First-generation college student Joshua Tucker, completing law degree, will take on Ph.D. next Among his family members who are the first generation to attend college, Joshua Quinn Tucker, of West Point, was the first son to obtain a college degree. Make that two college degrees. During the University of Mississippi‘s 2017 Commencement, Tucker was presented […]
Part-time Babysitter, Part-time Barista, Full-time Advocate
Morgan Blythe builds a future in social work from a foundation of faith Like many students, graduating senior Morgan Blythe worked part-time jobs during college – as a barista and babysitter – but along her journey at the University of Mississippi, she discovered her deep religious faith would be the perfect foundation for a career […]
An Unconventional Path to an Academic Home Run
Elly Weller credits ‘Ole Miss family’ and sense of community with her academic success The first time Elly Weller felt totally at home at the University of Mississippi was during her freshman year when she experienced that opening football weekend. “The Grove is an incredible sight on game day and always has a fun atmosphere, […]
A Superhero in Scrubs
Booneville campus graduate works as nurse for COVID-19 patients and soon will become a teacher A superhero’s life is never easy, but they become especially busy when the world is chaotic. Though she doesn’t wear a cape, these statements apply to Stephanie Strickland. By day, she puts on her scrubs to work as a nurse […]
Turning Disappointment into Destiny
Determined to make a difference, Barron Mayfield never quit on hope of ASB involvement, service Coming to campus as a University of Mississippi freshman, Barron Mayfield knew no one. In hopes of making some new friends and serving his peers, the Lubbock, Texas, native applied to be a member of the Associate Student Body’s Freshman […]
From Fine Arts to Automobiles
Graphic design major Sarah Roper finds expression in branding Sarah Roper, a graduating senior at the University of Mississippi, straddles the worlds of creative expression and commerce. A Tupelo native, she has earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis on graphic design. Her sights are set on a dream job: creating color palettes […]
