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Past Events


$6,000
Rosen Challenge for CSSC Graduate Students
Marc Rosen of Atlanta, Georgia, an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has pledged to give $6,000 to his Graduate Student Support Fund once the CSSC receives 20 gifts. Southern Studies graduate students are core to the success of the Center. Support them with your gift today!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$1,500
Adkins Family Challenge for the Thomas Mayo Lab
Carol (BA 1987) and Brad Adkins (BA 1987) of Jackson, Tennessee, are proud to support the work of the Thomas Mayo Lab within the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing. When 30 people make a gift to the Mayo Lab, they will give $1,500. Gifts of all sizes help secure these funds!
30 / 30 Gifts
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$500
Trotter Challenge for the Robertson Chair of Insurance Endowment
Beverly and Ike Trotter (BA 1974) of Greenville, Mississippi, are challenging five people to make a gift of any size to the Robertson Chair of Insurance Endowment in the School of Business Administration. When five people give, they will make a gift of $500.
5 / 5 Gifts
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$5,000
Omega Psi Phi Challenge for #74
The Eta Zeta (HZ) chapter of Omega Psi Phi celebrates 50 years at the University of Mississippi this year. To commemorate this event, several HZ brothers have pledged to give $5,000 to the Robert Ben Williams Minority Scholarship Fund, which honors their fellow HZ brother: Ole Miss football legend, businessman and philanthropist Robert Ben Williams (BBA 1976). When 50 people join them in making a gift to this scholarship fund, the HZ brothers will provide $5,000 to this vital scholarship.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$2,000
Niemeyer Challenge for the Dr. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund
Dr. Ryan (PhD 2008) and Cindy Niemeyer of Oxford, Mississippi, are challenging 10 people to make a gift to the Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund for community college transfer students. When 10 people give, the Niemeyers have generously agreed to contribute $2,000!
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,000
The Center at 50 Fund
An anonymous donor invites you to support the Center for the Study of Southern Culture as we lead up to our 50thanniversary in 2027. It will be a time for celebration, reflection and planning for the future. Once we receive 27 gifts, $1,000 will be unlocked.
27 / 27 Gifts
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$500
Coach Yo Challenge for Grove Grocery
The McCuin family is challenging the Ole Miss Family to support Grove Grocery, our campus food bank! When 15 people make a gift, the McCuins have graciously agreed to make a gift of $500 to fight food insecurity at Ole Miss. Don't wait, make your gift now!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$500
Coach Yo Challenge for Women in Business
The McCuin family is proud to support Women in Business! Today, they are challenging 10 people to make a gift to this important student group that inspires and empowers women of all backgrounds to grow in confidence, leadership and professionalism. When that happens, they have graciously agreed to make a gift of $500 to Women in Business. Invest in our future leaders and help us unlock the McCuin family's challenge. Don't wait, make your gift now!
10 / 10 Donors
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Sign the Turret of Ventress Hall
For the first time in years, five Liberal Arts students will have the chance to join more than 100 years of UM students and sign the turret inside Ventress Hall as a special Giving Day treat! Five students who make a gift of any size to the College of Liberal Arts on April 4 will be chosen at random to join Liberal Arts Dean Lee Cohen and sign the wall on April 5 at 2 p.m.!
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Biernacki UMatter Match
Linda, Emily, and Nikki Biernacki of Shreveport, Louisiana, want to maximize your support to UMatter! UMatter serves Ole Miss students facing challenges and ensures academic and personal success. The Biernackis have graciously offered to match all gifts to this important campus resource up to $1,000.
$380 MATCHED
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Banahan Match for Graduate Student Travel in Pharmacy Administration
Director Emeritus of the Center for Pharmacy Marketing and Management Ben Banahan (MS 1977, PhD 1980) knows firsthand the importance of funding travel for our graduate students. That’s why today he is matching the first $2,500 given to support Graduate Student Travel in Pharmacy Administration. Take advantage and double your impact! Make your gift now!
$2,500 MATCHED
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$1,000
School of Engineering Dean's Challenge
Interim Engineering Dean Greg Easson asks you to step up and make an impact today. When 50 gifts are made to the School of Engineering, he will respond with a gift of $1,000. Let’s go, Engineering alumni and friends!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$200
Arrington Challenge for Southern Studies
Linda Arrington (BA 1996) of Oxford, Mississippi, is honoring the work of Dr. Ann Abadie and Dr. Charles R. Wilson by issuing a challenge in support of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Today, when 10 people make a gift of any size to the Center, Linda has graciously agreed to give $200! Help us unlock these funds today!
10 / 10 Donors
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$250
Davis Young Alumni Challenge
Nikki Neely Davis (BA 2004, MA 2007) of Oxford, Mississippi, is challenging you to support the Ole Miss Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council! When 10 people make a gift of any size to the Alumni Association, Nikki has graciously agreed to make a gift of $250.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Jarun Challenge for the Business Law Institute
Nader Jarun (JD 2014) of Jacksonville, Florida, is challenging 20 people to make a gift of any size to the University of Mississippi School of Law, and in response he will give $10,000 Business Law Institute! The Institute helps the School of Law train the next generation of great business lawyers. You can help us secure these funds by making a gift today!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$500
Cole Eftink Fellowship Challenge
The Cole Eftink Fellows Program supports underrepresented minority doctoral students. Dr. Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, is challenging 15 people to join her in supporting this fund. In response, she will contribute $500! Gifts of all sizes help unlock these funds and contribute to an increased sense of belonging across our campus.
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$20,000
Becherer Political Science Challenge
Jenny and Tom Becherer (BA 1985) of Alexandria, Virginia, are challenging the Ole Miss Family to join them in honoring Ole Miss alumnus Lanny Griffith (BA 1973, JD 1976). When 15 people make a gift to the Lanny Griffith Endowment in Political Science, Jenny and Tom will contribute $20,000 to the fund. Help unlock these critical resources today!
15 / 15 Donors
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$1,500
Langmesser Library Challenge
Traute and Jim Langmesser (BA 1969) of Woodbridge, Virginia, have agreed to contribute a challenge gift of $1,500 once 15 gifts have been made to the University Libraries. Your gift gets us one step closer to unlocking this challenge!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$1,500
Spinner Family Challenge for the School of Business
The Spinner Family of Biloxi, Mississippi, is proud to support the Business School on Giving Day! If 20 people make a gift to any area of the School of Business Administration, they have graciously agreed to make a $1,500 gift. Help us unlock these critical funds!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$250
Davis Esports Challenge
Nikki Neely Davis (BA 2004, MA 2007) of Oxford, Mississippi, is challenging you to support the Ole Miss Esports team! When 10 people make a gift of any size to Esports, Nikki has graciously agreed to make a gift of $250.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$1,000
DeBold Business School Challenge
In honor of retired School of Business Administration Assistant Dean Ann Canty, Mary Allen (BA 2012) and Josh DeBold (BBA 2005) of Arlington, Virginia, are challenging 10 people to make a gift to the School of Business Administration Scholarship Fund. When 10 people join them, the DeBolds have graciously agreed to give $1,000. Gifts of all sizes help us unlock these critical scholarship funds! Help us meet this challenge!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$500
Ole Miss Fund Challenge
Alex (BA 2012, MHA 2015) and Maura Langhart (BSES 2014, MBA 2015) of Oxford, Mississippi, are challenging 50 people to support the Ole Miss Fund. When 50 people make a gift, they will contribute $500. Give to unlock these funds that touch every student in every area of the University!
50 / 50 Donors
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$1,000
Lloyd Challenge for MBA Assistantships
Erin Lloyd (MBA 2007) of Arlington, Virginia, is challenging 10 people to support the Zach McClendon Memorial Assistantship Endowment. When 10 people make a gift, Erin has graciously offered to give $1,000 to this important MBA student resource. Give today!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Career Center Challenge
Family Leadership Council members are challenging you to join them in supporting the Career Center! When 15 people make a gift to this important resource for students, the Family Leadership Council will provide an additional $1,000!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,000
Magee Center Challenge
Family Leadership Council members are challenging you to join them in supporting the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education! When 15 people make a gift to this important resource for students, the Family Leadership Council will provide an additional $1,000!
15 / 15 Donors
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$1,000
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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$5,000
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
Completed
$5,000
Honors College Anniversary Challenge
Two anonymous young alumni of North Carolina are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. For every 20 gifts made to the Honors College on Giving Day, the young alumni will give $5,000 up to $25,000! Make your gift now to help unlock these transformative funds for our citizen scholars!
100 / 100 Gifts
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$5,000
Shackelford Challenge for the Patterson School of Accountancy
Amy (BACCY 1999, MACCY 2000) and Jason Shackelford (BBA 1997, MACCY 1998) of Germantown, Tennessee, are proud investors in the new Patterson School of Accountancy Building Fund, and they want you to join them! For every 10 accountancy donors, the Shacklefords have graciously agreed to give $5,000 up to $25,000. Gifts of all sizes help unlock these transformative funds. Don't delay – make your gift to the Accountancy School right now!
50 / 50 Donors
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$500
Department of General Engineering Director Challenge
Dr. Adam Smith (BSChE 2002, MSESC 2004), the director of the General Engineering degree path in the School of Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once the Department of General Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Donors
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$500
Department of Civil Engineering Chair Challenge
Dr. Cris Surbeck, the chair of Civil Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once the Department of Civil Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Gifts
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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
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
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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
1 School of Education +37.33% 412
goal: 300
2 School of Law -24.67% 226
goal: 300
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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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Wendell Weakley's Senior Leadership Challenge
UM Foundation CEO Wendell Weakley (BBA 1976) is challenging the University's Senior Leadership group to give to the Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship. When 100% participation has been achieved, Wendell will give $1,000 to the scholarship fund.
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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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Rowan Oak Curator's Challenge
Anyone who makes a gift to Rowan Oak of $1,000 or more will receive a 90-minute private tour of the historic house, its landscape and its backstories, with curator and Faulkner expert, Bill Griffith. Give today to secure this rarely offered opportunity that cannot be experienced anywhere but the University of Mississippi.
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$2,500
Korah Pounds Omega Foundation Challenge
Korah Pounds (BA 2004) of Waxahachie, Texas, is committed to promoting diversity initiatives in criminal justice and legal studies. When 10 people make a gift of any size to Criminal Justice, Korah will give $2,500! Don't delay, give now!
10 / 10 Gifts
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$50,000
Swenson Challenge for Law Scholarships and Student Travel
Melinda and David Swenson (BA 1974, JD 1977) of Alexandria, Virginia, are proud to invest in UM Law students. They are challenging 25 members of the Ole Miss Family to make a gift of any size to support 3L students interested in pursuing careers in International Law. In response, they will contribute $50,000. Make your gift now and help us rise to the challenge!
25 / 25 Donors
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$5,000
Campaign Committee Challenge for the School of Business
School of Business Administration Campaign Committee co-chairs, Lee Anne and Bill Fry (BPA 1980) of New York, New York, are challenging 75 people to make a gift of any size to any area of the Business School. When 75 people make a gift, the Frys have generously agreed to give $5,000 to campaign priorities.
75 / 75 Gifts
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$500
Carolyn Staton Travel Fund Challenge
Dr. Bill Staton of Oxford, Mississippi, is challenging 10 people to make a gift to the Carolyn Staton Travel Fund. If 10 people make a gift, Bill has graciously agreed to give $500!
10 / 10 Gifts
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$10,000
Ingram Family Challenge
Reed Ingram of Jackson Mississippi, is honoring the life of his late son. When 25 people make a gift to the Benson Reed Ingram Junior Entrants Honors College Scholarship, Reed will give $10,000 to this meaningful scholarship.
25 / 25 Gifts
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$1,000
Class of 2009 Challenge for the Jennifer Lawrence Bordelon Fund
Members of the OMWC Class of 2009 have pledged $1,000 to the Jennifer Lawrence Bordelon Fund supporting programming activities for our OMWC scholars. When 23 people make a gift – one for each year of this transformative scholarship-mentorship program – these crucial funds will be unlocked!
23 / 23 Donors
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$1,000
Coach Yo Challenge for the Band!
For the McCuin family, the Pride of the South has provided the soundtrack for some of their biggest wins! That's why Coach Yo and her family are proud to support the band, especially on Giving Day. When 30 people make a gift of any size to the Ole Miss Band, the McCuins have generously offered to give $1,000. We need YOUR help to meet this challenge. Give today!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Peacock Fund Challenge
Supporting students who are battling addiction is a priority for UM. If 10 gifts are made to the Edward Peacock IV Student Support Fund, Ann and Ed Peacock will provide an additional $1,000 to the fund bearing their late son’s name.
10 / 10 Gifts
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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
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
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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
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
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Top Department By Dollars
Top Department By Dollars
Rank Department Raised
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
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Slabach Bar Prep Matching Gift
Incoming School of Law Dean Fred Slabach (JD 1982), and his wife, Melany Nielson (BA 1979, MA 1986), support access to Bar exam preparation resources for all law students. They have offered to match up to $1,000 in gifts to the Law School's Bar Support Preparation Fund. Give today to help all law students succeed!
$505 MATCHED
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Mowers-Kurtz Journalism Match
Emily Mowers-Kurtz (BA 2011) of Washington, D.C., wants to maximize your support to the School of Journalism and New Media. Today, Emily has graciously offered to match gifts to the School of Journalism Faculty Support Fund up to $1,500. Double your impact by making your gift now!
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Bentley Match for Graduate Student Travel in Pharmacy Administration
Dr. Sandra (PHMD 2005) and Dr. John Bentley (MS 1996, PhD 1998) believe in the importance of experiential and practical pharmacy education. That’s why they are matching the second $2,500 raised toward Graduate Student Travel in Pharmacy Administration. Double your donation by taking advantage of this generous matching opportunity!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$500
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Dr. Ramanaryanan "Vish" Viswanathan, the chair of Electrical & Computer Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
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$3,750
Mouron Family Challenge for the School of Business Administration
Christopher Mouron (BBA 2005) and Rachelle Mouron (BSES 2004) of Mountain Brook, Alabama, will contribute $3,750 from the Mouron Family Foundation toward School of Business Administration scholarships if 10 alumni and friends make gifts to the Business School. Help us unlock these generous and vital funds by making your gift today.
10 / 10 Donors
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$50,000
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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$3,800
Kappa Alpha Challenge in Honor of Col. Bobby Towery
The members of Kappa Alpha Order are celebrating the memory of alumnus Col. Bobby Towery today. When 38 people make a gift to the Bobby Towery Final Mile Scholarship, which benefits Army ROTC cadets, Kappa Alpha will give $3,800 to the scholarship fund! Honor a hero and join this challenge now!
38 / 38 Gifts
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$1,500
Advancing STEM Challenge
The Advancing STEM Scholarship awards students pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math who have demonstrated support for women in the field. Dr. Annette Kluck, dean of the Graduate School, is challenging 20 people to support this important fund on Giving Day. When 20 people make a gift, Dean Kluck will contribute $1,500 to Advancing STEM! Your support of this fund goes even further today!
9 / 20 Gifts
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$2,000
Drinkwater Library Challenge
Wayne (BA 1971, JD 1974) and Ouida Drinkwater (MA 1978) of Oxford, Mississippi, have agreed to contribute $2,000 once 20 gifts have been made to the University Libraries. Your gift to University Libraries gets us one step closer to unlocking this challenge!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Citizens Bank Challenge for Outreach and Continuing Education
The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia believes the Division of Outreach and Continuing Education provides UM students with high-quality, unique and tailored learning experiences. Today they are challenging the Ole Miss Family to join them in supporting this transformative work. For every 10 people who make a gift to any Outreach Fund, Citizens Bank has pledged to give $10,000 up to $30,000. Every gift gets us closer to unlocking these funds. Make your gift today!
30 / 30 Donors
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$2,500
Bianco Family Challenge
Camie and Mike Bianco of Oxford, Mississippi, are proud parents of a Journalism student! If 45 people agree to make a gift to the School of Journalism and New Media, they will make a gift of $2,500!
45 / 45 Donors
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$2,500
Ensley Challenge for the James Meredith Legacy Scholarship Fund
Dr. Philip K. Ensley of Westcliffe, Colorado, is proud to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of James Meredith's enrollment at UM! Dr. Ensley met James Meredith while visiting Mississippi as a college student from Iowa 60 years ago and never forgot the experience. Today, he is challenging 15 people to make a gift of any size to the James Meredith Legacy Scholarship. In return, he has graciously agreed to give $2,500 to the scholarship. Give today to help us unlock these critical funds!
15 / 15 Donors
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$1,000
DeBold Challenge for the Department of Economics
In honor of Economics Professor John Conlon, Mary Allen (BA 2012) and Josh DeBold (BBA 2005) of Arlington, Virginia, are challenging 10 people to make a gift to the Department of Economics. When 10 people join them, the DeBolds have graciously agreed to give $1,000. Gifts of all sizes help us unlock these critical funds! Help us meet this challenge!
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$10,000
Von Seelen Family Journalism Challenge
Natalie and Kirk von Seelen of McLean,Virgina, are proud parents of Journalism student Meredyth von Seelen. The von Seelens believe in the value of the experiential and modern approach to journalism education that can only be experienced at Ole Miss. Today, when 15 people make a gift to the School of Journalism and New Media Faculty Support Fund, they will contribute $10,000!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,000
UMatter Challenge
Family Leadership Council members are challenging you to join them in supporting UMatter, which ensures students succeed academically and personally! When 15 people make a gift to this important resource for students, the Family Leadership Council will provide an additional $1,000!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,000
Student Disability Services Challenge
Family Leadership Council members are challenging you to join them in supporting Student Disability Services! When 15 separate gifts are made, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked to enhance these essential campus services!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,000
Counseling Center Challenge
The Family Leadership Council has issued an exciting challenge. When 15 gifts are made to support the University Counseling Center, the Family Leadership Council will contribute $1,000 to this vital student resource!
15 / 15 Gifts
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$1,000
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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$25,000
Reed Family Challenge for Ole Miss First Scholarships!
Caroline (BBA 2017) and Daniel Reed (BA 2017, MA 2020) of Jackson, Mississippi, are champions for the benefits of the leadership and mentorship focus within the Ole Miss First scholarship program. Today, they are challenging 25 people to make a gift of any size to Ole Miss First, and in response they will make a gift of $25,000. Step up to be one of the 25 who make a difference!
25 / 25 Gifts
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$5,000
Mabus Challenge for Diversity & Community Engagement
Ray Mabus (BA 1969), former Mississippi Governor and U.S. Secretary of the Navy, believes in the impact of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the integration of UM, he has generously offered to give $5,000 for every 30 gifts made to DCE up to $25,000! Your support helps unlock these transformative resources and leaves a generational impact! Make your gift now!
150 / 150 Gifts
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$5,000
Jeremy Griffin Challenge for the PSOA Building Fund
Assistant Professor of Accountancy Jeremy Griffin (BACCY 1999) of Oxford, Mississippi, is challenging 15 people to make a gift to the Patterson School of Accountancy Building Fund. When that happens, Griffin will give $5,000! Make your gift now to help unlock these critical funds!
15 / 15 Donors
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$500
Department of Computer and Information Science Chair Challenge
Dr. Yixin Chen, the chair of Computer and Information Science, is challenging 10 people to hop online and make a gift to the Department of Computer and Information Science in the School of Engineering. Ten gifts will unlock his challenge gift of $500! Hotty Toddy!
6 / 10 Donors
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$1,000
Department of Mechanical Engineering Chair Challenge
Dr. Raj Rajendran, the chair of Mechanical Engineering, will contribute a $1,000 gift once the Department of Mechanical Engineering receives an additional 20 gifts!
9 / 20 Gifts
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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
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
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Dean Cyree's Golf Challenge
Dean Ken Cyree is treating the top donor to the School of Business Administration to a round of golf! Make a transformative gift that impacts the Business School and enjoy this fun prize!
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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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Marshall Ramsey's Journalism Challenge
Mississippi's favorite cartoonist is stepping up to support the School of Journalism and New Media on Giving Day! When you give $100 or more to any School of Journalism and New Media fund, we will send you a limited edition, exclusive Marshall Ramsey print. You don't want to miss this, so make your gift today!
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DeadSoxy Means Business!
Jason Simmons (BBA 2006) of Dallas, Texas, the founder of DeadSoxy, knows that Ole Miss means Business. For today only, when you give $100 or more to any School of Business Administration fund, Jason will send you a limited edition pair of Business School socks! You don't want to miss this, so make your gift today!
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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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Museum Curator's Challenge
Anyone who makes a gift to the Museum of $1,000 or more will receive a 90-minute tour of the Museum led by curator Melanie Antonelli, with the opportunity to discuss the Museum's permanent collections, explore the role of a professional curator, and learn about future exhibits. Give today to secure this rarely offered opportunity that can only be experienced at the University Museum.
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