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 May, it culminated a journey that spanned more than two decades – and thousands of miles. A successful 18-wheeler driver with UPS in Jackson, Bailey didn’t […]
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 a decision on continuing in the sport at a four-year college or switching to a health sciences school, Chaffier didn’t struggle too much. “I wanted to […]
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 way. Suh, a Southaven native, started at the University of Mississippi as a premed student before taking an interest in forensic chemistry and eventually discovering toxicology, […]
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 path continued at Ole Miss, where she will graduate with a master’s in athletic training from the School of Applied Sciences in May. Several factors underlie […]
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 he built on those accomplishments during his four years at Ole Miss would be an understatement. A Stamps Scholar and a member of the university’s Sally […]
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 been thousands of miles and 40 years in the making. “Finding out after all these years that there was a way to complete my bachelor’s degree, […]
