The Millsaps Advantage for Future Lawyers

The Millsaps Advantage for Future Lawyers

With a law school acceptance rate nearly double the national average, it’s clear that Millsaps’ approach to preparing pre-law students is yielding strong results. Here, the pre-law pathway isn’t a single major or a prescribed checklist of courses; it’s a mindset....
Mr. Barber Goes to Washington

Mr. Barber Goes to Washington

When Batton Barber checks his blood glucose levels between classes, he’s not just managing his Type 1 diabetes—he’s fueling a mission that recently took him from Millsaps to the halls of Congress in Washington D.C. While peers worry about midterms and meal...
M. Victoria Gorham

M. Victoria Gorham

I am the chair of the Government and Politics Department and am an assistant professor, specializing in comparative politics and international relations. I teach a number of introductory classes, as well as more advanced electives in topics like African politics,...
Eric R. Schmidt

Eric R. Schmidt

I started teaching at Millsaps College in fall 2023, having previously taught at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where I also served as the pre-law advisor. At Millsaps, I teach introductory and upper-level courses on American politics, political philosophy,...