree! There will be a drawing at 4:30 p.m. (CST) on April 4 and April 5.
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Funky's Happy Hour Special!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 4 will earn an additional $500 thanks to Funky's! Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $500 | School of Education | 22 |
2 | School of Pharmacy | 12 | |
3 | School of Journalism and New Media | 7 | |
4 | College of Liberal Arts | 6 | |
5 | University Bands | 6 | |
6 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 5 | |
7 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 5 | |
8 | Student Affairs | 5 | |
9 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 4 | |
10 | School of Business Administration | 3 | |
11 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 3 | |
12 | School of Applied Sciences | 3 | |
13 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 2 | |
14 | The Ole Miss Fund | 2 | |
15 | Center for Manufacturing Excellence | 2 |
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Chancellor's Lunchtime Special
Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce and Emily Boyce have generously pledged $2,500 to the school or unit that attracts the most gifts between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5. You don't want to miss this lunchtime special, so be ready to give to what you love about Ole Miss!
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $2,500 | School of Education | 48 |
2 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 28 | |
3 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 26 | |
4 | School of Journalism and New Media | 18 | |
5 | Student Affairs | 17 | |
6 | College of Liberal Arts | 16 | |
7 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 11 | |
8 | School of Business Administration | 8 | |
9 | School of Pharmacy | 8 | |
10 | School of Applied Sciences | 7 | |
11 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 6 | |
12 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 4 | |
13 | Ole Miss First | 4 | |
14 | School of Engineering | 4 | |
15 | The Ole Miss Fund | 4 |
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Top Department By Dollars
Top Department By Dollars
Rank | Department | Raised |
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1 | School of Business Administration | $5,030,443.00 |
2 | School of Journalism and New Media | $1,016,062.00 |
3 | Institute for the Arts | $100,075.00 |
4 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | $32,043.00 |
5 | School of Education | $26,805.00 |
6 | College of Liberal Arts | $24,866.00 |
7 | School of Pharmacy | $21,766.00 |
8 | School of Law | $19,873.00 |
9 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | $18,750.01 |
10 | The Ole Miss Fund | $12,404.00 |
11 | Patterson School of Accountancy | $9,681.00 |
12 | School of Engineering | $8,461.00 |
13 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | $8,294.00 |
14 | Student Affairs | $8,127.00 |
15 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | $5,732.00 |
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School of Education Excellence in Education Fund
Ginny and Bill Street (BAED 1977) of Alabaster, Alabama, are challenging 10 people to make a gift to the School of Education Excellence in Education Fund, which supports projects by faculty and graduate students that advance teaching, learning, research and service. When 15 people make a gift, the Streets will contribute a gift of $1,000!
15 / 15 Donors
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Hosemann Family Challenge for Autism Education
The Hosemann Family Autism Foundation, established by Lynn and the Hon. Delbert Hosemann (JD 1972) and their family, is committed to improving access to quality education for all Mississippians through supporting students enrolled in the Applied Behavior Analysis program. Today, they are challenging 20 members of the Ole Miss Family to join them in this important work. When 20 people make a gift to this transformational fund, they have graciously agreed to invest another $5,000 into the ABA program! Give today!
20 / 20 Donors
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Seigle Family Breakfast Challenge
The academic unit or school that secures the most gifts between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on April 5 will earn an additional $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Cindy and Jonathan Seigle of Oxford, Mississippi. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $1,000 | School of Education | 39 |
2 | Student Affairs | 7 | |
3 | School of Pharmacy | 6 | |
4 | School of Business Administration | 5 | |
5 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 4 | |
6 | School of Journalism and New Media | 3 | |
7 | College of Liberal Arts | 2 | |
8 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 2 | |
9 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 2 | |
10 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 2 | |
11 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 1 | |
12 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 1 | |
13 | School of Applied Sciences | 1 | |
14 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 1 | |
15 | University Bands | 1 |
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You + 2 Influencer Challenge!
Serving as an influencer is as easy as “You+2.” On Giving Day, make your gift using your unique influencer link and encourage two others to make a gift through your link on Giving Day to score an exclusive throw-back pennant!
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Flagship Society Graduation Honor Cord
May 2023 graduates will have the opportunity to join the Flagship Society, the prestigious annual giving recognition group at Ole Miss, for a gift of just $23. Members receive a graduation honor cord in recognition of your Giving Day gift.
Only graduating students are eligible for this challenge. Cords will be available for pick up on the Union Plaza the week prior to graduation.
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Name a Grove Squirrel Challenge
For two hours on one day only, Name a Grove Squirrel is back! From 3-5 p.m. CST on April 4, 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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