Ole Miss Mortar Board Chapter Honored for Leadership, Service

The chapter brought home several honors in the annual awards program, including its fourth consecutive Gold Torch Award which recognizes chapters "that are active on their campus in ways that improve the quality of student life." Ole Miss also captured a Project Excellence Award in Alumni Involvement, an Inclusive Excellence Award and an Outstanding Achievement Award in New Member Tapping.

"I'm incredibly proud of the 2024-25 executive committee and general members, as they worked diligently to fulfill the purposes of Mortar Board while continuing to elevate the profile of the Tassels Chapter," said Brent Marsh, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, dean of students and chapter adviser. "These awards are a testament to their dedication and leadership."

Ole Miss is one of just five universities nationwide to receive the Inclusive Excellence Award, alongside Auburn University, San Diego State University, University of Findlay and University of Washington.

The Tassels Chapter was selected for this award because of its support of the annual Books and Bears program coordinated by the Black Faculty and Staff Association. The chapter hosts a book drive to promote donations from the student body, this year doubling the number of collection sites and increasing the number of books contributed.

Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college juniors and seniors for exemplary scholarship, leadership and service.

Top: The Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board inducts its new members into the national honor society on March 6 in Paris-Yates Chapel. The chapter recently won its fourth straight Golden Torch Award and earned several other honors from the national organization. Submitted photo