University of Mississippi

Seventeen freshmen at the University of Mississippi have been recognized as Stamps scholars, a prestigious designation that offers them a scholarship covering full cost of attendance and leadership development opportunities. The Stamps Scholars Program awards scholarships based on academic excellence, leadership experience and exceptional character.

Nine freshmen have enrolled at the University of Mississippi as Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholars, each receiving a $40,000 scholarship plus extensive support opportunities.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Rose Manion to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Manion, of Seattle, Washington, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

More than 900 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2025. 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 U.S. Department of Energy selected University of Mississippi graduate student Abigail Hogue for its University Nuclear Leadership Program graduate research fellowship, where she will use artificial intelligence to help improve nuclear fuel development.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Emma Williams to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Williams, of Ocean Springs, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Audrey Norwell to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Norwell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Lily Reed to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Reed, of Diamondhead, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights advocacy organization has chosen University of Mississippi senior Tyren Boyd Jr., of Indianola, as a fellow in its leadership program that honors the late civil rights icon U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The John Lewis Young Leaders program is a yearlong undergraduate fellowship that prepares college students for a future in community organizing and civic engagement. The program was established in 2017 and restructured in 2022 to honor Lewis.

This summer, the University of Mississippi welcomed Margaret Morris to its Chinese Language Flagship Program. Morris, of Ocean Springs, is one of 10 students admitted to the program.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.