University of Mississippi

Demetrick Stringer, of Robinsonville, a sophomore legal studies and political science major at the University of Mississippi, is one of 12 students nationwide selected for the 2026 class of The Institute for Responsible Citizenship. A two-summer program based in Washington, D.C., the institute offers opportunities for African American male college students. Those opportunities include internships, seminars on economic and constitutional principles and ethics, meetings with prominent leaders, and personal and professional development workshops.

More than 100 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 4 in the Johnson Commons 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.

More than 150 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 3 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.

Yasmine Ware walked into Chancellor Glenn Boyce's office thinking she would speak with a prospective donor. Instead, she walked out as the University of Mississippi's 20th Harry S. Truman Scholar. Boyce surprised the junior interdisciplinary studies major with the news on April 10. Unbeknownst to Ware, her mother, father and younger brother, who traveled from their hometown of Madison, were waiting in Boyce's office.

Christian Boudreaux, a biological sciences major from Starkville, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Jack Baker, a biological sciences major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Aashish Dhakal, a computer science major from Ilam, Nepal, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Jesse Gordon, a multi-disciplinary studies major from Lucedale, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Madeline Mueller, a psychology major from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

David Phillips Jr., a biological science major from Hattiesburg, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Justice Rose, a journalism major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Hannah Watts, a public policy leadership major from Columbia, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Ethan Robertson, a political science major from Pontotoc, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Jana Abdrabbo, an international studies major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.

Over 120 University of Mississippi students were welcomed into the Tri-Alpha Honor Society, which honors the academic excellence of first-generation college students. The university held an induction ceremony on March 27 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center Student Union Ballroom. Ceremonies on the Booneville, Tupelo, Grenada and DeSoto regional campuses took place in early April.

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.

Aubrey Best, from Oxford, a senior art major at the University of Mississippi, won a Gold American Advertising Award and Best of Student Work in the Art Direction - Campaign category for her entry "Leaping Bunny Social Awareness Campaign."

Gabrielle Hunter, from Oxford, a senior B.F.A. in graphic design student at the University of Mississippi, won a Silver American Advertising Award in the Packaging category for her entry "Cheers and Tears Packaging."

Brianna Dang, from Oxford, a senior B.F.A. in graphic design student at the University of Mississippi, won a Silver American Advertising Award in the Poster - Single category for her entry "WWF Marine Wildlife Campaign."

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.

More than 630 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2024. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Law, Journalism and New Media, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Applied Sciences and Patterson School of Accountancy.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

University of Mississippi graduate student Kennady Hertz will spend 2025 gaining valuable environmental policy experience in the nation's capital as part of an elite fellowship program. Hertz, an integrated marketing and communications graduate student, is among the 88 finalists chosen for the 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program. The yearlong fellowship selects students and recent graduates from advanced degree programs to work alongside federal agencies that tackle critical marine, coastal and Great Lakes policy issues.

The British government has named University of Mississippi senior Christian Boudreaux as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making him the university's fourth Marshall scholar ever. Created by the British Parliament in 1953, the Marshall Scholarship funds two years of American students' study toward master's degrees of their choosing in the United Kingdom. Boudreaux, an Oxford native majoring in biology, plans to work toward master's degrees in evolutionary genetics and marine systems and policies at the University of Edinburgh.

Josh Hartz, of Summit, a general business major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Sally McDonnell Barksdale and the Gloria Cox Council scholarships, two of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Jimidria Harvey, of Greenwood, a biological science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Martha Dale Fritts Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Addison Smith, of Batesville, a biological science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Mary Jane and Edward R. Wilson Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Jimmil Taylor, of Moss Point, a public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Patricia Lott Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Kate Trosclair, of Biloxi, a journalism major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Margaret Barker and Phyllis Shane Council scholarships, among the largest and most innovative awards at the university.