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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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We're Excited to Hear Our Graduates' Stories 

With 2026's graduation season just around the corner, we're looking for new JTC stories to showcase.

Here's what we're looking for, stories that showcase:

  • The compelling experiences of our graduating students
  • Unique paths to the world of education
  • Remarkable achievements of our students in and out of the classroom

Submit your graduates by March 6 to help share the inspiring stories of the Class of 2026.

Submit Your Ideas for JTC 2026

Every diploma is different. Every journey to graduation is too. That's what we want to read, the unique, the interesting, the compelling. We're excited to hear your ideas.

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

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.
Read them all
An image of Bre'Anna Coleman outside.

Making the Impossible Her Reality

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

Read Bre'Anna's story
An image of Shane Houston Stephens.

From Ledgers to Lab Coats

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

Explore Shane Houston's journey
An image of Bay Merrell outside.

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