UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI (September 23, 2024) — Olivia McDermott, of Eldridge, IA, is among the more than 900 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2024.
McDermott, who majored in Psychology, received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts.
"Our August 2024 graduates are distinguished by incredible achievements, character, and resilience," Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. "They accomplished so much during their years at Ole Miss, and we can't wait to see all the ways they will pursue their passions and reach their full potential on their paths to a bright future."
August 2024 graduates were invited to walk across the stage at the University of Mississippi 2024 Commencement exercises, which were held May 8-12. Morning convocation was held Saturday, May 11 in the Grove.
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. Its sixteen 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. Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.
