University of Mississippi

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Charley Kelly to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Kelly, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Ava Muehlemann to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Muehlemann, of Wildwood, Missouri, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Joshua Stirek to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Stirek, of Olive Branch, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

More than 3,600 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2025. 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.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Samuel Smithart to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Smithart, of Olive Branch, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Ethan Samuel to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Samuel, of Houston, Texas, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Keagan Rupp to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Rupp, of St. Charles, Missouri, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed MacKenzie McDaries to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. McDaries, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Afnane Houjhouj to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Houjhouj, of Saltillo, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Sara Abdrabbo to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Abdrabbo, of Madison, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Julia Sholl to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Sholl, of Madisonville, Louisiana, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Asher Cook to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Cook, of St. Peters, Missouri, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Molly Cuthbertson to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Cuthbertson, of Columbus, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Eli Crowley to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Crowley, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Abdelrahman Marzouk to its Arabic Language Flagship Program, designed to cover a full academic year's worth of material in just eight weeks. Marzouk, of Oxford, is one of 11 students admitted to the program. "The cohort studied Arabic for four hours a day, five days a week, immersing themselves in a dynamic environment that fostered language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and community bonding," said Allen Clark, co-director of the Arabic Flagship program and associate professor of Arabic at UM.

Lonnie Cain's childhood home in Detroit was just two miles from the Wayne State University campus. Though he was physically close to higher education, the idea of actually pursuing it always felt much further away. "I truly didn't think I could ever graduate from college," he said. "I grew up with a single mother who understood the importance of education but couldn't really tell me how to get an education, and I just never thought I was smart enough to graduate from college." In May, Cain became one of just three people ever to earn his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws simultaneously from the University of Mississippi.

When Emma Delahoussaye graduated from the University of Mississippi in May, she traded her classroom experience for a coveted spot in Marriott's Voyage program, building on skills she developed working at The Inn at Ole Miss and interning with Omni Hotels & Resorts.

Altogether, Elizabeth, Michael and Sarah Basha weighed under 9 pounds at birth. That hasn't stopped them from making an oversized impact in life, particularly over the past few years at the University of Mississippi. And they plan to continue. The Basha triplets graduated in May with bachelor's degrees: Elizabeth, in biology; Michael, biochemistry; and Sarah, psychology. Next, all three members of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College plan to continue their education this fall at the university's School of Medicine in Jackson.

Rod'Kendrick Harrison's path to Commencement has been driven by purpose, passion and a clear vision. The Batesville native graduated in May from the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences with a degree in public health. A pre-med student with plans to become a physician, Harrison's interest in the intersection of medicine and public health began early.

Choosing the University of Mississippi at the last minute after a series of out-of-state college tours, Anna Owens found her home at Ole Miss. It turned out to be a great choice. The Madison native earned two bachelor's degrees: one in biomedical engineering and another in general business.

From a young age, Bailee Harris knew she wanted to follow in her mother's footsteps and go to college. But she didn't just walk the same path; she carved out her own. A graduate of DeSoto Central High School and Northwest Mississippi Community College, the Walls native enrolled at the University of Mississippi at DeSoto Center campus in Southaven with a vision shaped by both inspiration and ambition.

When she graduated from the University of Mississippi in May, Emily Gravlee became a "doctor, doctor." She earned a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2020 and now has a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences - all because of her desire to help.

Audrey Koltz, a biological science graduate from Madison, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Koltz received a Fulbright to teach in Spain.

Morgan McCann, a linguistics and interdisciplinary studies graduate from Huntsville, Alabama, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. McCann received a Fulbright to teach in Kazakhstan.

Jacqueline Hibbard, a modern languages master's program graduate from Corinth, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Binta Fadiga, a 2024 graduate in international studies from Aurora, Colorado, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Fadiga received a Fulbright to teach in South Korea.

Elsa Allmendinger, a finance and public policy leadership graduate from Collierville, Tennessee, is one of seven recent University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Allmendinger received a Fulbright to teach in Luxembourg.

Megan Hughes, an international studies and German graduate from Sumneytown, Pennsylvania, is one of seven recent University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Hughes received a Fulbright to teach in Germany.

Madalyn Dudley, a public policy leadership graduate from Bronston, Kentucky, is one of seven recent University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Dudley received a Fulbright to teach in Bulgaria.

Paola "Sofia" Euyoque, who graduated from the University of Mississippi in May with a music education degree, had auditioned for only one university music program - Ole Miss just felt like home to the Philadelphia native. Experiencing a Pride of the South show and a Rebels football game solidified her plan to attend the university.