University of Mississippi

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

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.

The National Security Education Program has offered five University of Mississippi students coveted David L. Boren Scholarships. Samantha Fabian, of Omaha, Nebraska, is one of those students. Boren scholars and fellows study critical languages and plan to work in positions crucial to U.S. national security. Recipients come from diverse fields of study and immerse themselves in the cultures of world regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The National Security Education Program has offered five University of Mississippi students coveted David L. Boren Scholarships. Susan Soh, of Houston, Texas, is one of those students. Boren scholars and fellows study critical languages and plan to work in positions crucial to U.S. national security. Recipients come from diverse fields of study and immerse themselves in the cultures of world regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Three University of Mississippi doctoral students and two postdoctoral researchers have been selected as SEC Emerging Scholars. The 2023-24 scholars are doctoral students Adam Beam, of Mira Loma, California; Miguel De Leon, of Houston, Texas; and Purnima Narayan, of Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India; and postdoctoral researchers Jenny Cocciardi, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; and Mike Xue, of Nanjing, China. Southeastern Conference provosts established the SEC Emerging Scholars program in 2021 to aid in preparing future faculty members. The program, which gives special attention to top scholars from historically underrepresented groups, provides professional development and networking opportunities for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who are considering careers in higher education.

The National Security Education Program has offered five University of Mississippi students coveted David L. Boren Scholarships. Sarah Hall, of Madison, is one of those students. Boren scholars and fellows study critical languages and plan to work in positions crucial to U.S. national security. Recipients come from diverse fields of study and immerse themselves in the cultures of world regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

Rabria Moore, a journalism and political science major from Durant, received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to teach in Zambia. She is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Sydney Rester, a biomedical engineering major from Oxford, received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to teach in Germany. She is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Alyssa Langlois, an international studies and French major from New Orleans, received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to teach in Switzerland. She is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Mikayla Jordan, an education major from Hattiesburg, received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to teach in Germany. She is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Savannah Whittemore, a law school student from Grenada, is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Edith Marie Green, an international studies major from Oxford, received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award to teach in Germany. She is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Emily Wang, an international studies, Arabic and Chinese major from Randolph, New Jersey, received a Fulbright Study Award to attend university in the Netherlands. Wang is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Manuel Campbell, a biochemistry major from Jackson, is one of eight University of Mississippi students to have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year, the most ever in university history. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program partners students with universities and schools from more than 140 nations around the globe to promote international study and cross-cultural dialogue. The selective program is available to seniors, graduate and doctoral students from the United States.

Md Imdadul Huque Khan was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Khan 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.

Halle Phillips was designated class marshal for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. Phillips 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.

Margaret Coker was designated class marshal for the School of Law at the University of Mississippi. Coker 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.

Mary Claire Ford was designated class marshal for the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Ford 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.