These stories are part of the Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.
2023
Finishing the Journey - Journey to Commencement, Emily Howorth
A Passion for Patient Care - Journey to Commencement, Ruth Cummins
The Value of Mentorship and More - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Martin
Ready for the World - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Changing Lanes - Journey to Commencement, Pamela Starling
Crossing the Finish Line - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
Feeling Invincible - Journey to Commencement, Jacob Batte
A Legacy of Devotion, Resilience and Service - Journey to Commencement, Vivian Ibrahim
Taking a Novel Approach - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Martin
First Gen & Fearless of Failure - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
Starting Something New - Journey to Commencement, Ciara Edney Williams
A Community of Support - Journey to Commencement, Mary Knight
Pursuit of Service - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Martin
Starting in a familiar place - Journey to Commencement, Annie Oeth
A Journey of Discovery - Journey to Commencement, Katherine Stewart
Putting Her Stamp on Ole Miss - Journey to Commencement, Erin Garrett
She looked into her heart and saw a doctor’s life there - Journey to Commencement, Gary Pettus
Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places - Journey to Commencement, MacKenzie Ross
The Definition of Determination - Journey to Commencement, Benita Whitehorn
Homegrown Neuroscientist in Training, Andrea Turnage Dilworth
Ready to Make a Positive Difference - Journey to Commencement, Jonathan Scott
On a Mission - Journey to Commencement, Adrienne Edney
Making a Community - Journey to Commencement, Rebecca Tyson Cleary
Pursuing a Passion for Research - Journey to Commencement, Natalie Ehrhardt
Writing Her Own Story - Journey to Commencement, Erin Garrett
Passion for Politics, Policy and Professional Advocacy - Journey to Commencement, Annie Oeth
Soon-to-Be Graduate Proves It's Never Too Late to Earn a Degree - Journey to Commencement, Claire Sahs
Building Family and a Future Through Education - Journey to Commencement, Clara Turnage
Embracing a New Path - Journey to Commencement, Adrienne Edney
From the Guard to the Classroom - Journey to Commencement, Erin Garrett
Finding His Voice - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Ahead of Her Time: Old Soul Shines at Ole Miss - Journey to Commencement, Clara Turnage
‘Dynamic duo’ in PT caps off busy semester - Journey to Commencement, Danny Barrett Jr.
Changing Hearts, Minds and Paradigms - Journey to Commencement, Leslie Joblin
Support and Balance: How Graduate Student Thomas Riddle Does It All - Journey to Commencement, Clara Turnage
2022
SOPH’s first PhD recipients shine - Journey to Commencement, Karen Bascom
Boosting patients’ health literacy goal of School of Pharmacy graduate - Journey to Commencement, Annie Oeth
Double-doctor has heart for science, medicine, service - Journey to Commencement, Karen Bascom
Road to SOD paved with hard work - Journey to Commencement, Ruth Cummins
Former attorney leaves staff position to pursue love of science - Journey to Commencement, Andrea Oeth Dilworth
Education Outside the Bubble - Journey to Commencement, Nicole Ethridge
Disability brings understanding, School of Nursing graduate finds - Journey to Commencement, Annie Oeth
People of The U: Lauren Burch - Journey to Commencement, Annie Oeth
‘Renaissance man’ trains talents on career in medicine - Journey to Commencement, Gary Pettus
A Captain’s Farewell - Journey to Commencement, Jeff Roberson
Making a Difference by Making It Multiples - Journey to Commencement, Jeff Roberson
Working Overtime - Journey to Commencement, Jacob Batte
Turning a Transition Into an Opportunity to Thrive - Journey to Commencement, Erin Garrett
Scoring Big with Academics and More - Journey to Commencement, Lauren Lucas
Laying the Foundation for Success - Journey to Commencement, Cameron Smith
Lights, Camera, Action - Journey to Commencement, Katherine Stewart
Finding Purpose in Following in Their Footsteps - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
Capturing Real Life Moments - Journey to Commencement, Rebecca Parsons Cleary
All the Way Across the Finish Line - Journey to Commencement, Erin Garrett
Raising the Curtain on New Opportunities - Journey to Commencement, Erin Garrett
An Accidental Businessman - Journey to Commencement, Emmaline Wolfe
Building a Business as a Young Visionary - Journey to Commencement, Kaitlin Childress
Twins Find Ole Miss Family Together - Journey to Commencement, Sydney DuPriest
Taking a College Degree to New Heights - Journey to Commencement, Erin Garrett
Discovering More in Pharmacy - Journey to Commencement, Whitney Tarpy
Acquiring Knowledge to Support Those in Need - Journey to Commencement, Cameron Smith
Match Made in Pharmacy - Journey to Commencement, Whitney Tarp
Breaking Boundaries and Making Her Way - Journey to Commencement, Lou Tyson
Sparking Confidence Through Competition - Journey to Commencement, Nell Floyd
Saying Yes to (Mostly) Everything - Journey to Commencement, Lydia Lagarde
Igniting A Passion for Place - Journey to Commencement, Rebecca Smith Cleary
Leveraging Every Opportunity and Resource - Journey to Commencement, Dana Engelbert
Forging Her Own Path - Journey to Commencement, Lydia Lagarde
Leader in the Lab - Journey to Commencement, Patrick Smith
Getting to the Core of Hospitality - Journey to Commencement, Lauren Lucas
Mississippi’s Brain Gain - Journey to Commencement, Jennifer Parsons
2021
Quest for Excellence - Journey to Commencement, Karen Bascom
Resilient Nursing - Journey to Commencement, Annie Oeth
The Path of Justis - Journey to Commencement, Christina Steube
Providing a Fresh Chance on Life - Journey to Commencement, Ruth Cummins
Learning from Each Other - Journey to Commencement, Patrick Smith
Embracing the Complete College Experience - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
A Whole New Kind of Fight Song - Journey to Commencement, Lynn Cummins Wilkins
Doubly Enriched - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Meisel
Starting a New Tradition - Journey to Commencement, Whitney Tarpy
Aiming High - Journey to Commencement, Kathryn Albritton
A New Hometown Feel - Journey to Commencement, Kathryn Albritton
Inspired by International Studies - Journey to Commencement, Kathryn Albritton
Desire to Lead - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Meisel
Savvy Champion of the Arts - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Meisel
The Man for the Moment - Journey to Commencement, Michael Newsom
Summer Programs Spark Success - Journey to Commencement, Kathryn Albritton
Family First - Journey to Commencement, Meaghan Flores
Leader in the Making - Journey to Commencement, Michael Newsom
When Passion Meets Purpose - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
From Publishing in a Pandemic to Publishing at Columbia - Journey to Commencement, JB Clark
Journeying Through Music - Journey to Commencement, Lynn Clark Wilkins
Twice As Nice - Journey to Commencement, Rebecca Tarpy Cleary
It’s a Small World After All - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Helping His State Through Pharmacy - Journey to Commencement, Whitney Tarpy
All-Around Storyteller - Journey to Commencement, JB Clark
A Family Affair - Journey to Commencement, Pam Starling
Building Community Through Giving - Journey to Commencement, Stella Connell
A Life-Changing Challenge Brings Opportunity - Journey to Commencement, Sarah Sapp
Making a Difference as a Mentor - Journey to Commencement, Meaghan Flores