Courtney Keller prepares for future through sports and recreation administration program Courtney Keller grew up around sports and other recreational activities, and some of her best memories as a child involve playing softball, basketball and soccer. So when it came time to choose a career path, it’s no surprise that she decided to take a […]
Turning a Transition Into an Opportunity to Thrive
Jazmin King embraces role as an ambassador and advocate for others. A transfer student from Jones College in Ellisville, Jazmin King began classes at the University of Mississippi in fall of 2020. Initially, she was intimidated by the change in learning environment, but she soon found her footing. “I was a new student at a […]
Laying the Foundation for Success
Remy Heinen to plans to continue exploring criminal justice in the Ole Miss master’s program. Remy Heinen is getting ready to pursue her dreams of problem solving and giving back to the community through a career in law enforcement. Watching crime shows and reading mystery books sparked Heinen’s interest in majoring in criminal justice because […]
Finding Purpose in Following in Their Footsteps
Jasmine Meredith discovers empowerment in pursuing graduate education at Ole Miss Following in a family member’s footsteps took on heightened meaning for Jasmine Meredith when she decided to pursue a master’s degree in integrated marketing communication at the University of Mississippi. The oldest granddaughter of James Meredith, the civil rights activist who integrated the university […]
An Accidental Businessman
Starting with five lamps, Tanner McCraney launches a serendipitous career path. Tanner McCraney didn’t plan on becoming an entrepreneur – his original career plan was to earn a degree in chemistry and then attend medical school – but as he graduates from the University of Mississippi, he already is running an award-winning business. Even his […]
Capturing Real Life Moments
Braxton Thomas taps into personal experiences in her pursuit of a graduate degree at Ole Miss. Braxton Thomas never thought she would be watching the events of Jan. 6, 2021 unfold right before her eyes, but there she was. Thomas was pursuing her master’s degree in Southern studies from the University of Mississippi while working […]
