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.
(see more)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.
Bethany Selby Named Banner Bearer for School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi
Bethany Selby was designated banner bearer for the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Selby was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 23
Tuong Tran Named Class Marshal for School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi
Tuong Tran was designated class marshal for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. Tran was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 22
Caroline Cross Named Banner Bearer for School of Education at the University of Mississippi
Caroline Cross was designated banner bearer for the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Cross was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 19
Camryn Long Named Class Marshal for School of Education at the University of Mississippi
Camryn Long was designated class marshal for the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Long was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 19
Amyaha Graham Named Class Marshal for Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi
Amyaha Graham was designated class marshal for the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi. Graham was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 19
Cellas Hayes Named Class Marshal for Graduate School at the University of Mississippi
Cellas Hayes was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Hayes was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 19
Daniel Ferro Named Class Marshal for School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi
Daniel Ferro was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Ferro was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 18
Alexanaka Nabors Named Class Marshal for School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi
Alexanaka Nabors was designated class marshal for the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi. Nabors was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 18
Rabria Moore Named Class Marshal for School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi
Rabria Moore was designated class marshal for the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. Moore was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 18
Regan Muirhead Named Banner Bearer for School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi
Regan Muirhead was designated banner bearer for the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. Muirhead was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 18
Rhonda Brown Named Class Marshal for General Studies at the University of Mississippi
Rhonda Brown was designated class marshal for General Studies at the University of Mississippi. Brown was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college, school or program during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 18
Sydney Wheeler Named Class Marshal for College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi
Sydney Wheeler was designated class marshal for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi. Wheeler was among the 16 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2023 Commencement ceremonies.
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2023 May 17
UM Students Achieve Chinese Capstone
Twelve University of Mississippi seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. The capstone is a final year of direct enrollment and study at a university in Taiwan, followed by an internship.
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2023 May 3
Preston McWilliams Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Preston McWilliams, an engineering major from Ridgeland, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Sepp Cecil Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Sepp Cecil, a banking and finance major from Southaven, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Preston Antes Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Preston Antes, an economics and public policy leadership major from Frontenac, Missouri, was inducted into the university's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Andy Flores Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Andy Flores, a public policy leadership and philosophy major from Ocean Springs, was inducted into the University of Mississippi 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Logan Thomas Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Logan Thomas, a biological sciences major from Ridgeland, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Rabria Moore Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Rabria Moore, a journalism and political science major from Durant, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Margaret Walker Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Margaret Walker, a public policy leadership and integrated marketing communications major from Suwanee, Georgia, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Morgan Whited Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Morgan Whited, a biochemistry major from Marion, Arkansas, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Kelly Li Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Kelly Li, a public policy leadership and integrated marketing communications major from Hattiesburg, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
Jilkiah Bryant Inducted into UM 2022-23 Hall of Fame
Jilkiah Bryant, a public health and health sciences major from Macon, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2022-23 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students. Inductees were selected by a committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body. Selections are based on outstanding contributions in all aspects of campus life.
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2023 Apr 27
University of Mississippi Students Honored in 2022 Commencement Exercises
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.
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2022 May 10
University of Mississippi Students Featured in National TV Commercial
Several University of Mississippi students were featured in the debut of the university's new television commercial Sept. 17 during the football game between Ole Miss and Georgia Tech on ABC. The 30-second commercial, titled "Where are You Going," features Ole Miss students describing their personal aspirations paired with popular spots on campus and in Oxford, showing viewers where leaders are made and legacies are born.
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2022 Oct 19
University of Mississippi Names 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
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.
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2022 Apr 14
UM Students Earn Pharmacy Patch
Third-year professional students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy received their white coat patches, which signifies the completion of coursework and beginning of serving patients and communities through clinical rotations.
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2022 Apr 14
Pharmacy Students Receive White Coats
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy presented its 2021-2022 first-year students their traditional white coats in a cermony hosted in Oxford. The white coat is a symbol of professionalism, and this ceremony marks the beginning of their professional journey toward becoming a pharmacist.
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2021 Sep 22
University of Mississippi Students Chosen for 2021 Commencement Exercise Honors
The University of Mississippi named 20 students to be Class Marshal, Standard Bearer or Banner Bearer for their respective colleges or schools during the 2021 Commencement ceremonies.
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2021 May 6
University of Mississippi Names 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university's 2020-21 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded to students at UM.
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2021 Apr 14