University of Mississippi

Katherine Lydia Tibbs, of Diamondhead, was designated banner bearer for the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Tibbs, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, was among the 15 UM students named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Rachel Kathryn Rowe, of Diamondhead, was designated class marshal for the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi. Rowe, who earned a Bachelor of Accountancy, was among the 15 UM students named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Sidney Brooke Zinda, of Austin, Texas, was designated class marshal for the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Zinda, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education in elementary education, was among the 15 UM students named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Callista Rose Hull, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, was designated banner bearer for the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Hull, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education in math education and Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, was among the 15 UM students named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Mary Catherine Drane, of Natchez, was designated class marshal for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi. Drane, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in public policy leadership and Bachelor of Science in Public Health, was among the 15 UM students named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Glenn Hayden Walker, of Oxford, was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Walker, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, was among the 15 UM students named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Isabella Rocconi, of Madison, an allied health studies major at the University of Mississippi, is one of two students who received the Character of Leaders Initiative's Vision Award. The Vision Awards honor those who have a clear and developed vision for how they pursue fairness, respect, integrity, civility and intellectual humility - the core virtues of the UM Creed - as part of their leadership practice as current and budding professionals.

Aminata Ba became the first person in her family to attend college in 2023. Now, the Southaven resident has become the University of Mississippi's 21st Truman Scholar. The scholarship, established as a tribute to the 33rd U.S. president, selects awardees who are dedicated to careers in government or public service.

Benton Donahue, of Madison, a music major at the University of Mississippi, is one of two students who received the Character of Leaders Initiative's Vision Award. The Vision Awards honor those who have a clear and developed vision for how they pursue fairness, respect, integrity, civility and intellectual humility - the core virtues of the UM Creed - as part of their leadership practice as current and budding professionals.

Braedan Watters, a biological science major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Yasmine Ware, an interdisciplinary studies major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Eron Hendrix, a public health and public policy leadership double major from Jackson, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Connor Gee, a biological science and general business double major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Mary Catherine "Cate" Drane, a public policy leadership and public health double major from Natchez, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Riley Aline Dellenger, a marketing major from Ocean Springs, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Emily Rachelle Davis, an exercise science major from Benton, Louisiana, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

McKenzie Cox, an integrated marketing communications and public policy leadership double major from Concord, North Carolina, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Ryan Landon Augustine, an allied health studies major from Canton, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

Amber Elizabeth Amis, an integrated marketing communications and pre-med major from Clinton, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2025-26 Student Hall of Fame.

More than 90 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 10 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.

The University of Mississippi selected more than 90 students to receive a 2026 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.

More than 180 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 9 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.

More than 200 students were honored as the 2025-26 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi. The honorees were recognized for their achievements during a ceremony on April 10 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Who's Who Among Students is a respected honor program recognizing seniors who excel academically and demonstrate leadership and community service on and off campus.

Nathaniel Carlson, a University of Mississippi junior chemistry major from Apex, North Carolina, recently joined a select group of students named as a Goldwater Scholar. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors planning to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. This year, the foundation selected 454 students from a pool of more than 5,000 applicants nominated by universities across the country.

Nineteen University of Mississippi students were inducted into the Columns Society on March 29 at Paris-Yates Chapel.

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation has named University of Mississippi junior Aminata Ba as a finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. If selected, the public policy leadership and economics major from Southaven will become the university's 21st Truman scholar and the sixth in five years. The first-generation college student was selected from a pool of more than 780 applicants from 305 institutions nationwide.

More than 660 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2025. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies program, and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2025 Chancellor's Honor Roll.

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.

The Stamps Impact Prize committee selected Julian Callender as one of eight University of Mississippi students for its biannual competitive award program that funds undergraduate academic and creative projects. Callender, a junior chemistry major from River Ridge, Louisiana, worked on his project with the help of mentor Nathan Hammer, professor of chemistry and biochemistry. Callender's project is titled "Measuring Electron Affinities of Molecules."