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.
2020
A Path of Self-Confidence - Journey to Commencement, Karen Bascom
Answering the Call - Journey to Commencement, Kate Royals
Fulfilling their Academic Potential - Journey to Commencement, Bruce Coleman
Breaking Barriers to Care - Journey to Commencement, Ruth Cummins
Following the Path - Journey to Commencement, Annie Oeth
Always Moving Forward - Journey to Commencement, Kate Royals
Family & Fortitude - Journey to Commencement, Gary Pettus
Faith-fueled Fight Yields Hall of Fame Finale - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Focused on Fighting Poverty and Hunger - Journey to Commencement, JB Clark
Taking Advantage of Every Moment - Journey to Commencement, Michael Newsom
An Original Rebel - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Following a Family Tradition - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Playing the Part - Journey to Commencement, Katherine Whitehorn Stewart
Moments and Memories to Fill a Lifetime - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
Independent Thinker - Journey to Commencement, Benita Whitehorn
Rising to the Challenge - Journey to Commencement, Benita Whitehorn
Savoring Food and Friendship - Journey to Commencement, Benita Whitehorn
Student Veteran’s Graduation 20 Years in the Making - Journey to Commencement, JB Clark
Her Future's So Bright, Her Company Makes Shades - Journey to Commencement, Mary Stone Knight
Mom, Son to Turn Tassels Together - Journey to Commencement, Michael Newsom
Learn More, Explore More, Serve More - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
An Unconventional Path to an Academic Home Run - Journey to Commencement, Mary Newsom Knight
A Superhero in Scrubs - Journey to Commencement, Michael Newsom
Part-time Babysitter, Part-time Barista, Full-time Advocate - Journey to Commencement, Sarah Sapp
Two Best Friends, Two Unexpected Journeys - Journey to Commencement, Sarah Sapp
One, Two, Three, Four - Journey to Commencement, Jonathan Scott
Turning Disappointment into Destiny - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Making Ole Miss Her Own - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
Embracing Every Challenge - Journey to Commencement, Emily Howorth
From Fine Arts to Automobiles - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Meisel
Standing at the Crossroads of Political Science and Philosophy - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Meisel
From Crown to Graduation Gown - Journey to Commencement, Whitney Tarpy
Discovering Mentors in Music and Life - Journey to Commencement, Lynn Meisel Wilkins
Finding Vision Everywhere - Journey to Commencement, Rebecca Tarpy Cleary
Backed by His UM Legacy Family - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Meisel
When an Education is a Transformation - Journey to Commencement, Abigail Meisel
Smart Maneuvers - Journey to Commencement, Katherine Stewart
All in the 'Phamily' - Journey to Commencement, Whitney Tarpy
Game, Set, Match - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Delving into Intellectual Property Law - Journey to Commencement, Shea Stewart
Finding a New Comfort Zone - Journey to Commencement, Shea Stewart
Studying Tiny Particles Could Hold Enormous Impact - Journey to Commencement, Shea Stewart
A Labor of Love and Language - Journey to Commencement, Sarah Sapp
Forging Her Own Footsteps to Help Others - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
Three Degrees and Three Journeys - Journey to Commencement, Morgan Gusella
Giving a Voice to the Voiceless - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Making the Most of Multiple Moves - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Finding Love and Leadership - Journey to Commencement, Sydney DuPriest
The Crowned UM Career of Charismatic Carl Tart - Journey to Commencement, Michael Newsom
2019
Hail to the Chief (of Staff) - Journey to Commencement, Andrew Whitmore Abernathy
Finding his place at Ole Miss - Journey to Commencement, Nicole Ethridge
One Call Led to Fulfilling a College Dream - Journey to Commencement, Tina Hahn and Lisa Stone
Wise Words for New Graduates - Journey to Commencement, Emily Howorth
Discovering a New Confidence - Journey to Commencement, Mary Sapp Knight
Saying Yes to Selfless Service - Journey to Commencement, Karen Walsh Lambiotte
Seven Babies for Seven Students - Journey to Commencement, Michael Newsom
Road to pediatrics paved with spiders, CNN, The Rock - Journey to Commencement, Gary Pettus
Digging Deep for Success - Journey to Commencement, Sarah Sapp
Mother of Two Develops Passion for Nutrition at UM - Journey to Commencement, Sarah Sapp
Reaping the University’s Richest Rewards - Journey to Commencement, Edwin Smith
Following Precedent - Journey to Commencement, Christina Steube
Beating the Odds - Journey to Commencement, Lisa Stone
Discovering a Second Family Halfway Around the World - Journey to Commencement, Ali Howorth Walsh
From the Grove to 30 Rock - Journey to Commencement, Justin Whitmore
Never Dimming Her Light - Journey to Commencement, Justin Whitmore
Ready for Takeoff - Journey to Commencement, Justin Whitmore