Journey to Commencement

Journey to Commencement celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.

Our Student Stories

Since 2019, Journey to Commencement has shared more than 170 stories through a collaborative, award-winning campaign. These stories include contributions from more than 40 communications professionals across all University of Mississippi campuses.

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An image of Maxwell Glasser performing in 'Ride the Cyclone'.

Saying Yes to the Spotlight

Maxwell Glasser, an Ole Miss theatre arts student ends college career with professional stage credits.

Dive into Maxwell Glasser's remarkable journey

An image of Sarah, Elizabeth and Michael Basha at a home Ole Miss football game.

An image of Elizabeth, Michael and Sarah Basha outside of the Lyceum.

Triple Honors

Elizabeth, Michael and Sarah Basha graduate from Honors College, set sights on medical school.

Explore the Basha triplets' inspiring journeys

From Orientation to Convocation

Explore the inspiring journeys of University of Mississippi students as they excel in their fields, embodying innovation, creativity, and dedication to excellence in journalism, marketing communications, and beyond.

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Making the Impossible Her Reality

Bre'Anna Coleman, a first-generation student, defies odds through service and determination.

Read Bre'Anna's story

From Ledgers to Lab Coats

Shane Houston Stephens, an accounting school graduate, forges unconventional path to medical school.

Explore Shane Houston's journey

Biscuits and Family

Southern kitchens nourish Bay Merrell’s college experience.

Discover Bay's journey

All Stories

In 2025, nearly 60 Journey to Commencement stories were shared across University of Mississippi channels. Read them all!

See the full list of JTC stories in 2025