Five local students were among the more than 3,800 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in May. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy.

Local students, all of Chattanooga, were:

Stephen Bradford, who majored in public health, received a master of public health from the Graduate School.

Elizabeth May, who majored in real estate, received a bachelor of business administration from the School of Business Administration.

Brycen Sanders, who majored in general business, received a bachelor of business administration from the School of Business Administration.

Caroline Nygaard, of who majored in integrated marketing communications, received a bachelor of science from the School of Journalism and New Media.

Georgia Wilson, who majored in integrated marketing communications, received a bachelor of science from the School of Journalism and New Media.

"Our May 2026 graduates are distinguished by their commitment to academic excellence and are prepared to build legacies that began here at Ole Miss," UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said.

"Their impact on the world around them is already taking shape, and they have bright futures ahead."

May 2026 graduates were invited to walk across the stage at the University of Mississippi's 173rd Commencement exercises, which were held by individual colleges and schools May 7-9. The universitywide morning Convocation took place Saturday, May 9 in the Grove, with Brett Young, country music artist and former Ole Miss baseball pitcher, giving the keynote address.