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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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Christian Boudreaux Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Christian Boudreaux, a biological sciences major from Starkville, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Apr 14

Jack Baker Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Jack Baker, a biological sciences major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Aashish Dhakal Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Aashish Dhakal, a computer science major from Ilam, Nepal, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Jesse Gordon Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Jesse Gordon, a multi-disciplinary studies major from Lucedale, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Madeline Mueller Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Madeline Mueller, a psychology major from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Apr 14

David Phillips Jr. Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

David Phillips Jr., a biological science major from Hattiesburg, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Apr 14

Justice Rose Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Justice Rose, a journalism major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Hannah Watts Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Hannah Watts, a public policy leadership major from Columbia, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Ethan Robertson Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Ethan Robertson, a political science major from Pontotoc, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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Jana Abdrabbo Inducted Into University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame

Jana Abdrabbo, an international studies major from Madison, has been inducted into the University of Mississippi's 2024-25 Student Hall of Fame.
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University of Mississippi Students Inducted Into Tri-Alpha Honor Society

Over 120 University of Mississippi students were welcomed into the Tri-Alpha Honor Society, which honors the academic excellence of first-generation college students. The university held an induction ceremony on March 27 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center Student Union Ballroom. Ceremonies on the Booneville, Tupelo, Grenada and DeSoto regional campuses took place in early April.
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Honor Society - 2025 Apr 11

University of Mississippi Honors 2024-25 Who's Who Students

Two hundred students were honored as the 2024-25 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi. The honorees were recognized for their achievements during a ceremony on April 4 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.
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Who's Who - 2025 Apr 9

University of Mississippi Student Brianna Dang Wins Memphis Addy Award

Brianna Dang, from Oxford, a senior B.F.A. in graphic design student at the University of Mississippi, won a Silver American Advertising Award in the Poster - Single category for her entry "WWF Marine Wildlife Campaign."
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Mar 24
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University of Mississippi Student Aubrey Best Wins Memphis Addy Award

Aubrey Best, from Oxford, a senior art major at the University of Mississippi, won a Gold American Advertising Award and Best of Student Work in the Art Direction - Campaign category for her entry "Leaping Bunny Social Awareness Campaign."
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University of Mississippi Student Gabrielle Hunter Wins Memphis Addy Award

Gabrielle Hunter, from Oxford, a senior B.F.A. in graphic design student at the University of Mississippi, won a Silver American Advertising Award in the Packaging category for her entry "Cheers and Tears Packaging."
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University of Mississippi Student Aminata Ba Earns Prestigious Douglass-O'Connell Global Internship

Aminata Ba, a sophomore public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, is one of 12 high-achieving students selected for an eight-week international internship program in Dublin, Ireland.
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Internship - 2025 Feb 14

University of Mississippi Announces Fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists, including Dean's Honor Roll.
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Dean's List - 2025 Jan 27

University of Mississippi Announces Fall 2024 Chancellor's Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.
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Chancellor's List - 2025 Jan 27
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University of Mississippi Celebrates December 2024 Graduates

More than 630 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2024. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Law, Journalism and New Media, Engineering, Education, Business Administration, Applied Sciences and Patterson School of Accountancy.
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Graduation - 2025 Feb 7
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University of Mississippi Student Kennady Hertz to Effect Environmental Policy Changes Through Fellowship

University of Mississippi graduate student Kennady Hertz will spend 2025 gaining valuable environmental policy experience in the nation's capital as part of an elite fellowship program. Hertz, an integrated marketing and communications graduate student, is among the 88 finalists chosen for the 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program. The yearlong fellowship selects students and recent graduates from advanced degree programs to work alongside federal agencies that tackle critical marine, coastal and Great Lakes policy issues.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Jan 3
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University of Mississippi Senior Christian Boudreaux Chosen as 2025 Marshall Scholar

The British government has named University of Mississippi senior Christian Boudreaux as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making him the university's fourth Marshall scholar ever. Created by the British Parliament in 1953, the Marshall Scholarship funds two years of American students' study toward master's degrees of their choosing in the United Kingdom. Boudreaux, an Oxford native majoring in biology, plans to work toward master's degrees in evolutionary genetics and marine systems and policies at the University of Edinburgh.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 18
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Josh Hartz Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Josh Hartz, of Summit, a general business major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Sally McDonnell Barksdale and the Gloria Cox Council scholarships, two of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9

Jimidria Harvey Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Jimidria Harvey, of Greenwood, a biological science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Martha Dale Fritts Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9

Addison Smith Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Addison Smith, of Batesville, a biological science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Mary Jane and Edward R. Wilson Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9
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Jimmil Taylor Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Jimmil Taylor, of Moss Point, a public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Patricia Lott Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9
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Kate Trosclair Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Kate Trosclair, of Biloxi, a journalism major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Margaret Barker and Phyllis Shane Council scholarships, among the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9
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Elise Jackson Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Elise Jackson, of Oxford, a computer science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Lena Mitchell Marquette Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9

Colin Doyle Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Colin Doyle, of McComb, an accountancy major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Lena Mitchell Marquette Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9

Kobe Jones Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Kobe Jones, of Oxford, an allied health studies major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the John P. and Wanda Alice Henderson Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9
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Avery Martin Selected as Ole Miss Women's Council Scholar

Avery Martin, of Batesville, a psychology major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Sandra Guest Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.
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Scholarship - 2024 Dec 9
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