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In its seventh year, the Women’s Legislative Fellows program at Millsaps College pairs students with female state legislators. Each year, the program accepts four applicants who walk the halls of the Mississippi State Capitol and help shape public...
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Demonstrating its unwavering dedication to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, Millsaps College has been named one of Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America. This recognition places Millsaps...
Andrew Marion’s connection to Millsaps began long before his college years. His father, Andrew Marion Sr., graduated from Millsaps in 1983, and the family frequently attended events on campus. “Millsaps...
Millsaps is known as a place where students can explore both their analytical side as well as their creative side. Dr. Blakely Fender consolidated this mission in one assignment in her intermediate...
What can you do with a Millsaps education? If you look at 2005 alumnus Jay Liles’ life, a more accurate question would be, “What can’t you do with a Millsaps education?” Jay is a modern-day renaissance man...
On Monday, June 17, the Millsaps College Board of Trustees welcomed Frank Neville as its 12th president, culminating an exhaustive national search. Neville’s appointment marks a new era for Millsaps, bringing...
At Millsaps, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom. Many Millsaps students look to internships to gain invaluable experiences that bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and professional...
From Lenox Hill in New York City to the cultural landscapes of Europe, alumna Claudia Arnold Ziegeler (’82, ’83) embodies the transformative power of a Millsaps College education. Born in New York City to...
Gracey Belote, a member of the Class of 2018, had not given much thought to her college choice until she stumbled upon Millsaps while working on a project during her senior year at Brandon High School. She...
At the end of each fall and spring semester, Millsaps College recognizes outstanding achievement by students by naming them to the President’s Scholars and Dean’s Scholars list. The President’s Scholars...
Millsaps is known for nurturing academic excellence and fostering a supportive environment where students thrive. Recently, this culture has been manifested in a remarkable achievement as three students were...
Dear Members of the Millsaps College Family, As Birmingham Southern College faces imminent closure, questions may understandably arise about the future of Millsaps. The loss of a close sister institution is...
Millsaps College recently held its 130th commencement ceremony where 175 students celebrated their scholarly achievements and received their diplomas in front of a packed crowd of family, friends, faculty,...
Millsaps College is known not only for its academic excellence but as a school that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. In keeping with that tradition, associate professor of music, Dr. Lynn...
Curiosity is a funny thing. For some, the saying “curiosity killed the cat” is a warning not to stray from what they know. And some understand that without curiosity, they might not uncover their hidden...
Calvin Seals, a 1986 graduate in computer studies with a minor in business administration, has made the most of his Millsaps College education. During his 38-year career at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance...
Patricia Syner, a senior creative writing major at Millsaps, recently earned second place in the 2024 Southern Literary Festival’s Formal Essay category. Her essay, “On a Dark and Stormy Screen: Bringing...
Celebrating a Century of Creativity As the Millsaps Players celebrate their 100th anniversary this year, let’s reflect on a century of the theatrical group. From its humble beginnings to its current state,...
The Millsaps College Department of Athletics recognized Club 40 for the fourth consecutive semester with a luncheon on Tuesday, April 16. A total of 19 student-athletes who accumulated a stellar 4.0 grade...
As a school steeped in a tradition of excellence, Millsaps College will recognize graduates who have made significant contributions to society during its Alumni Award Ceremony on April 20. The annual alumni...
Dr. Victoria Gorham ’12 found her college experience at Millsaps so transformative she decided to return after obtaining her Ph.D. Now, she is an assistant professor and chair of the government and politics...
