The University of Mississippi Athletics
Staff Directory
Connor Thompson
- Title:
- Development Associate - Major Gifts
- E-mail:
- Phone:
- 662-816-5405
- Alma Mater:
- West Virginia (2023), Ohio (2025)
Connor Thompson joined the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation in June of 2026 as a Development Associate for Major Gifts. Connor's responsibilities include the development of philanthropic major gifts to the Vaught Society, serving all 18 sports at Ole Miss.
Prior to his arrival at the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation, Thompson served as Assistant Director of Development for the Ahearn Fund at Kansas State University, where he focused on leadership giving, donor engagement, and new revenue generation.
Thompson received his undergraduate degree in sports management from West Virginia University in 2023. Most recently, he earned master's degrees in business administration and sports administration from Ohio University in 2025.
A native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Connor now resides in Oxford, Mississippi.
Prior to his arrival at the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation, Thompson served as Assistant Director of Development for the Ahearn Fund at Kansas State University, where he focused on leadership giving, donor engagement, and new revenue generation.
Thompson received his undergraduate degree in sports management from West Virginia University in 2023. Most recently, he earned master's degrees in business administration and sports administration from Ohio University in 2025.
A native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Connor now resides in Oxford, Mississippi.
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