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.
University of Mississippi Students Receive Highest Academic Award, Taylor Medal
The University of Mississippi selected more than 90 students to receive a 2025 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.
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University of Mississippi Students Receive Highest Academic Award, Taylor Medal
The University of Mississippi selected 80 students to receive a 2024 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.
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2024 May 15
UM Student Grace Mattingly Receives 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Latin
Grace Mattingly, a junior classics and English major at the University of Mississippi, received the 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Latin from the UM Department of Classics.
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2024 Apr 3
UM Student Miles Thompson Receives 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Greek
Miles Thompson, a junior classics major with a minor in museum studies at the University of Mississippi, received the 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Greek from the UM Department of Classics.
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2024 Apr 3
University of Mississippi Students Receive Highest Academic Award, Taylor Medal
The University of Mississippi selected more than 70 students to receive a 2023 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.
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2023 Apr 21
Amy Ly-Ha Receives School of Pharmacy Outstanding Student Award
University of Mississippi student Amy Ly-Ha received the Outstanding Student Award from the School of Pharmacy.
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2022 May 4
Veronica Guastella Receives Bruce Parks Memorial MSHP Student Award
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy student Veronica Guastella received the Bruce Parks Memorial MSHP Student Award. The award is presented in memory of Dr. Bruce Parks, former professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, to a student who exemplifies outstanding integrity, leadership and a strong desire to enhance the mission of health-system pharmacy in Mississippi.
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2022 May 4
Aaron White Receives Debbie Mellinger Memorial Award
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy student Aaron White received the Debbie Mellinger Memorial Award, which is given to a recipient who exhibits courage and a positive attitude in carrying out normal student activities even though confronted by personal hardship.
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2022 May 4
Pharmacy Students Receive Rho Chi Award for Scholarship
Five students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy were awarded the Rho Chi Award for Scholarship.
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2022 May 4
Jacey Gossett Receives Interprofessionalism Award
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy student Jacey Gossett received the Outstanding Interprofessionalism Award, which is presented to a student who exhibited a strong commitment to interprofessionalism.
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2022 May 4
University of Mississippi Students Receive Highest Academic Award, Taylor Medal
The University of Mississippi selected more than 60 students to receive a 2022 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.
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2022 Apr 8
Calli Farrell Named UM Law Negotiation Board Member of the Year
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Calli Farrell was named Negotiation Board Member of the Year.
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2021 May 6
Jordan Thomas Receives 2021 Outstanding Student Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Jordan Thomas received the Outstanding Student Award
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2021 May 6
Zachary Brand Named UM Law Trial Advocacy Board Member of the Year
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Zachary Brand was named Trial Advocacy Board Member of the Year.
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2021 May 6
Sachika Denham-Hand Receives 2021 Mississippi Sports Law Review Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Sachika Denham-Hand received the Mississippi Sports Law Review Award
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2021 May 6
Julio Cazares Receives 2021 John Robin Bradley Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Julio Cazares received the John Robin Bradley Award
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2021 May 6
Elena Mosby Receives 2021 Mississippi Law Journal Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Elena Mosby received the Mississippi Law Journal Award.
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2021 May 6
Harrison Smith Receives Robert C. Khayat Scholarship in Law Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Harrison Smith received the Robert C. Khayat Award
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2021 May 6
Bryant Carlton Receives Robert C. Khayat Scholarship in Law Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Bryant Carlton received the Robert C. Khayat Award
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2021 May 6
Harrison Smith Named UM Law Moot Court Board Member of the Year
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Harrison Smith was named Moot Court Board Member of the Year.
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2021 May 6
Elena Mosby Receives 2021 Phi Delta Phi Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Elena Mosby received the Phi Delta Phi Award
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2021 May 6
Cameron Woo Receives Dean's Distinguished Service Award
Cameron Alexander Woo of San Antonio, Texas received the University of Mississippi School of Law Dean's Distinguished Service Award.
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2021 May 6
University of Mississippi Students Receive Highest Academic Award, Taylor Medal
The University of Mississippi selected more than 60 students to receive a 2021 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.
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2021 Apr 19
Justis Gibbs Receives Dean's Distinguished Service Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Justis Gibbs received the Dean's Distinguished Service Award from UM Law.
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2021 May 6
Zach Brand Receives Dean's Distinguished Service Award
University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Zach Brand received the Dean's Distinguished Service Award from UM Law.
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2021 May 6
Ole Miss Students Receive Highest Academic Award
More than 70 University of Mississippi students were recognized as recipients of a 2020 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.
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2020 Apr 21