The school’s fundraising effort raised $250 million more than planned, currently totaling $1.75 billion.

Close to 100,000 donors have helped the University of Mississippi exceed its goal in the school’s “Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss” fundraiser.

Now & Ever launched nearly ten years ago with the goal of raising $1.5 billion to assist the university, its staff and students. That goal was surpassed a year early, Ole Miss announced, reaching $1.75 billion through 95,000 donors, of which 53,000 were first-time donors.

The cash donations, pledges, in-kind donations and planned or deferred gifts that make up that total will benefit all of the institution’s seven campuses, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

“This $1.75 billion campaign is a game-changer for Ole Mi

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