University of Mississippi

Veronica Jean Cunitz was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Cunitz 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.

Joseph Ethan Crain, of Forest, was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Crain, who received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 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.

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.

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.

Eighteen University of Mississippi students were inducted into the Columns Society for 2024-25.

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.

The University of Mississippi selected 80 students to receive a 2024 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.

Jena Brown-Talib, an exercise science major from Oxford, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Seven University of Mississippi seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program.

Landon Bradley, an international studies and Spanish major from Bay Springs, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Jonah Gattey, a forensic chemistry major from Tracy, California, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Sydney Rehm, an international studies and Arabic major from Collierville, Tennessee, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Jonah Kocisko, a chemical engineering and Chinese major from Fort Myers, Florida, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Benjamin Newton, an international studies major from La Grange, Texas, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Syd Woodard, an international studies and Chinese major from Paducah, Kentucky, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Maggie Thomas, an international studies and Spanish major from Lilburn, Georgia, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Binta Fadiga, an international studies major from Cleveland, Mississippi, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Lee Holmes, an international studies and Arabic major from Tullahoma, Tennessee, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Lauren Black, a business major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, was named Top Senior of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment. "In addition to serving as the battalion commander for the spring semester, Cadet Black led with distinction as an example of professionalism and commitment including scoring the highest PT (physical training) score in the program," said Myron "MC" McWashington, recruiting operations officer.

Dominic Cheves, a sophomore political science major from Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, was named Top Sophomore of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment.

Caden Nicholson, a political science major from Prairie Village, Kansas, received the Military Officers Association of America ROTC award. This award recognizes an outstanding cadet in his or her next-to-last year in the program who has demonstrated exceptional potential for military leadership.

Joseph Austin, a criminal justice major from Tupelo, was named the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Top Cadet of the Year. The award goes to the overall top cadet in the program, regardless of class year, and recognizes the cadet who has demonstrated unwavering commitment and most positively influenced the program throughout the year.

Eighty-seven University of Mississippi students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization in the liberal arts. The university held an induction ceremony on April 5, 2024, in the Johnson Commons Ballroom on campus. Phi Beta Kappa membership is an honor conferred upon fewer than 10% of each graduating class. Students do not apply for membership but are elected by the chapter after a review of the academic records of each eligible candidate.

Reed Appel, a finance major from Milford, Ohio, was named Top Freshman of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment.

Caroline Stanford, a public policy leadership and Arabic major from Flora, was named Top Junior of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment. "Cadet Stanford demonstrated superior excellence across all facets of cadet life in the most demanding year of Army ROTC," said Myron "MC" McWashington, recruiting operations officer.

More than 140 University of Mississippi students were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines. The university held an induction ceremony on April 4, 2024, at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is based on a student's character and academic standing. Juniors must have completed 72 credit hours and rank in the top 7.5% of their class, while seniors and graduate students must rank in the top 10% of their class.

Fifty-eight rising seniors joined the Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Mississippi. Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.

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.

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.

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.