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The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 23,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.

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The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 23,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.

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Brett Patterson Named Class Marshal for UM Graduate School

Brett Patterson was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Patterson was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 23

Lorena Magana Zertuche Named Class Marshal for UM Graduate School

Lorena Magana Zertuche was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Magana Zertuche was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 23

University of Mississippi Students Achieve Arabic Capstone

Ten University of Mississippi Arabic Language Flagship seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Arabic capstone year program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 16
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University of Mississippi Students Achieve Chinese Capstone

Seven University of Mississippi seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 16
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Clark Etzel Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Clark Etzel, a senior public policy leadership major from Oxford, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30
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Genevieve Wilson Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Genevieve Wilson, a senior international studies major from Birmingham, Alabama, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30

Zynub Ahmad Al-Sherri Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Zynub Ahmad Al-Sherri, a senior pre-dental, public health and health sciences, and Arabic major from Oxford, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30

Azurrea Curry Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Azurrea Curry, a senior secondary English education major from Gulfport, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30
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Madeleine Ryan Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Madeleine Donati Ryan, a senior international studies major from Memphis, Tennessee, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30
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Daneel Konnar Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Daneel Konnar, a senior public policy leadership major from Oxford, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30
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Bailey Beaird Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Bailey Beaird, a senior allied health studies major from Dallas, Texas, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30

Caitlyn Horton Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Caitlyn Horton, a senior accountancy major from Water Valley, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30

Emillie Burgess Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Emillie Grace Burgess, a senior public policy leadership major from Fort Smith, Arkansas, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30
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Caleb Bohannon Inducted into University of Mississippi's 2023-24 Student Hall of Fame

Caleb Bohannon, a senior public policy leadership and economics major from Clinton, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 30
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Angeline Morgan Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Angeline Morgan, of Oxford, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 28
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Emma Cochran Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Emma Cochran, of Sumrall, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 28

Autumn Payne Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Autumn Payne, of Union, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 28

Joey Pham Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Joey Pham, of Greenville, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 28
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Rod'Kendrick Harrison Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Rod'Kendrick Harrison, of Batesville, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 28
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William Baggett Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

William Baggett, of Petal, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 28
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Lindsay Ashton Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Lindsay Ashton, of Franklin, Tennessee, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 28
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Ella Jordan Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Ella Jordan, of Roseville, California, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 27
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Dylan Barker Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Dylan Barker, of Newcastle, Washington, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 27

Christina Nguyen Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Christina Nguyen, of Diberville, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 27

Isabella Arthurs Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Isabella Arthurs, of Jackson, Tennessee, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 27
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Anna Owens Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Anna Owens, of Madison, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 27
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Phoebe Johnson Named One of Inaugural Stamps Impact Prize Winners

Phoebe Johnson, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was named one of the 13 inaugural recipients of the Stamps Impact Prize, a new competitive award program at the University of Mississippi to support undergraduate-initiated, faculty-mentored research and creative achievement projects. The program is the first of its kind in the nation to receive a renewable $100,000 gift from E. Roe Stamps and his family, which is being matched by an investment from the university. Ole Miss students were invited to apply for the awards, which provide financial resources for their research projects.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Feb 27
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UM Doctoral Student Sumeet Kulkarni Recognized for Excellence in Science Communications

A University of Mississippi doctoral student in physics has been nationally recognized for his excellence in science communications. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Futures awarded Sumeet Kulkarni (MEd 21) the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Nov 28

UM Student Brandon Kriplean Named Rhodes Finalist

Brandon Kriplean, of Franklin, Tennessee, a senior international studies major at the University of Mississippi, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. The Rhodes Scholarship allows students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom to complete their master's or doctoral degree.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Nov 14

UM Graduate Jilkiah Bryant Named Rhodes, Marshall Finalist

Jilkiah Bryant, of Macon, who graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2023 with a degree in public health and health sciences, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes and Marshall scholarships.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Nov 14
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