University of Mississippi

Ask Andy Flores how his life has changed since he enrolled as a freshman at the University of Mississippi and he will answer, "a lot." From his modest beginnings in Ocean Springs, the public policy leadership and philosophy major has emerged one of the most accomplished graduating seniors in the Class of 2023. Among the achievements and honors Flores is most proud of is being named a Harry S. Truman Scholar in 2022.

California native and first-generation college student Miguel Zamora coasted his way through undergraduate studies at California State University at San Bernadino, earning a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and a concentration in allied health. He landed a job as a lifeguard at a local water park, but Zamora's love for the water led him to enroll in graduate school at the University of Mississippi, where he received a full tuition stipend and a job at the Turner Center's natatorium. "Originally, I came to campus recreation under aquatics, then I took some time to define what I wanted to do within higher education," he said.

Jori Isenhower earns diploma 20 years after graduating from high school.

Doctoral graduate Imdadul Khan contributes to discoveries and new knowledge.

Rabria Moore receives prestigious internships, accolades.

Emmaline Schild reflects on opportunities created by leadership endowment.

Raegan Gourley's path in special education shaped by powerful experiences and education.

Heidi Myers wills her way through a semester with cancer.

Ashley Wingo goes from stopping fights to staging them.

Abdullah Alqahtani plans to use his Ole Miss education to better society in Saudi Arabia.

While most 18-year-olds are preparing for their first semester of college, Cambria Chatman has already graduated and joined the United States Air Force.

Millie Eubanks to begin career at Toyota.

Allyson Hopper concentrates on community and effecting change.

Doctoral graduate Cellas Hayes excels in STEM and aims to pay it forward.

Campus support helped Casiah Watson face life challenges and come out on top.

Annabelle Harris' love of classics and English shape honors thesis and her future.

Taylor Medalist Rhonda Brown no longer running from school, but running toward her dreams.

Jilkiah Bryant focuses on leaving a lasting impact as a Truman Scholar.

Mentors shaped Stamps Scholar Jaylin Jones for success.

Matt Knerr excelled in every aspect of university life and beyond.

Mississippi long-haul trucker Leroy Kirkendall completes college degree through C2C program.

More than 3,100 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2023. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy.

One man's journey taken with the steadfast support of his wife. Growing up in Red Banks as one of 11 children, school was not a priority for Jamie Cox. He attended the Holly Springs public schools and worked odd jobs. His focus was never his assignments or school work.

In high school, Abby Newton spent a summer working alongside people with disabilities. It cemented her career path, but her journey wasn't direct. Newton knew she wanted to advocate for people with disabilities. She thought a career in lobbying or nonprofits was on the horizon, so she spent her first two years at the University of Mississippi studying public policy.

Exercise science major juggles work, school, family and a desire to help others. Thomas Riddle is a busy man. Between working three jobs, he makes time to be a loving cousin, brother and son, create music, earn his graduate degree from the University of Mississippi and, most importantly, make people smile.

Ember Suh discovers passion and path to STEM career.

More than 600 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2022. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Law, Pharmacy, Journalism and New Media, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Applied Sciences and Patterson School of Accountancy.

More than 1,000 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2022. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Law, Pharmacy, Journalism and New Media, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Applied Sciences and Patterson School of Accountancy.

Nikki Marzette's classmates at the University of Mississippi could have focused on any subject for their video storytelling project. They could have chosen a music video, a cooking tutorial or a news package. Instead, her classmates chose to feature her story.

When Tayler Glover was in high school in Van Buren, Arkansas, she discovered computer science. When she took part in an information technology program at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith campus during her junior year of high school, one of the first things she noticed was that she was the only woman in her class, so she was pleasantly surprised when she got to the University of Mississippi to study computer science and found a good number of female students and teachers in her classes.