University of Mississippi

What do antennas and Harry Potter have in common? To Shefali Pawar, the answer is clear: invisibility cloaks. Pawar, an electrical engineering doctoral candidate at the University of Mississippi, has focused her research on cloaking antennas. This cutting-edge idea solves the problem of signal interference when antennas are placed close together.

Like many college baseball players, Cas Blevins, of Johnson City, Tennessee, knew he wanted to continue his career in baseball after college but had determined that his path in athletics would continue off the field.

Kellygrace Abla Loko was designated class marshal for General Studies at the University of Mississippi. Loko was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Theodore Wyatt Lampton was designated banner bearer for the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Lampton was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Elizabeth Grace Johns was designated class marshal for the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi. Johns was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Lauren Leanne Biando was designated class marshal for the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Biando was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Nicholas Tyler Dean was designated class marshal for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. Dean was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Chelsea Reyes was designated class marshal for the School of Law at the University of Mississippi. Reyes was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Leah Kathryn Franks was designated class marshal for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. Franks was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Shane Houston Stephens was designated class marshal for the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi. Stephens was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Joy Faith Jennings was designated class marshal for the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi. Jennings was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Zachary Scott Partin was designated class marshal for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi. Partin was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Phoebe Gates Goodwin was designated class marshal for the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. Goodwin was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Jake Edward Akins was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Akins was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Keely Lauren May was designated banner bearer for the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. May was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Macey Jewell Ross was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Ross was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Veronica Jean Cunitz was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Cunitz was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Joseph Ethan Crain, of Forest, was designated class marshal for the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Crain, who received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Lorena Magana Zertuche was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Magana Zertuche was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Eighteen University of Mississippi students were inducted into the Columns Society for 2024-25.

Brett Patterson was designated class marshal for the Graduate School at the University of Mississippi. Patterson was among the 19 UM students who were named class marshal or banner bearer for their respective college or school during the 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

Ten University of Mississippi Arabic Language Flagship seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Arabic capstone year program.

Seven University of Mississippi seniors are headed abroad to hone their language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program.

The University of Mississippi selected 80 students to receive a 2024 Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Medal, the university's highest academic award.

Jena Brown-Talib, an exercise science major from Oxford, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Landon Bradley, an international studies and Spanish major from Bay Springs, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Jonah Gattey, a forensic chemistry major from Tracy, California, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Sydney Rehm, an international studies major from Collierville, Tennessee, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Jonah Kocisko, a chemical engineering and Chinese major from Fort Myers, Florida, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Benjamin Newton, an international studies major from La Grange, Texas, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.