University of Mississippi

Maggie Thomas, an international studies and Spanish major from Lilburn, Georgia, 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.

Syd Woodard, an international studies and Chinese major from Paducah, Kentucky, 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.

Binta Fadiga, an international studies major from Cleveland, Mississippi, 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.

Lee Holmes, an international studies major from Tullahoma, 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.

Dominic Cheves, a sophomore political science major from Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, was named Top Sophomore of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment.

Lauren Black, a business major from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, was named Top Senior of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment. "In addition to serving as the battalion commander for the spring semester, Cadet Black led with distinction as an example of professionalism and commitment including scoring the highest PT (physical training) score in the program," said Myron "MC" McWashington, recruiting operations officer.

Joseph Austin, a criminal justice major from Tupelo, was named the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Top Cadet of the Year. The award goes to the overall top cadet in the program, regardless of class year, and recognizes the cadet who has demonstrated unwavering commitment and most positively influenced the program throughout the year.

Eighty-seven 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 5, 2024, 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.

Caden Nicholson, a political science major from Prairie Village, Kansas, received the Military Officers Association of America ROTC award. This award recognizes an outstanding cadet in his or her next-to-last year in the program who has demonstrated exceptional potential for military leadership.

Caroline Stanford, a public policy leadership and Arabic major from Flora, was named Top Junior of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment. "Cadet Stanford demonstrated superior excellence across all facets of cadet life in the most demanding year of Army ROTC," said Myron "MC" McWashington, recruiting operations officer.

Reed Appel, a finance major from Milford, Ohio, was named Top Freshman of the Year at the University of Mississippi's Army ROTC Awards Banquet. To receive this award, a cadet is evaluated upon academic performance, performance in ROTC, attendance, physical fitness, volunteer work and cadre assessment.

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 4, 2024, 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.

Fifty-eight rising seniors joined the Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Mississippi. Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.

Clark Etzel, a senior public policy leadership major from Oxford, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame.

Genevieve Wilson, a senior international studies major from Birmingham, Alabama, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

Zynub Ahmad Al-Sherri, a senior pre-dental, public health and health sciences, and Arabic major from Oxford, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame.

Azurrea Curry, a senior secondary English education major from Gulfport, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

Madeleine Donati Ryan, a senior international studies major from Memphis, Tennessee, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

Daneel Konnar, a senior public policy leadership major from Oxford, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

Bailey Beaird, a senior allied health studies major from Dallas, Texas, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

Caitlyn Horton, a senior accountancy major from Water Valley, was inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

Emillie Grace Burgess, a senior public policy leadership major from Fort Smith, Arkansas, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

Caleb Bohannon, a senior public policy leadership and economics major from Clinton, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2023-24 student Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors given to Ole Miss students.

From across the world, University of Mississippi biology major Christian Boudreaux received a life-changing Zoom call from Chancellor Glenn Boyce last week. Despite Zanzibar's spotty internet service, the message was clear: Boudreaux had won a coveted Truman Scholarship. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, the nation's official living memorial to the 33rd U.S. president, announced the junior from Oxford as the university's 19th Truman Scholar on April 12. The foundation awards scholarships based on outstanding leadership potential and commitment to a career in public service.

Two hundred and one students were honored as the 2023-24 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi. The honorees were recognized for their achievements during a ceremony on April 5 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.

George Taylor, a junior biomedical engineering major at the University of Mississippi, is the university's 25th student to receive a Goldwater Scholarship.

Lake Dodson, a political science major at the University of Mississippi, had the opportunity of a lifetime to study abroad last fall at Kyung Hee University, the only university in South Korea with a nuclear reactor on campus. Dodson, of Madison, studied Korean foreign policy, North-South Korean relations and carried out nuclear research entirely in the Korean language.

Audrey Seibel, a political science major at the University of Mississippi, served last fall as a research assistant for Julie Wronski, associate professor of political science, and explored the idea of what it means to be "un-American."

Grace Mattingly, a junior classics and English major at the University of Mississippi, received the 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Latin from the UM Department of Classics.

Miles Thompson, a junior classics major with a minor in museum studies at the University of Mississippi, received the 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Greek from the UM Department of Classics.