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The University of Mississippi selected more than 60 students to receive a 2022 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.

Three University of Mississippi juniors who have worked to improve access to education and to raise awareness about mental health issues have been named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. National finalists for the honor were announced Feb. 18. Jilkiah Bryant, a junior public health and health sciences major from Macon; Andy Flores, a junior public policy leadership and philosophy major from Ocean Springs; and Alex Bush, a junior psychology major from Denver, are among them. All three are members of the university's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College.

With the addition of 12 freshmen, the Stamps Scholars Program at the University of Mississippi is maintaining its growth. Stamps Scholars are chosen based on academic excellence, leadership experience and exceptional character. The new class brings the total number of Stamps Scholars at UM to 51, making Ole Miss the second-largest across the U.S. and the United Kingdom in the Stamps Scholars Program. UM is the only Mississippi university and among only six Southeastern Conference schools that awards Stamps Scholarships to selected students.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2021Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

More than 600 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2021. 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.

The University of Mississippi has its first-ever cohort of Bonner Program students who have started their four-year campaigns to transform their campus and community through service projects. The university's Bonner Program, housed at the new UM Center for Community Engagement, is part of a diverse, multistate network of colleges and universities with their own Bonner programs. The program is part of the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, which works to "transform students, communities and campuses through service."

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.

Nineteen seniors were selected to join the Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Mississippi.

The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2021Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi Department of Music congratulates students who won awards at its 2021 Music Honors Convocation. Department awards mark outstanding student achievement in performance, academics, ensemble musicianship and other areas of the UM Music student experience.

The University of Mississippi welcomed more than 200 students into the UM chapter of Phi Kappa Phi for the spring 2021 semester. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines.

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Calli Farrell was named Negotiation Board Member of the Year.

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Jordan Thomas received the Outstanding Student Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Zachary Brand was named Trial Advocacy Board Member of the Year.

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Sachika Denham-Hand received the Mississippi Sports Law Review Award

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.

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Julio Cazares received the John Robin Bradley Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Elena Mosby received the Mississippi Law Journal Award.

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Harrison Smith received the Robert C. Khayat Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Bryant Carlton received the Robert C. Khayat Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Harrison Smith was named Moot Court Board Member of the Year.

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Elena Mosby received the Phi Delta Phi Award

Cameron Alexander Woo of San Antonio, Texas received the University of Mississippi School of Law 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.

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Zach Brand received the Dean's Distinguished Service Award from UM Law.

The University of Mississippi will celebrate more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 during the university's 168th Commencement exercises April 29 - May 2.

The University of Mississippi selected more than 60 students to receive a 2021 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.

Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Mississippi recently recognized its outstanding chapters and community leaders during its annual Excellence Awards program.