Yasmine Ware is a 2025 Truman Scholar!
We are so proud of honors junior Yasmine Ware! Read the full story here. (Above picture courtesy of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement)
Freshman Orientation Dates and Information
Updated 04/18/2025 The first orientation session for Fall 2025 honors freshmen is the Honors Orientation, held May 15-16. Incoming honors students may attend ANY open orientation session but will need to register to secure a spot. For the Orientation schedule, please visit https://orientation.olemiss.edu/programs-freshmen-and-family-members/programs-orientation-schedule/. Freshman Orientation dates for Summer 2025: Honors: May 15-16 Freshman 1: May […]
Honors Art Showcase Features UM and OHS Students
The 8th Annual Honors Art Showcase was held on Wednesday, April 16, at the Powerhouse. Over 22 UM/Honors and Oxford High School students shared their artwork, poetry, and performances. The event was coordinated by SMBHC student Kearston Costello, with support from OHS art teacher Mrs. Tiffany Hershfelt, Dean Ethel Scurlock, Dr. Jennifer Parsons, Ms. Rebecca […]
Honors College Receives 221 Gifts on Giving Day
Thank you to all who supported the SMBHC on this year’s Giving Day. The Honors College received 221 gifts totaling more than $10,000, and every penny will support our students’ learning, traveling, interning, and research experiences. Questions about your donation, planned giving, or other ways to support the SMBHC? Contact Mr. Jacob Ferguson, Associate Director […]
Nine Honors Students Inducted into Hall of Fame
Congratulations to honors students Jack Baker, Christian Boudreaux, Justice Rose, Aashish Dhakal, Madeline Mueller, Jana Abdrabbo, David Phillips, Hannah Watts, and Ethan Robertson. Full story available here. (Photos by Hunt Mercier/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services)
Ole Miss Giving Day, April 8-9
Ole Miss Giving Day is April 8-9! This year, we have honors student team captains engaged in a friendly competition. More details will be shared with our student body via email. We welcome EVERYONE to give in support of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College! Support the SMBHC with your gift today!
2025 Barksdale Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to our 2025 Barksdale Award Winners, Andrew Purcell and Jana Abdrabbo! Andrew Purcell (above, left) will spend his $5,000 focusing on “the political autonomy and rights of indigenous groups in Bolivia, focusing on a comparative analysis of one group from the highlands and one from the lowlands.” Andrew’s two recommenders for the Barksdale Award, […]
Patterson Surprises Wife with Endowment
We are so grateful for the newly established Libbie Kakales Patterson Venture Endowment that will provide funds for experiential learning activities of SMBHC students. “The Honors College helps elevate Ole Miss academically and expand the university’s ability to draw students from different backgrounds,” Kevin Patterson said. “What’s important is that the Honors College is integrated […]
Honors Courses: Spring 2025
The honors course listing for Spring 2025 is now available. Visit https://www.honors.olemiss.edu/honors-courses-spring-2025/.
Honors Fall Convocation with David Magee
Over 1,200 students, faculty, staff, and community members packed the Ford Center to hear bestselling author David Magee, whose most recent book, A Little Crazy: A Memoir of Finding Purpose and Joy Amid the Madness, is now available for purchase. More pictures are available to view on our Facebook page and Instagram account. THANK YOU, […]