University of Mississippi

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Samuel Smithart to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Smithart, of Olive Branch, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Ethan Samuel to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Samuel, of Houston, Texas, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Keagan Rupp to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Rupp, of St. Charles, Missouri, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed MacKenzie McDaries to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. McDaries, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Afnane Houjhouj to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Houjhouj, of Saltillo, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Sara Abdrabbo to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Abdrabbo, of Madison, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Julia Sholl to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Sholl, of Madisonville, Louisiana, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Asher Cook to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Cook, of St. Peters, Missouri, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Molly Cuthbertson to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Cuthbertson, of Columbus, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Eli Crowley to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Crowley, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Abdelrahman Marzouk to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Marzouk, of Oxford, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

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.

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.

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.