Following in a family member's footsteps took on heightened meaning for Jasmine Meredith when she decided to pursue a master's degree in integrated marketing communication at the University of Mississippi. The oldest granddaughter of James Meredith, the civil rights activist who integrated the university in 1962, Jasmine walked across the graduation stage on May 6 to receive her diploma in the same year the university is honoring the 60th anniversary of integration.

Richard Springer is a self-proclaimed introvert. The Biloxi resident was also the 2021-22 Associated Student Body vice president. Knowing this, he and close friend Grace Dragna came up with a mantra that would shape their time at the University of Mississippi: "Say yes to (mostly) everything!"

University of Mississippi rising freshmen have been awarded Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships, among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Liz Randall, chair of the OMWC. "We give our scholarship recipients access to caring guidance from mentors, significant training in leadership skills, exceptional life and career development, and meaningful personal development through travel and cultural opportunities," Randall said. "OMWC's goal is to prepare our scholars for extraordinary lives and careers, while encouraging them to develop a lifelong commitment to creating a caring, more ethical world."

Three University of Mississippi juniors who have worked to improve access to education and to raise awareness about mental health issues have been named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. National finalists for the honor were announced Feb. 18. Jilkiah Bryant, a junior public health and health sciences major from Macon; Andy Flores, a junior public policy leadership and philosophy major from Ocean Springs; and Alex Bush, a junior psychology major from Denver, are among them. All three are members of the university's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2021Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi named 16 students to be Class Marshal, Standard Bearer or Banner Bearer for their respective colleges or schools during the 2022 Commencement ceremonies.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2022 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university's 2021-22 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded to students at UM.

University of Mississippi student Amy Ly-Ha received the Outstanding Student Award from the School of Pharmacy.

Five students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy were awarded the Rho Chi Award for Scholarship.

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.

Margaret Street and Zoe Thaw received the School of Pharmacy Service Awards.

More than 140 University of Mississippi students were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines. The university held an induction ceremony on April 7 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is based on a student's character and academic standing. Juniors must have completed 72 credit hours and rank in the top 7.5% of their class, while seniors and graduate students must rank in the top 10% of their class.

More than 80 University of Mississippi students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization in the liberal arts. The university held an induction ceremony on April 8, 2022, at the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union Ballroom on campus. Phi Beta Kappa membership is an honor conferred upon fewer than 10% of each graduating class. Students do not apply for membership but are elected by the chapter after a review of the academic records of each eligible candidate.

The University of Mississippi selected 170 students to be honored in the 2021-22 class of Who's Who Among Students.

The University of Mississippi selected 200 students to be honored among the 2020-21 class of Who's Who at the University of Mississippi.

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.

The University of Mississippi has its first-ever cohort of Bonner Program students who have started their four-year campaigns to transform their campus and community through service projects. The university's Bonner Program, housed at the new UM Center for Community Engagement, is part of a diverse, multistate network of colleges and universities with their own Bonner programs. The program is part of the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, which works to "transform students, communities and campuses through service."

A total of 21 University of Mississippi students were inducted into The Columns Society for 2021-22.