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Congratulations to our latest winners and honorees

Whether it's excellence in serving graduate students, exemplary teaching, or winning the Three Minute Thesis, these individuals and organizations have much to celebrate.
Melissa King accepting award

Donald R. Cole Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education Award

Mrs. Melissa Rodriguez King, Program Manager at the University of Mississippi's School of Pharmacy's Office of Research & Graduate Programs, is the 2026 winner of this award.

Dr. Jeremy Loenneke accepting the award

Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring

In 2026, Dr. Jeremy Loenneke, Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management joined the ranks of those honored for their exemplary teaching and mentoring.

Nawal Shehata presenting at the 3MT regional competition

The 2025 Three Minute Thesis Winner

Congratulations to Nawal Shehata, a fourth year Ph.D. candidate in Pharmacognosy.  Read more about Nawal and the other finalists and category standouts in the Winter newsletter.

doctoral class marshals 2026

The 2026 Doctoral Class Marshals

Newly minted Ph.D. recipients Dr. Esraa Al Shawakri and Dr. Emily Rasmussen represented the 2026 doctoral class during the hooding ceremony.