Biography
Nyterica Jenkins is from Grenada, Mississippi, but she has found her true home in Oxford, Mississippi, where she has become a passionate leader and advocate for service leadership. Her journey began as an AmeriCorps Vista through the Grisham-McLean Institute’s North Mississippi Vista project, where she served the LOU Barksdale Boys & Girls Club and The University of Mississippi’s School of Education. In these roles, Nyterica devoted herself to enhancing educational capacity, tirelessly working to connect underserved K-12 students with the resources and service opportunities they so desperately needed.
With unwavering dedication, Nyterica began her academic journey in 2014 at The University of Mississippi where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Master of Arts in Higher Education. Throughout her academic journey she was named Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities in 2018 and named the Frank E. Moak Memorial Award Recipient in 2021. She is currently an Academic Advisor at her alma mater, guiding students towards their academic and career aspirations while imparting wisdom through teaching a First-Year experience course.
Beyond her professional commitments, Nyterica’s heart lies with the LOU community. She enjoys volunteering with non-profit organizations and being actively engaged in her church community. Notably, she recently graduated from the Oxford Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lafayette Class of 2023, a testament to her unyielding commitment to community growth and personal development.
Education
B.S. Exercise and Sports Science, The University of Mississippi (2018)
M.A. Higher Education, The University of Mississippi (2021)