Finishing the Journey
With support from loved ones and UM administrators, Billy J. Bailey Sr. has completed a long-held goal. When Billy J. Bailey Sr. graduated from the University of Mississippi in…
A Passion for Patient Care
Dental Hygiene grad, Malita Chaffier, treasures patient interactions. Malita Chaffier ruled the field as pitcher for the Holmes Community College Lady Bulldogs. But when it came time to make…
The Value of Mentorship and More
Ember Suh discovers passion and path to STEM career Taylor Medalist Ember Suh is a first-generation college student hoping to become a toxicologist, but it didn’t start out that…
Crossing the Finish Line
Two degrees over six years prepares Orianna Shaw for her next race. After earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Mississippi in 2021, Orianna Shaw’s…
Ready for the World
Matt Knerr excelled in every aspect of university life and beyond. Matt Knerr was already an accomplished student before enrolling at the University of Mississippi in 2019. To say…
Changing Lanes
Mississippi long-haul trucker Leroy Kirkendall completes college degree through C2C program. During this month’s graduation ceremonies at the University of Mississippi, Leroy Kirkendall will fulfill a dream that has…
First Gen & Fearless of Failure
Doctoral graduate Cellas Hayes excels in STEM and aims to pay it forward. One definition of “journey” is passage or progress from one stage to another. This definition certainly…
Starting Something New
Taylor Medalist Rhonda Brown no longer running from school, but running toward her dreams. After graduating from high school in 1995, Rhonda Brown had no interest in attending college.…
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