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$1,000
100 for $1,000: Dean Cyree's Challenge for Faculty Support
Dean Ken Cyree wants to show the School of Business Administration faculty how much we appreciate their service. Once 100 people make a gift to any area in the Business School, he will give $1,000 to the School's Faculty Support Fund.
100 / 100 Gifts
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$25,000
LoCicero Family Challenge for Ole Miss Real Estate Scholarships!
Ann Elizabeth (BBA 2019) and Andrew LoCicero(BBA 2018) of Jackson, Mississippi, are champions for the success for our Real Estate students. Today, they are challenging 25 people to make a gift of any size to Ole Miss Business Scholarships, 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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$1,000
Hedges Challenge for the School of Business
Mary Hedges (BAED 1976) and Van Hedges (BBA 1975) of Nashville, Tennessee, are committed to supporting Ole Miss faculty! When 10 gifts are made to the School of Business Administration, the Hedges will give $1,000 to attract, support and retain excellent faculty members to the School.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$1,000
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Board President Challenge
Benton Turnage (BBA 2008) of New Orleans serves as president of the advisory board for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, one of the most dynamic academic centers at Ole Miss. When 20 people join him by making a gift to the CIE, he will give $1,000!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$500
Donosky Real Estate Advisory Board Challenge
Members of the UM Real Estate Advisory Board are challenging you to support the School of Business Administration's Real Estate program. Steve Donosky (BBA 1982) of Dallas, president of Henry S. Miller Company and chair of the UM Real Estate Advisory board, has pledged to give $500 once 10 people make a gift to the Real Estate Fund!
10 / 10 Gifts
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$500
MBA Board President Challenge
Joey Mack of San Francisco has supported the MBA program at Ole Miss for the last decade and currently serves as the MBA Advisory Board president. On Giving Day, he'd like to challenge you to join him! He will give $500 to the MBA Fund once 15 gifts are made to the MBA program.
15 / 15 Gifts
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$10,000
Crunk Challenge for Business Students Advising Services
Chip Crunk (BBA 1987) and Gina Crunk of Brentwood, Tennessee want you to support students at the School of Business Administration! They're pledging $10,000 to the School's Advising Services office, which helps students chart their course through the School and prepare for successful careers! When 20 gifts are made to the Advising Services office, the Crunk's $10,000 gift will be unlocked!
20 / 20 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! Now & Ever Campaign Co-chairs Leigh Anne (BS 1982) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 1985) 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 10 will earn an additional $3,000, 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 $3,000 School of Law 96
2 School of Education 46
3 College of Liberal Arts 34
4 School of Business Administration 27
5 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 24
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Come and Get It: Davis Breakfast Special Leaderboard Challenge
Nikki Neely Davis (BA 2004, MA 2007) and Stuart Davis (JD 2009) of Oxford have a gift to share on the second morning of Giving Day! The group that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday will receive a bonus -- their gift of $500! Get up and get moving to make your gift go even further!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $500 School of Education 42
2 College of Liberal Arts 31
3 School of Journalism and New Media 23
4 School of Business Administration 18
5 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 13
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Funkys Happy Hour Special!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 9 will earn an additional $500 thanks to Funkys! Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $500 Patterson School of Accountancy 38
2 School of Education 31
3 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 19
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 18
5 College of Liberal Arts 16
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$500
Business School Advisory Board Challenge for the Dean's Fund
Johnny Maloney (BBA 1978) and Sharon Maloney of Madison, Mississippi are challenging all members of the School of Business Administration Advisory Board -- and everyone else -- to contribute to the Dean's fund, which is used to address the School's top priorities. Once 10 gifts are made to the Dean's fund, the Maloneys will give $500.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$10,000
Fry Challenge for Business Faculty Support
Bill Fry (BPA 1980) and Lee Anne Fry of New York are longtime supporters of the School of Business Administration. They encourage you to help support the School's excellent professors with a gift to the Faculty Support Fund. When 20 gifts are made to the fund, Bill and Lee Anne's gift of $10,000 will be unlocked!
20 / 20 Gifts
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$15,000
Hereford Family Foundation Challenge for Student Career Preparation
The Hereford Family Foundation supports the future for Ole Miss students! The Career Preparation Fund helps students plan their lives after graduation and is key to future success! The Hereford Family Foundation has pledged $15,000 to this important resource once 25 gifts are made to the fund. Support the future and make a gift today!
Completed
$1,500
Trotter Challenge for Risk Management and Insurance
Ike Trotter (BA 1974) of Greenville, Mississippi, supports the Risk Management and Insurance degree program in the School of Business Administration. He's pledged to give $1,500 once 15 gifts are made to the program. Make a gift and unlock his donation!
Completed
$1,023
23 Gifts for 23 Years
Celebrate 23 years of the Banking and Finance Symposium with Stan Viner (BBA 1979) of Birmingham, Alabama. Stan will give $1,023 once 23 gifts are made to support this important event that brings top finance executives to campus to speak and network with our students and alumni. Help our students succeed in this competitive industry -- make a gift now!
Completed
$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 in the School of Business Administration. When 10 people make a gift, Erin has graciously offered to give $1,000 to this important student resource. Give today!
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Top Cause by Donors!
See which cause has earned the most donors on Giving Day 2024.
Rank Department Donors
1 School of Education 669
2 School of Law 344
3 College of Liberal Arts 318
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 244
5 Student Affairs 234
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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 9 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 93
2 School of Education 86
3 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 41
4 School of Pharmacy 30
5 The Ole Miss Fund 19
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Vice Chancellor for Development Parks Leaderboard Challenge!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 9 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 Education 47
2 College of Liberal Arts 33
3 School of Journalism and New Media 23
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 20
5 School of Pharmacy 14
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Chancellor Boyce's Lunch Time Special!
From noon to 2 p.m. (CST) on April 10, schools, academic units and groups compete to attract the most gifts, vying for a special prize of an additional $2,500 from Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce and Emily Boyce. Chancellor Boyce thanks everyone who makes a gift during Giving Day, because every gift matters to the future of Ole Miss. Contributions made during these two hours can have an even bigger impact!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 School of Law 149
2 School of Education 135
3 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 46
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 21
5 College of Liberal Arts 20
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Find Your Cause
Academic Centers & Institutes College of Liberal Arts Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Enrollment Management Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts Graduate School Ole Miss Alumni Association Ole Miss First Outreach & 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 Fund The Ole Miss Women's Council University Libraries University Museum and Historic Houses
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