BOONEVILLE, Miss. – Northeast Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi have launched a joint program to provide seamless four-year college experiences for Northeast Mississippi residents looking to complete their college educations and move into rewarding careers, all while staying close to home. The Path4 initiative, announced in May, was developed by UM andRead the story …
UM Teams with Area College to Simplify Degree Completion
Northeast and Ole Miss launch Path4 program to streamline college experience
June 9, 2021 by
Baldwyn Veteran Completes Degree with UM-Booneville
After years with the military and local industries, Witt looks to serve community
July 21, 2019 by
BOONEVILLE, Miss. – William Elliott Witt, of Baldwyn, credits his high school teachers, college professors and his mother for their influences in his life that have led him to pursue a career in educating the next generation. “I wouldn’t be as driven or goal-oriented,” Witt said. “I want to invest in the lives of othersRead the story …
Booneville Student Earns University’s Highest Academic Honor
Tishomingo's Hannah Day awarded UM Taylor Medal
May 10, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Hannah Day, a senior education major from Tishomingo at the University of Mississippi at Booneville, recently was selected to receive the university’s top academic honor as a Taylor medalist for the 2017-18 academic year. Day was presented her award during the annual Honors Convocation on the Oxford campus. “I was blown awayRead the story …
UM-Booneville Student Earns University’s Highest Academic Award
Christy Grissom follows winding career path to a Taylor Medal
May 11, 2017 by
BOONEVILLE, Miss. – Growing up, Barbara “Christy” Grissom of Iuka never really thought much about going to college after high school. She went to work at a local restaurant and then a local furniture manufacturing plant before events beyond her control changed the course of her future. Grissom had worked her way up to aRead the story …
Booneville Campus Student Honored with Taylor Medal
Summer Sharplin continues family tradition in education field
May 12, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Summer Sharplin, a senior majoring in elementary education at the University of Mississippi at Booneville, has been awarded the university’s highest academic award, the Taylor Medal, during the annual Honors Convocation, which was April 7 on the Oxford campus. She is the daughter of Tony and Tammy Sharplin of Ripley. Attending theRead the story …