Family, community, sports shaped Merrick McCool’s Ole Miss career. Merrick McCool joked that he was only kidding himself by taking visits to other colleges – including his mother Leighton’s alma mater, University of Tennessee – before confirming his decision to attend Ole Miss. Both of McCool’s grandfathers and his father, Campbell, are Ole Miss alumni […]
Forging Her Own Path
Jessica Herron finds success on her liberal arts pathway to Lyceum Scholar. Jessica Herron had a decision to make. As a rising college freshman with an ACT score of 24, she realized that she might not be competitive for merit-based scholarships at the University of Mississippi. In weighing her options, the Charleston resident ultimately chose […]
Leader in the Lab
Maali Alshammari finds a passion for mentorship during her educational journey. Maali Alshammari knew her time in school wasn’t finished just yet. Originally from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Alshammari received her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences from King Saud University. But instead of beginning her career, she sought out new educational challenges. “I had the option […]
Getting to the Core of Hospitality
Bernardo Guerrero turns a desire to serve others into pathway to personal and professional success. Bernardo Guerrero has a personal mission to take advantage of every opportunity, and the hospitality management program at the University of Mississippi, where he graduates in May, has helped him fulfill that mission. The Ripley native realized that he wanted […]
Mississippi’s Brain Gain
Grateful for the opportunities, Ajah Singleton weathers multiple challenges to excel in Honors College. With her bright smile and signature dimples, Ajah Singleton enters into spaces with intentionality and curiosity. Graduating from Raymond High School in 2018, Singleton decided to leave her small hometown of Edwards – population: 756 – to pursue higher education at […]
Triumphing Through Transformative Transitions
Electrical engineering senior Wallace ‘Doc’ Herrin excelled in academics and more at Ole Miss. Like many entering freshmen, Wallace “Doc” Herrin came to the University of Mississippi unsure about his major and full of unrealized potential. Four years later, the Picayune native is graduating summa cum laude with a degree in electrical engineering, confident and […]