University of Mississippi

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."

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."

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.

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.

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

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor's Honor Roll.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kelly Robinson, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, a public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Nancy Harrleson Akin Council Scholarship and Nobel and Dorothy Harrleson Council Scholarship, among the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Parker Smith, of St. Charles, Missouri, a general business major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Donna H. Glenn Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

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 Nov. 3 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus. Phi Kappa Phi membership 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.

Abigail Andrews, of Brandon, majoring in allied health studies, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Madeline Cannon, of Pearl, majoring in early childhood education, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Caroline Chaney, of Greenwood, majoring in general business, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Will Frohn, of New Albany, majoring in accountancy, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Sim Jones, of Madison, majoring in biological science, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Diana Lai, of Biloxi, majoring in biochemistry, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Thomas Gough, of Madison, majoring in accountancy, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Miller Owen, of Marion, Arkansas, majoring in music, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Cindy Tran, of Biloxi, majoring in allied health studies, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Ali Strickland, of Biloxi, majoring in pharmaceutical sciences, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.