UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI (June 3, 2019) — Samantha Jo Irwin, of Moline, Illinois, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Mississippi on May 11, 2019 at the university's 166th Commencement.
Irwin was among more than 5,500 students who received degrees as December, May and August graduates.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities — Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics, and business. With more than 23,000 students, Ole Miss is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally-recognized schools of accountancy, law, and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning, and opportunities for community action.
