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DONOR RECOGNITION

Donor recognition programs exist at a variety of levels to acknowledge gifts to Mississippi State University. Donors who are recognized within these levels have made significant contributions that will leave a lasting impact on students, faculty, and programs of the land-grant institution.

It is important to understand the impact of giving to MSU because every contribution during a donor's lifetime is significant. And, giving to our institution becomes their legacy as they help MSU educate each rising generation of students and provide immeasurable research and influential service that impacts people across the world.

Our university is truly grateful to those who generously support the mission of providing the highest level of excellence in academic, research, and service endeavors. At MSU, we honor donors for their impact by placing them within special recognition levels that correspond directly with their giving.

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DONALD W. ZACHARIAS ROUNDTABLE

The Donald W. Zacharias Roundtable was established in 2000 and honors Mississippi State University's 15th president, Donald W. Zacharias, who served from 1985-1997. The Zacharias Roundtable recognizes lifetime gift support of $25 million and above.

JAMES D. MCCOMAS BENEFACTORS

The James D. McComas Benefactors was established in 2000 and honors Mississippi State University's 14th president, James D. McComas, who served from 1975-1985. The McComas Benefactors recognizes lifetime giving support from $10,000,000 to $24,999,999.

WILLIAM L. GILES PARTNERS

The William L. Giles Partners was established in 2000 and honors Mississippi State University's 13th president, William L. Giles, who served from 1966-1976. The Giles Partners recognizes lifetime gift support from $5,000,000 to $9,999,999.

DEAN W. COLVARD FOUNDERS

The Dean W. Colvard Founders was established in 2000 and honors Mississippi State University's 12th president, Dean W. Colvard, who served from 1960-1966. The Colvard Founders recognizes lifetime gift support from $1,000,000 to $4,999,999.

STEPHEN D. LEE SOCIETY

The Stephen D. Lee Society originally was established as Mississippi State University's highest-level donor club in 1990. Stephen D. Lee was the first president of Mississippi State University. The Stephen D. Lee Society recognizes lifetime gift support of $500,000 to $999,000.

J. CHARLES LEE ASSOCIATES

The J. Charles Lee Associates was established in 2008 and honors Mississippi State University's 17th president, J. Charles Lee, who served from 2002-2006. The J. Charles Lee Associates recognizes lifetime gift support from $250,000 to $499,999.

EUGENE BUTLER FELLOWS

The Eugene Butler Fellows was created in honor of Eugene Butler, a 1913 graduate of Mississippi State University. Mr. Butler demonstrated his love and support to Mississippi State by contributing generously to various programs and projects. The Eugene Butler Fellows recognizes lifetime gift support from $100,000 to $249,999.

BEN F. HILBUN TORCHBEARERS

The Ben F. Hilbun Torchbearers is named in honor of Mississippi State University's 11th president, Ben F. Hilbun, who served from 1953-1960. The Ben F. Hilbun Torchbearers recognizes lifetime gift support from $50,000 to $99,999.

PRESIDENT'S CLUB

For decades, donors at the President's Club level have provided Mississippi State University with significant support and enabled the land-grant institution to thrive. Two levels exist within this donor club, President's Partner and President's Associates.