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Fight Poverty in MS by honoring Dr. Vaughn Grisham’s Legacy

$100,962
100%
Raised toward our $100,000 Goal
57 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on August 30, at 11:59 PM CDT
Project Owners
Rank State Gifts
1 MS 26
2 TX 4
3 TN 3

Phillip

Wiggins

$10,000

Feb 01, 2023

Edward & Mary

Wilson

$5,000

Dec 13, 2022

Chad Hammons

In Memory of Dr. Larry W. DeBord and Dr. C.B. Hopper, Dept. of Sociology

Undisclosed Amount

Aug 30, 2022

Brevard Family

Foundation

$15,000

Aug 29, 2022

Betsey

HAMILTON

Undisclosed Amount

Aug 24, 2022

Kerri Hame

In Honor of North Mississippi VISTA Project

Undisclosed Amount

Aug 23, 2022

Billy and Catherine Crews

In Honor of Vaughn and Sandy Grisham

$2,500

Aug 09, 2022

Catherine Anderson Hawkins

In Memory of Martha Anderson Pembroke Class of 41

$500

Aug 06, 2022

Alta Kate

Ware

Undisclosed Amount

Aug 05, 2022

Daniel

Fudge

$50

Jun 23, 2022

Anonymous

$10

Jun 23, 2022

John Grice

In Honor of JR Love

$5.05

Jun 09, 2022

Adam

Franco

$20

Jun 09, 2022

Anonymous

Undisclosed Amount

Jun 08, 2022

Anonymous

$5

Jun 02, 2022

Anonymous

Undisclosed Amount

May 31, 2022

Kate

Wiggins

$25

May 31, 2022

Gerald Blessey

In Honor of Dr. Vaughan Grisham

Undisclosed Amount

May 31, 2022

Mary Blessey

In Honor of The McLean Institute at Univ. of Mississippi

Undisclosed Amount

May 31, 2022

Jessica

Higgins

$60

May 31, 2022

Rebecca Bramlett

In Honor of The CEED program

Undisclosed Amount

May 31, 2022

Steven

King

Undisclosed Amount

May 19, 2022

Catherine Moring

In Memory of Martha Oliver

Undisclosed Amount

May 16, 2022

Thomas

Pittman

Undisclosed Amount

Apr 25, 2022

Henry Lang-VanDerLaan

In Honor of Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta

Undisclosed Amount

Apr 05, 2022
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$40

40 Years of Marriage

Honor 40 years of union between Vaughn and Sandy Grisham. Together, they have dedicated their lives to enhancing communities through education. Support with a $40 gift to continue to make an impact!

$60

60 Years of Service

In recognition of Dr. Grisham’s 60 years of service to the University of Mississippi. Now serving as professor emeritus, he joined the UM faculty in 1961. Dr. Grisham taught more than 20,000 students through his affiliations with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Dedicate a $60 gift for 60 years of dedicated service!

$500

Support the UM Community

The Grisham-McLean Institute is home to many signature initiatives, such as the North Mississippi VISTA Project, Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED), M-Partner and other programs aimed at improving the UM community and our state. These initiatives allow our students to engage in real-world problem solving and public service to create a transformative learning experience. Support our students by making a $500 gift!

$1,984

Improve Quality of Life

The McLean Institute was established in dedication to George and Anna Keirsey McLean in 1984 by Dr. Grisham. The McLeans understood that universities could be a resource for communities and regions seeking to raise their quality of life. Join us and make a $1,984 gift to honor the work of George and Anna Keirsey McLean!

$5,000

Inspire Tomorrow's Leaders

Dr. Grisham has connected with several students and communities worldwide through his impactful and transformative leadership. His scholarship and teaching have changed lives and entire communities by inspiring hope, leadership and resilience. Be a leader like Dr. Grisham and impact the lives of our students and communities by making a $5,000 gift to the Grisham-McLean Institute. I know that we can count on you!

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