University of Mississippi

Sydney Lynch has never backed down from a challenge - whether it was going to a university she had never seen or taking on an international security project as an undergraduate. Originally from Long Island, New York, Lynch double majored in classics and political science at the University of Mississippi. She also pursued three minors in museum studies, art history, and intelligence and security studies, and graduated in May.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

Sean McClellan, from Vancleave, is headed abroad to hone his language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. McClellan earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese in May and is in the UM Chinese Language Flagship Program.

Christopher Buchan, from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, an international studies and Chinese major at the University of Mississippi, is one of five UM students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program.

Fifty rising seniors joined the Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Mississippi. Mortar Board is a national honor society that traditionally recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities, and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.

Two hundred students were honored as the 2024-25 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi. The honorees were recognized for their achievements during a ceremony on April 4 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Who's Who Among Students is a respected honor program recognizing seniors who excel academically and demonstrate leadership and community service on and off campus.

Aminata Ba, a sophomore public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, is one of 12 high-achieving students selected for an eight-week international internship program in Dublin, Ireland.

The University of Mississippi selected more than 90 students to receive a 2025 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.

Eighteen University of Mississippi students were inducted into the Columns Society for 2024-25.

Dominic Cheves, a sophomore political science major from Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, was named Top Sophomore of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment.

Lake Dodson, a political science major at the University of Mississippi, had the opportunity of a lifetime to study abroad last fall at Kyung Hee University, the only university in South Korea with a nuclear reactor on campus. Dodson, of Madison, studied Korean foreign policy, North-South Korean relations and carried out nuclear research entirely in the Korean language.

Nineteen University of Mississippi students have been accepted to medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center through the Early Decision Program.

University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy students Shelby Wise and Alexcia Carr received the Ainsworth Award for Exemplary Leadership, which is presented to two students who provided exemplary leadership while enrolled in the School of Pharmacy's professional program.

The University of Mississippi Department of Music congratulates students who won awards at its 2021 Music Honors Convocation. Department awards mark outstanding student achievement in performance, academics, ensemble musicianship and other areas of the UM Music student experience.

Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Mississippi recently recognized its outstanding chapters and community leaders during its annual Excellence Awards program.