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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.

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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 Ja’Ree Myers (second from right) participates in a Career Center Student Panel with (from left) Max Hennen, Kai Jeffreys, Erin McNary and Olivia Reeves.
An image of Ja'Ree Myers outside.

Finding Community Through Persistence

Ja'Ree Myers builds a support network on the path to engineering success.

Dive into Ja'Ree Myers' inspiring journey
Katelyn Foust at a photo shoot with mirrors and red lights holding her rifle at an Ole Miss Athletics photo shoot.
Katelyn Foust, an Ole Miss student-athlete, shines through her passion for criminal justice.

From the Range to the DOJ

Katelyn Foust, an Ole Miss student-athlete, shines through her passion for criminal justice.

Explore Katelyn's remarkable journey

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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An image of Jakota White.

Finding Purpose in Every Connection

Jakota White builds meaningful relationships through campus involvement.

Explore Jakota's journey
An image of Stephane Handford outside in the Grove.

Unexpected Visit Leads to Engineering Excellence

Wisconsin native Stephanie Handford maximizes opportunities at Ole Miss while maintaining a perfect GPA.

Read Stephanie's story
An image of Caroline Brock in front of a blue background.

Creating a Healthier Future

UM experience and scholarships prepare Caroline Brock for a life of service.

Discover Caroline's journey

All Stories

In 2024, more than 50 Journey to Commencement stories were shared across University of Mississippi channels. Read them all!

See the full list of JTC stories in 2024