Ole Miss Giving Day has ended!
Ole Miss Giving Day
School of Engineering
Ole Miss Giving Day has ended!
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2,793
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School of Engineering has raised
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Events
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School of Engineering Dean's Challenge
Dean Viola Acoff asks you to step up and help today. When $1,900 is given to the School of Engineering, she will respond with a matching gift of $1,900 to commemorate the founding of the school in 1900. Let’s go, Engineering alumni and friends!
$1,900 MATCHED
Completed
Henry Challenge for Engineering Students
Gayle Henry (BA 1973) and Mike Henry of Oxford want you to join them in supporting students at the School of Engineering. When 10 gifts are made to Engineering, their gift of $1,000 will be unlocked!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Department of Computer and Information Science Chair's Challenge
Dr. Yixin Chen, 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!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Department of Mechanical Engineering Chair's Challenge
Dr. Raj Rajendran, chair of Mechanical Engineering, will contribute a $1,000 gift once the Department of Mechanical Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
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 |
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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 | |
6 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 19 | |
7 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 16 | |
8 | School of Pharmacy | 15 | |
9 | Graduate School | 12 | |
10 | School of Journalism and New Media | 9 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 8 | |
12 | School of Engineering | 6 | |
13 | School of Applied Sciences | 6 | |
14 | GROVE Wellbeing Initiative | 5 | |
15 | Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts | 5 |
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | School of Pharmacy | 9 | |
7 | Graduate School | 9 | |
8 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 9 | |
9 | Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund | 9 | |
10 | School of Engineering | 7 | |
11 | University Career Center | 5 | |
12 | School of Applied Sciences | 4 | |
13 | Student Disability Services | 4 | |
14 | School of Law | 3 | |
15 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 3 |
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | School of Journalism and New Media | 7 | |
7 | School of Pharmacy | 6 | |
8 | School of Engineering | 5 | |
9 | School of Applied Sciences | 5 | |
10 | School of Business Administration | 5 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 3 | |
12 | The Ole Miss Fund | 3 | |
13 | Dr. M. Lynne Murchison Scholarship Fund | 3 | |
14 | Pre-College Summer Programs | 3 | |
15 | School of Law | 3 |
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Name a Grove Squirrel!
For two hours on one day only, Name a Grove Squirrel is back! From 2-4 p.m. CST on April 9, 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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Department of General Engineering Director's Challenge
Darin Van Pelt, the new director of General Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once the Department of General Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Department of Chemical Engineering Chair's Challenge
Dr. John O’Haver, the interim chair of Chemical Engineering, in the School of Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once the Department of Chemical Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Chair's Challenge
Dr. Thomas Oommen, chair of Geology & Geological Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once his department receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Top Cause by Donors!
See which cause has earned the most donors on Giving Day 2024.
Rank | Department | Donors |
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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 |
6 | School of Business Administration | 193 |
7 | School of Pharmacy | 157 |
8 | Academic Centers & Institutes | 146 |
9 | School of Journalism and New Media | 112 |
10 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 111 |
11 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 110 |
12 | The Ole Miss Fund | 96 |
13 | School of Engineering | 78 |
14 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 63 |
15 | Outreach & Continuing Education | 54 |
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | School of Business Administration | 11 | |
7 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 11 | |
8 | College of Liberal Arts | 11 | |
9 | School of Journalism and New Media | 8 | |
10 | School of Engineering | 8 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 7 | |
12 | Lyceum Locker: School Supply Closet Support Fund | 7 | |
13 | School of Applied Sciences | 4 | |
14 | Institute for the Arts | 4 | |
15 | Graduate School | 3 |
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | School of Business Administration | 11 | |
7 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 11 | |
8 | The Ole Miss Fund | 10 | |
9 | School of Law | 9 | |
10 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 8 | |
11 | School of Engineering | 7 | |
12 | Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab Fund | 7 | |
13 | Center for Manufacturing Excellence | 6 | |
14 | School of Applied Sciences | 6 | |
15 | Graduate School | 5 |
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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 |
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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 | |
6 | School of Business Administration | 19 | |
7 | School of Pharmacy | 13 | |
8 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 8 | |
9 | School of Engineering | 6 | |
10 | Pre-College Summer Programs | 5 | |
11 | University Counseling Center | 5 | |
12 | School of Journalism and New Media | 5 | |
13 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 4 | |
14 | William Magee Center for Wellness Education | 4 | |
15 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 3 |
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Flagship Society Graduation Honor Cord
May 2024 graduates will have the opportunity to join the Flagship Society, the prestigious annual giving recognition group at Ole Miss, for a gift of just $24. Members receive a graduation honor cord in recognition of your Giving Day gift.
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