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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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Aaron White Receives Debbie Mellinger Memorial Award

University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy student Aaron White received the Debbie Mellinger Memorial Award, which is given to a recipient who exhibits courage and a positive attitude in carrying out normal student activities even though confronted by personal hardship.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 4

Nason Wise Receives Public Health Excellence Award

University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy student Nason Wise received the United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Practice Award, which is presented to a student in recognition of contribution to public health pharmacy practice.
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Student Excellence - 2022 May 4

Jacey Gossett Receives Interprofessionalism Award

University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy student Jacey Gossett received the Outstanding Interprofessionalism Award, which is presented to a student who exhibited a strong commitment to interprofessionalism.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 4

Matthew Foster Receives School of Pharmacy Professionalism Award

University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy student Matthew Foster received the Outstanding Professionalism Award, presented to a student who personally exhibited professionalism and demonstrated a strong commitment to professionalism.
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Student Excellence - 2022 May 4

UM Students Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

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 7 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.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 27

UM Students Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

More than 80 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 8, 2022, at the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union 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.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 25

Rising Seniors Join Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board Honor Society at University of Mississippi

A total of 32 rising seniors were selected to join the Tassels Chapter of the Mortar Board honor society at the University of Mississippi.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 14

UM Students Earn Pharmacy Patch

Third-year professional students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy received their white coat patches, which signifies the completion of coursework and beginning of serving patients and communities through clinical rotations.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Apr 14

University of Mississippi Names 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university's 2021-22 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded to students at UM.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Apr 14

University of Mississippi Honors 2022 Who's Who Students

The University of Mississippi selected 170 students to be honored in the 2021-22 class of Who's Who Among Students.
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Who's Who - 2022 Apr 12

University of Mississippi Students Receive Highest Academic Award, Taylor Medal

The University of Mississippi selected more than 60 students to receive a 2022 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 8

Three UM Students Named Truman Finalists

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.
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Scholarship - 2022 Feb 22

12 Named UM Stamps Scholars

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.
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Scholarship - 2022 Feb 18

University of Mississippi Announces Fall 2021 Chancellor's Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.
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Chancellor's List - 2022 Feb 17

University of Mississippi Announces Fall 2021 Dean's Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2021Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.
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Dean's List - 2022 Feb 17

University of Mississippi December 2021 Graduates

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.
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Graduation - 2022 Feb 9

Seniors Join Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board at University of Mississippi

Nineteen seniors were selected to join the Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Mississippi.
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Honor Society - 2022 Jan 10

Bonner Program scholars

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."
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Internship - 2021 Dec 3

University of Mississippi Announces Spring 2021 Chancellor's Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.
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Chancellor's List - 2021 May 20

University of Mississippi Announces Spring 2021 Dean's Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2021Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.
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Dean's List - 2021 May 19

Pharmacy Students Receive White Coats

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Sep 22

Spring 2021 Music Honors

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.
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Honors Program - 2021 May 18

University of Mississippi Students Named to Prestigious Honor Society

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.
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Honor Society - 2021 May 7

Calli Farrell Named UM Law Negotiation Board Member of the Year

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Calli Farrell was named Negotiation Board Member of the Year.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 6

Jordan Thomas Receives 2021 Outstanding Student Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Jordan Thomas received the Outstanding Student Award
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Academic Award - 2021 May 6

Zachary Brand Named UM Law Trial Advocacy Board Member of the Year

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Zachary Brand was named Trial Advocacy Board Member of the Year.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 6

Sachika Denham-Hand Receives 2021 Mississippi Sports Law Review Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Sachika Denham-Hand received the Mississippi Sports Law Review Award
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Academic Award - 2021 May 6

University of Mississippi Students Chosen for 2021 Commencement Exercise Honors

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 May 6

Julio Cazares Receives 2021 John Robin Bradley Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Julio Cazares received the John Robin Bradley Award
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Academic Award - 2021 May 6

Elena Mosby Receives 2021 Mississippi Law Journal Award

University of Mississippi School of Law May 2021 Graduate Elena Mosby received the Mississippi Law Journal Award.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 6
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