Andy Flores went from ‘taking up space’ to become a Truman scholar. Ask Andy Flores how his life has changed since he enrolled as a freshman at the University of Mississippi and he will answer, “a lot.” From his modest beginnings in Ocean Springs, the public policy leadership and philosophy major has emerged one of […]
Ahead of Her Time: Old Soul Shines at Ole Miss
Cambria Chatman to graduate, join the Air Force at only 18. While most 18-year-olds are preparing for their first semester of college, Cambria Chatman is readying to cross the graduation stage and, just three days later, join the United States Air Force. Chatman, who enrolled at the University of Mississippi when she was 16, having […]
Changing Hearts, Minds and Paradigms
Abby Newton leaves her mark on campus with Kindness Club. In high school, Abby Newton spent a summer working alongside people with disabilities. It cemented her career path, but her journey wasn’t direct. Newton knew she wanted to advocate for people with disabilities. She thought a career in lobbying or nonprofits was on the horizon, […]
‘Dynamic duo’ in PT caps off busy semester
Mackenzie Hutto and Philip Heine to celebrate May graduation then June wedding. They say opposites attract, but there’s a healthy competitive streak in Mackenzie Hutto and Philip Heine that bonds them like good teammates. “She’s better speaking in front of people than I am,” said Heine, a Madison native, as they neared completion of their […]
Support and Balance: How Graduate Student Thomas Riddle Does It All
Exercise science major juggles work, school, family and a desire to help others. Thomas Riddle is a busy man. Between working three jobs, he makes time to be a loving cousin, brother and son, create music, earn his graduate degree from the University of Mississippi and, most importantly, make people smile. “I think I could […]
From High School Dropout to Taylor Medalist
One man’s journey taken with the steadfast support of his wife. Growing up in Red Banks as one of 11 children, school was not a priority for Jamie Cox. He attended the Holly Springs public schools and worked odd jobs. His focus was never his assignments or school work. By the time the 10th grade […]
