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.
2022
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
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