Brunch in D.C.
On June 11th in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ethel Young Scurlock (far left) and Dr. Vivian Ibrahim (far right) had a wonderful time engaging with honors alumni and staff during brunch in The Hamilton. (Photo by Scott Thompson)
Orientation Sessions for the Class of 2026
Students and Families, Please visit the Orientation website for details on dates, sessions, and additional information. The Honors Orientation will be held May 16-17. Admitted SMBHC students are welcome to attend any of the available orientation sessions: Freshman Orientation Sessions: Honors Orientation – May 16-17 Freshman Session #1 – May 18-19 Freshman Session #2 – […]
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
The Honors Commissioning Ceremony took place at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss on May 4, 2022. Ajah Singleton welcomed everyone, Rachel Hammond served as class marshal, Taylor Thompson gave the charge, and Ian Pigg delivered the address to the SMBHC Class of 2022. Read their speeches by visiting our Reflections page. […]
Honors Thesis Season a Success
In April alone, over 260 students successfully defended their honors theses, and that’s why we call it THESIS SEASON! Congratulations to ALL of our SMBHC thesis defenders! To view over 70 pictures of students celebrating their big days, please visit our Facebook and Instagram accounts. (Submitted photo)
“The Comeback Kids” at the Honors Spring Arts Showcase
We appreciate Angel Morgan for organizing this year’s Honors Spring Arts Showcase! “The Comeback Kids” featured wonderful performances and moving artwork curated by Angel and with support from Bruce Levingston, Philip Jackson, Jennifer Parsons, Penny Leeton, Kunal Shah, and the UM Art and Art History Department. We thank the artists, performers, and attendees. To view […]
Journey to Commencement
The University of Mississippi’s Marketing and Communications team is highlighting graduating seniors through a series of stories called Journey to Commencement. As the stories of honors students are released, we will link them here by the student’s name: Qing Ivy Li Ajah Singleton Jessica Herron Remy Heinen Katie Kreusel Erin Bowens Shelby Strength Wise (SMBHC […]
Jilkiah Bryant and Andy Flores Named Truman Scholars
Honors juniors Jilkiah Bryant and Andy Flores are Truman Scholars! “Truman Scholarship awardees demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in public service and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives up to $30,000 for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within public service organizations.” Jilkiah is pursuing […]
Walker Family Endowment Will Support SMBHC Students
WE ARE GRATEFUL! Dr. Marc E. Walker (SMBHC 06) and his wife, Dr. Caroline Aldridge Walker, are establishing the Walker Family Endowment with a $150,000 gift to the university that will benefit SMBHC students. A plastic surgeon and Mississippi’s only pediatric and congenital hand surgeon, Dr. Marc E. Walker is the founder and clinical director […]
SMBHC Spring Art Showcase
Due to inclement weather, the showcase has been postponed until Wednesday, April 27th. All are welcome to join us on April 27th for the return of the Honors Art Showcase! Beginning at 4:30pm, guests will enjoy performances and artwork by an array of UM’s undergraduate and graduate students along with select faculty and staff in […]
Mississippi Day 2022
Mississippi Day is an outdoor “open house” where visitors will enjoy a variety of hands-on learning activities, exhibitions and demonstrations, and opportunities to engage with our many academic departments. Members of the public, families, alumni, UM students, faculty and staff, and prospective students and their parents are invited to visit our Oxford campus for a […]