The Premier Orchestral Institute returned to Millsaps College for a magical week of music, mentorship and unforgettable performances! With participants hailing from 17 countries, POI partnered with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to bring...
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VIDEO: Major Declaration Day 2025
On Major Declaration Day at Millsaps College, sophomores officially declare their academic majors in a meaningful and symbolic event. As students gather in the Plaza, each department tables to meet with...
Mrs. Ruby: The Heartbeat of the Millsaps Cafeteria
In the bustling cafeteria at Millsaps College, amid chatter and laughter and the smell of fresh food, there’s one constant: Mrs. Ruby. For over 25 years, she’s greeted everyone that visits the Caf with a warm...
Millsaps Hosts Jackson Mayoral Forum
Millsaps College hosted a Jackson mayoral forum that provided an opportunity for the community to engage directly with candidates ahead of the April 1 primary election. The event was organized in partnership...
The Millsaps Making of Macbeth
This April, the Millsaps Theatre Department will perform its rendition of The Tragedie of Macbeth. Though Macbeth is a popular Shakespearean work, the cast and crew are working diligently to ensure the...
Breaking Ground in HIV Care: Students Investigate Enhanced Treatment Options
Understanding HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus is one of the world’s most infectious and spreadable diseases. Left untreated, it leads to the more deadly Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Researchers at...
Student Spotlight: Padma Maala Ram Srinivasan
We’re excited to highlight Padma Maala Ram Srinivasan, a standout accounting major at Millsaps College. Padma’s journey at Millsaps has been marked by academic excellence and hands-on experience, setting her...
VIDEO: Research & Experiential Learning Day
Take a look at Millsaps College’s Inaugural Research and Experiential Learning Day! This campus-wide celebration of academic discovery brought together students, faculty and staff to showcase groundbreaking...
Former Millsaps Professor Receives Archaeology Award
Dr. Michael Galaty, a longtime professor at Millsaps College, now at the University of Michigan, recently received the Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports by the Archaeological Institute of...
Student Spotlight on Tia Anderson: Standout on the Court and in the Classroom
Tia Anderson, a sophomore at Millsaps, is making waves both on the court and in the classroom. Hailing from Brusly, Louisiana, Tia was initially drawn to Millsaps for athletics, where she’s quickly...
Millsaps Alum Rhonda Cooper: Leading in the Courtroom and the Classroom
In honor of Black History Month, we proudly celebrate and highlight the remarkable contributions of Black students, faculty and alumni who are an integral part of the Millsaps College community. Today we turn...
Millsaps Alum Dr. Albert Mosley: First-Gen College Student to University President
In honor of Black History Month, we proudly celebrate and highlight the remarkable contributions of Black students, faculty and alumni who are an integral part of the Millsaps College community. Today we turn...
VIDEO: Threading the Needle: Inside Millsaps Suturing Workshop
Millsaps students participated in a hands-on suturing workshop hosted by Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. Led by instructors and using suturing kits, students received one-on-one guidance on...
Alumni Spotlight: MBench Majors Susan and Walter “Chipper” Gibbes, Class of 1997
We are excited to share the inspiring story of Susan Feldman Gibbes BBA ’97, MBA ’97, and Walter Henry III “Chipper” Gibbes BS ’97, two distinguished alumni of Millsaps College who have built a remarkable...
Alumni Spotlight: Zandria Haines
In honor of Black History Month, we proudly celebrate and highlight the remarkable contributions of Black students, faculty and alumni who are an integral part of the Millsaps College community. Today we turn...
Scott Colom Champions Justice, Inspired by His Millsaps Roots
In honor of Black History Month, we proudly celebrate and highlight the remarkable contributions of Black students, faculty and alumni who are an integral part of the Millsaps College community. Today we turn...
Millsaps College Welcomes New Provost: Dr. Daniel Jasper
Millsaps College is proud to welcome Dr. Daniel Jasper as its new provost. Jasper brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished academic career to the school, having served in various leadership roles at...
Three Millsaps Students Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists
Three Millsaps students are one step closer to becoming Fulbright Scholars. Adam Atigh, Abby Henry and Connor Sutton were all named semi-finalists for the prestigious award, marking a significant achievement...
State St. to Constitution Ave.: How One Millsaps Alum Came to Lead Dept. of Labor
Orphan, sailor, student, economist and United States Secretary of Labor – all phrases that have described Millsaps College alumnus Ray Marshall at some point in life. Born in 1928 in Northern Louisiana,...
Breaking Barriers: Women’s Legislative Fellowship Shapes Mississippi Political Landscape
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...
President’s Scholars and Dean’s Scholars for Fall 2024
Each semester, Millsaps College honors our outstanding scholars who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements and community citizenship. Students who earn a GPA of 3.85 or higher are named to the...