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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.

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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.

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Recent UM Graduate Kaleb Henry Credits Engagement for Academic Success

Kaleb Henry's college experience can be summed up in one word: community. Leaving his close-knit hometown to come to the University of Mississippi was like walking into a room full of strangers for the Waynesboro native. However, he quickly found ways to get involved while navigating his own college courses. Henry served as an ambassador for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, vice president of the Ole Miss chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, and president of the UM chapter of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program.
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Graduation - Jun 24

Keisha Harrison Balances Family, Career, Education at Ole Miss Grenada

When family responsibilities called Keisha Harrison home from Oxford during her undergraduate studies, the University of Mississippi at Grenada campus provided her the flexibility she needed to continue her education in her own hometown. After completing her bachelor's degree in elementary education, Harrison returned to the classroom as an educator before going back to Ole Miss Grenada to earn her master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Her educational journey continued as her love of learning led her back once more to pursue an Education Specialist in Educational Leadership degree.
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Graduation - Jun 24

Recent UM Graduate Lauren Brown Takes Interdisciplinary Path to Medicine

From her Mississippi roots, Lauren Brown found a natural home at Ole Miss. The Ridgeland native chose interdisciplinary studies to integrate her interests in language and medicine - combining Spanish, chemistry and biological science into what she describes as a "holistic learning experience."
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Graduation - Jun 24

Izzy Arthurs Finds Harmony Through Words, Music, Movement at Ole Miss

From her first campus visit, Izzy Arthurs felt immediately at home at the University of Mississippi. The Jackson, Tennessee, native was captivated by the Ole Miss campus "at first sight" - a feeling that has guided her entire college experience. A recent UM graduate, who earned a bachelor's in English with an emphasis in creative writing and a minor in French, Arthurs became an integral part of campus life. She studied abroad in France and performed her own music. She worked in the Department of Campus Recreation all four years of college, earned her certification in group fitness instruction, and taught yoga, Pilates, barre and sculpt classes, all experiences she describes as highlights of her university years.
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Graduation - Jun 24

Recent UM Graduate Byron Swetman's Philanthropic Efforts Rooted in Family Values

From his first campus tour to leading record-breaking fundraising efforts, Byron Swetman's journey at the University of Mississippi has been defined by a profound dedication to serving others. Swetman, of Vancleave, began his Ole Miss journey as an electrical engineering major before transitioning to computer science. While balancing a full course load as a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, Swetman immersed himself in the university community from freshman year onward.
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Graduation - Jun 24

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Sean McClellan Achieves Chinese Capstone

Sean McClellan, from Vancleave, is headed abroad to hone his language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. McClellan earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese in May and is in the UM Chinese Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Sophia Toner Achieves Chinese Capstone

Sophia Toner, from Pass Christian, is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. Toner earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese from the University of Mississippi in May and is in the UM Chinese Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

University of Mississippi Student Emma Jones Achieves Chinese Capstone

Emma Jones, from Oxford, majoring in Chinese, psychology and elementary education, and studying in the Chinese Language Flagship Program at the University of Mississippi, is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Emily Barron Achieves Chinese Capstone

Emily Barron, from Blacksburg, Virginia, is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. Barron earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese from the University of Mississippi in May and is in the UM Chinese Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Gavin Carr Achieves Arabic Language Flagship Capstone

Gavin Carr, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Carr earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and political science from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Nelson Cleveland Achieves Arabic Language Flagship Capstone

Nelson Cleveland, of Gulfport, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Cleveland earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Kharley Redmon Achieves Arabic Language Flagship Capstone

Kharley Redmon, of Lewisport, Kentucky, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Redmon earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Mabrie Woods Achieves Arabic Language Flagship Capstone

Mabrie Woods, of Louisville, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Woods earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Elizabeth Vise Achieves Arabic Language Flagship Capstone

Elizabeth Vise, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Vise earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Arabic from UM in May and is in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

University of Mississippi Student Catherine Simpson Achieves Arabic Language Flagship Capstone

Catherine Simpson, of Madison, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Simpson is majoring in Arabic and biological science and studying in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

University of Mississippi Student Caroline Stanford Achieves Arabic Language Flagship Capstone

Caroline Stanford, of Flora, is one of seven University of Mississippi students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program. Stanford is majoring in Arabic and interdisciplinary studies and studying in the university's Arabic Language Flagship Program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

UM Graduate Ahmed Orabi's Journey to Becoming a Pharmacist Stretches Across Continents

Ahmed Orabi's journey to becoming a pharmacist began in Kuwait and ended with a walk across a stage in Oxford. He graduated in May from the University of Mississippi with his Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration degrees.
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Graduation - Jun 12

UM Graduate Gwen Pfrenger Follows Love of Art Museums to Rich Academic Journey

As Gwen Pfrenger prepared to graduate in May with her degree in art history, she reflected on a life surrounded by art and literature. Growing up in Oxford, she found her academic home at the University of Mississippi, where she could fully immerse herself in the humanities she has loved since childhood.
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Graduation - Jun 12

UM Finance Graduate Lauren Munnell Transforms Challenges Into Stepping Stones

When Lauren Munnell toured the University of Mississippi for the first time, she didn't just see a campus - she saw possibility. The Franklin, Tennessee, native had never imagined herself at a big Southeastern Conference school, but Oxford offered something special: a close-knit community where she could grow, be challenged and thrive.
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Graduation - Jun 11

UM Graduate Caroline Brock Hopes to Help Create a Healthier Future

Caroline Brock, a Greenwood native, graduated in May with a bachelor's degree in public health with the mission of addressing health disparities.
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Graduation - Jun 12

UM Graduate Ja'Ree Myers Builds Support Network on Path to Engineering Success

When Ja'Ree Myers walked across the Grove stage in May, he did so with a degree in computer engineering, no student debt and a future he built from the ground up. A Jackson native, Myers first visited the University of Mississippi during his sophomore year of high school to attend a football game, and it made a lasting impression.
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Graduation - Jun 11

University of Mississippi Student Christopher Buchan Receives Boren Scholarship

Christopher Buchan, from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, an international studies and Chinese major at the University of Mississippi, is one of five UM students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program.
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Scholarship - Jun 11

UM Graduate Jakota White Builds Meaningful Relationships Through Campus Involvement

From his first visit to campus as a high school junior for a Trent Lott Leadership Institute conference, Jakota White felt the "magnetic atmosphere" of Oxford calling to him. The Gulfport native couldn't shake "how Ole Miss had made me feel, and who they believed I could be" - a feeling that has continued throughout his college career. Majoring in integrated marketing communications with a minor in general business, White became deeply woven into the fabric of campus life.
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Graduation - Jun 10

Self-Taught Keyboardist Ransford Addae Gains Skills at Ole Miss

For Ransford Kwabena Addae, music has been a lifelong passion, one that has taken him from Ghana to the University of Mississippi, where he has refined his skills and worked toward his dreams.
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Graduation - Jun 3

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Sean McClellan Receives Boren Scholarship

Sean McClellan, from Vancleave, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese from the University of Mississippi in May, is one of four UM students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren Scholars commit to studying critical languages and preparing for careers in national security, public service or international affairs. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures of regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 9

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Danielle Dey Receives Boren Scholarship

Danielle Dey, from Waveland, is one of four University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Dey earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies from UM in May. She minored in intelligence and security studies and Korean. Boren Scholars commit to studying critical languages and preparing for careers in national security, public service or international affairs. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures of regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Scholarship - Jun 9

Ole Miss Student-Athlete Katelyn Foust Shines Through Her Passion for Criminal Justice

A member of the Ole Miss women's rifle team, Katelyn Foust graduated in May from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Her focus on homeland security was complemented by a triple minor in law, intelligence and security studies, and global security studies.
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Graduation - Jun 3

Stephanie Handford Maximizes Opportunities at Ole Miss While Maintaining Perfect GPA

When Stephanie Handford's family added the University of Mississippi to their college tour on a whim after a quick Google search, the Waukesha, Wisconsin, native never could have imagined that decision would lead to rocket launches, international research and a perfect 4.0 GPA. A mechanical engineering major, Handford was involved in undergraduate research with the National Center for Physical Acoustics, a cooperative education experience with Apple, study abroad in Sweden and research in Germany through the German Academic Exchange Service's RISE program.
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Graduation - Jun 3

Recent University of Mississippi Graduate Gavin Carr Receives Boren Scholarship

Gavin Carr, from Nicholasville, Kentucky, is one of four University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Carr earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and political science from UM in May. Boren Scholars commit to studying critical languages and preparing for careers in national security, public service or international affairs. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures of regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 2

Sarah Fath Named Class Marshal for School of Pharmacy at University of Mississippi

Sarah Fath, of Kenner, Louisiana, was designated class marshal for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. Fath, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, was among the 15 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.
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Achievement (Other) - May 29
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