University of Mississippi

Emily Barron, from Blacksburg, Virginia, is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. Barron earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese from the University of Mississippi in May and is in the UM Chinese Language Flagship Program.

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.

Sophia Toner, from Pass Christian, is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. Toner earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese from the University of Mississippi in May and is in the UM Chinese Language Flagship Program.

Emma Jones, from Oxford, majoring in Chinese, psychology and elementary education, and studying in the Chinese Language Flagship Program at the University of Mississippi, is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program.

Gavin Carr, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Carr earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and political science from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.

Nelson Cleveland, of Gulfport, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Cleveland earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.

Kharley Redmon, of Lewisport, Kentucky, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Redmon earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.

Mabrie Woods, of Louisville, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Woods earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.

Elizabeth Vise, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Vise earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.

Catherine Simpson, of Madison, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Simpson is majoring in Arabic and biological science and studying in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.

Caroline Stanford, of Flora, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Stanford is majoring in Arabic and interdisciplinary studies and studying in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.

Sean McClellan, from Vancleave, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese from the University of Mississippi in May, is one of four UM students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren Scholars commit to studying critical languages and preparing for careers in national security, public service or international affairs. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures of regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Gavin Carr, from Nicholasville, Kentucky, is one of four University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Carr earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and political science from UM in May. Boren Scholars commit to studying critical languages and preparing for careers in national security, public service or international affairs. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures of regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Sarah Fath, of Kenner, Louisiana, was designated class marshal for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. Fath, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Caroline Claas, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was designated class marshal for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. Claas, who earned a Doctor of Pharmacy, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Caroline Gardner, of Booneville, was designated banner bearer for the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Gardner, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education in elementary education, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Compton Ross, from Madison, a junior computer science and mathematics double major at the University of Mississippi, was named one of 15 Stamps Impact Prize winners for spring 2025. Matching a $100,000 renewable gift from the Stamps family, the university created the competitive award in fall 2023 to enhance undergraduate students' academic experience by supporting innovative, faculty-mentored endeavors beyond the classroom. Students receive up to $5,000 to support their work.

Jackson Sevin, from New Orleans, a junior psychology major at the University of Mississippi, was named one of 15 Stamps Impact Prize winners for spring 2025. Matching a $100,000 renewable gift from the Stamps family, the university created the competitive award in fall 2023 to enhance undergraduate students' academic experience by supporting innovative, faculty-mentored endeavors beyond the classroom. Students receive up to $5,000 to support their work.

Jaleah Boyd, of Meridian, was designated class marshal for the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Boyd, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Law Studies, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Selena Houston, of Coldwater, was designated class marshal for the School of Law at the University of Mississippi. Houston, who earned a Juris Doctor, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Meredith Whited, of Marion, Arkansas, was designated class marshal for the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Whited, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education in English education, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Saydee Taylor, of Booneville, was designated class marshal for the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi. Taylor, who earned a Bachelor of Accountancy, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Purnima Narayan, of Pune, India, was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Narayan, who earned a Doctor of Philosophy in physics, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Jane Thomas, of Corinth, was designated banner bearer for the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. Thomas, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Stephanie Handford, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Handford, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Emma Gregory, of Oxford, was designated class marshal for General Studies at the University of Mississippi. Gregory, who earned a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Kharley Redmon, of Lewisport, Kentucky, was designated class marshal for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi. Redmon, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Lily Martin, of Providence, Kentucky, was designated class marshal for the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi. Martin, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in banking and finance, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Gauree Wathodkar, of Amravati, India, was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Wathodkar, who earned a Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Claire Kenney, of Tupelo, was designated class marshal for the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. Kenney, who earned a Bachelor of Science in integrated marketing communications, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.