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Members of the Mississippi College Physician Assistant Studies Program Class of 2025 pledged to uphold tenets of patient care during the program's 13th White Coat Ceremony Aug. 31 in Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Student Center.

Mississippi College recently hosted the 2023 Student Experience Awards Gala, honoring students for leadership, service, and campus involvement. The Freshman Female of the Year and the Freshman Male of the Year are each recognized for their ability to emulate the vision and mission of the university throughout the course of their first year at Mississippi College. For 2023, the Freshman Female of the Year is Caroline Sanchez and the Male of the Year is Charlie Hight.

White Coat Ceremony Ushers MC Nursing Students into 'Compassionate, Spiritual' Profession... This semester, 56 students took part in the event, promising to uphold the standards of professional nursing practice with pride and diligence, and to work with others in mutual cooperation for the improvement of healthcare services. After donning their new coats, each class member received a Gideon Bible.

Timothy Martin, a biology/pre-med major and member of the class of 2023, was recently accepted into the University of Mississippi Medical School (UMMC).

Mississippi College's Jazz Band roster for 2021-2022 has been announced. The Jazz Band is directed by Wayne Linehan. They will be holding a concert on February 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM in Williams Recital Hall, Aven Fine Arts Building, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS.

Camryn Johnson is using her creative talents to produce "Celebrating the Black Legacy," a theatrical production to recognize Black History Month at Mississippi College. The epic heroes and defining moments of the African American experience in the U.S. will spring vividly to life during "Celebrating the Black Legacy," scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Swor Auditorium in Nelson Hall.

Dylan Gilbert is a junior at Mississippi College majoring in Accounting. He utilized Career Services for mock interview and resume assistance.

One of the nation's leading professional governmental societies has chosen a pair of Mississippi College accounting and finance double majors to participate in a prestigious leadership program. The Association of Government Accountants has selected Kaitlyn Dortch, a senior from Canton, and Kaylee Foster, a junior from Ocean Springs, for its National Collegiate Leadership Program. They are among only 10 scholars nationwide to be designated for the scholarship program that provides students the opportunity to engage with and learn from leaders in government financial management at the AGA's annual National Leadership Training event Feb. 23-24 in Washington, D.C.

Dakota Murphree dreams of one day becoming a minister, serving as a Baptist Student Union director, and owning an actual ranch that could be used as a retreat center for local churches. Hannah Quigley, president of the BSU at Mississippi College, aims to serve the Lord in whatever ministry He leads her to in the future. Murphree, a senior business administration major, and Quigley, a senior Christian Studies major, credit Mississippi College for helping set them on the path to achieving their long-term ministerial goals. They each shared their testimonies with high-ranking leaders of the Mississippi Baptist Convention and presidents and administrators of Blue Mountain College, MC, and William Carey University during the Education Commission meeting Jan. 14. Originally scheduled for the Clinton campus, the event took place virtually in deference to the rise in Omicron variant COVID-19 cases throughout the state. The Commission cultivates the interest of Mississippi Baptists on behalf of Christian higher education, strengthens the colleges of Mississippi Baptists and unifies their efforts in the Convention program of Christian higher education, and makes recommendations through the Convention Board to the Convention concerning all cooperative efforts in the field of Christian higher education, among other responsibilities. The pair of MC students is actually a couple: Murphree and Quigley have been dating for several months, and the prospect of a future professing the Lord's saving grace together strengthens their hopes - and their commitment to each other. "I'm so thankful the Lord has been able to use our very new relationship," said Murphree, who serves as vice president of the BSU. "Someone told me one time, whoever you decide to marry, you need to be able to do ministry better with them than do ministry without them. "Being able to know the Lord is able to use us and our relationship for His glory in a bigger way is something I thank Him for often." Murphree told the commission he was in his last semester studying business at Hinds Community College when he felt called to go into the ministry. A meeting at church on his last Sunday at Hinds helped lead him to Mississippi College. "I met Wes Wroten, the college pastor at First Baptist Church Clinton, and made friends with him and other MC students," Murphree said. "I went to MC's BSU, I did a lot of praying, I talked to a lot of people, and I decided to go into Christian Studies at MC." That decision came with a formidable obstacle for Murphree: how to afford his continuing education. "I didn't know how I was going to pay for it," he said. "I prayed, 'Lord, I felt like You called me to come here, but I don't exactly know how.' But the Lord provided for me to be here." Through scholarships and other financial assistance opportunities, Murphree was able to attend MC. He now serves as an intern for Wroten at First Baptist Church. "What the Lord has been able to do through my life is incredible," Murphree said. "I'm blessed with a Christian community and good friends who are important to me spiritually. "I've been able to speak with pastors about my call to the ministry. This University has propped me up and prepared me to be not only an efficient addition to the workforce, but also a disciple." He said his interest in ranching stems from his background. Hailing from the rural town of Vardaman, Murphree served as president of the Mississippi student chapter of Future Farmers of America while he was in high school. "I've always loved engaging with God's creation in a lot of ways," he said. "Wanting a ranch, I have the desire to provide for others, my community, and my family, and also to possibly use it for ministry. It sounds so exciting. "MC is a great institution. The professors are very knowledgeable in their field, but also, the community and the institution are built on a foundation of following the will of God. You see that when you go to class devotionals, when you go to events on campus, in what your friends talk about. It definitely prepares you for going out and doing ministry." He concluded his presentation by quoting Philippians 1: 20-21: "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (NIV) A native of Meridian, Quigley told the commission she surrendered her life to the Lord at 12 when she recognized that she was living in a broken world. "I had some bitterness towards my home life," Quigley said, "but after meeting the Lord, He turned that bitterness into peace and joy, and I have been so blessed to live with Him ever since." Referencing the Great Commission, she said one of the biggest testaments to the Lord's faithfulness in her life occurred during her freshman year at MC. "I had never been discipled before," she said, "but an upperclassman decided to pour into me and other freshmen girls and teach us how to make disciples of all nations as we are called to in Matthew 28." A biology pre-med major at the time, Quigley said she felt the Lord calling her to give her life to ministry. "I was terrified of this, because I did not think I was equipped for such a task," she admitted. "But I eventually decided to step out in faith and trust that the Lord would provide and guide me through. He sure did!" She switched her major to Christian Studies and never looked back. Currently a student intern at Wynndale Baptist Church, she is an avid participant in summer mission trips and Christian youth camps. "The (Christian Studies) professors have been nothing short of phenomenal," she said. "They've taught me so much about ministry and the Scriptures and have given me life advice about working in churches. "The BSU on campus has also played a huge role in my spiritual growth. They welcomed me in my freshman year and challenged me to seek the Lord during my time at college. I have the awesome privilege of serving as their president this year, and it has been amazing to see how God has used our ministry to further His kingdom." She said Mississippi College has equipped her with all the tools she needs to be successful in spreading the good news about Christ. "Not only has MC prepared me for ministry now, but I believe wholeheartedly that the time I have spent here at MC has definitely prepared me for whatever ministry I find myself in the future," she said.

Jamesia Kenney is a graduate student in the Biomedical Sciences department. She utilized Career Services to practice mock medical school interviews.

Sanders Goode has been accepted into UMMC Medical School. Goode is a Biological Pre-Medical senior who utilized Career Services for mock interview and resume assistance.

Kaitlin Stewart is a senior majoring Psychology. Stewart has been accepted into the MAC Programed at RTS.

Josi Hill is a senior Public Relations major. She utilized Career Services for mock interview and resume assistance.

Ansley Rigby, a Union native and student at Mississippi College, was recently selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program (MRDSP). Rigby is the daughter of Brett Rigby and Annette Rigby.

Jacob Beard is a senior Biological Pre Medical Science Student who was accept into Medical School at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Kaitlin Stewart is a senior Psychology major who was accepted into the MAC Program at Reformed Theological Seminar.

Sanders is a Senior Biological Pre Medical student who was accepted into medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Congratulations to Mr. MC! Selected by the student body as a man who best typifies the ideal Mississippi College student.

This award, provided by Dr. and Mrs. Norman O'Neal, is given annually to the junior or senior Christian Studies and Philosophy major or minor who is deemed by the Christian Studies and Philosophy Department faculty to show the greatest promise of future usefulness in this field of religious education.

Selected by the student body as a man and woman who best typify the ideal Mississippi College student.

The Perry Academic Awards were established by Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Perry (Marion Walter Perry, '32 and Effie Elaine McDonald Perry, '33) for the purpose of recognizing scholastic achievement at Mississippi College. Academic Awards, in the form of gold medals, will be awarded to not more than seven seniors per year from the following majors: biological sciences, business administration and business education, including accounting, computer science, and marketing; chemistry; history; English; languages; mathematics; physics; arts and music; medical technology and nursing; education and psychology; kinesiology (formerly family and consumer sciences) and interior design; communication; sociology and social work. Consideration for the awards are with emphasis on academic performance with all nominees having not less than a 3.5 grade point average. Academic excellence will receive 75% consideration and 25% for qualities of leadership, citizenship, creative ability, activities, and moral character.

The Perry Academic Awards were established by Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Perry (Marion Walter Perry, '32 and Effie Elaine McDonald Perry, '33) for the purpose of recognizing scholastic achievement at Mississippi College.

Jessica Borne accepted a Graduate Assistantship position at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Following graduation in May 2020, Borne will continue her education in pursuit of a Masters in Higher Education.

An MC senior, Feazelle was recently honored at the Superdome in New Orleans for his selection to the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. An MC Choctaws quarterback, Aaron is the first MC student-athlete named to the Good Works Team. Aaron's stellar work as a business administration major and participation in many community service projects helped the Diamondhead resident gain this prestigious honor. In February, Aaron will be among dozens of Mississippi students from institutions statewide recognized at the Capitol.

When "The Wall Street Journal" recently ranked America's higher education institutions, Mississippi College fared quite well.

The NFL's all-time passing yards leader, Drew Brees helped Mississippi College supporters achieve a new record to strengthen scholarships. Serving as the keynote speaker at MC's Spring scholarship dinner, the New Orleans Saints quarterback proved to be a big hit on the Clinton campus. Focusing on his life's priorities of faith, family and football, Brees delivered a winning message Tuesday.

Hanna Tucker believes Mississippi College's strong rankings in "U.S. News & World Report" are well-deserved.

Steady rain at Mississippi College didn't stop students from giving the gift of life. Mississippi Blood Services donors kept coming despite Wednesday's downpour stemming from Tropical Storm Gordon. An MBS bus parked near Provine Chapel remained busy the moment the drive began at 11 a.m. on the Clinton campus.

Camryn Johnson sees the value of growing her faith as a student at a Christ-centered institution like Mississippi College.

Mississippi College students danced the night away to raise more than $25,000 to benefit the Blair E. Batson Hospital.