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Millsaps Names Justin LeBlanc New Athletic Director
Millsaps College is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin LeBlanc as its new athletic director. LeBlanc, who most recently served as associate athletic director and head women's basketball coach at...
Alumni Spotlight: Meghan Brock, Class of 2005
We are excited to highlight Meghan Brock, a Millsaps College alumna whose journey exemplifies the power of adaptability, perseverance and the value of a well-rounded education. Meghan’s path from anthropology...
Alumni Spotlight: Madelyn Palomeque, Class of 2014
We’re excited to spotlight Madelyn Palomeque, a distinguished alumna of Millsaps College, who graduated in 2014 with a double major in business administration and economics. Madelyn’s college experience was...
Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Gerhardt, Class of 2018
We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Amanda Gerhardt, a talented Millsaps College alumna who has made remarkable strides in the field of commercial real estate. Amanda's journey reflects the value of a...
Majors First! Millsaps Launches Support Network for First-Gen Students
Navigating the journey to and through college is a challenge for all students, but is even more daunting for those who are the first in their families to pursue education beyond high school. Millsaps...
Millsaps to the Moon!
Millsaps College has produced countless successful alumni, but few have their sights set as high as Spencer Wingfield, Class of 2021. Now working on NASA's groundbreaking Artemis program, Wingfield's journey...
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...
Spooky Surprise: How a Halloween Hike Led to a New Discovery
When Dr. Brent Hendrixson, tarantula expert extraordinaire, set out on the final hike of his sabbatical in the Chiricahua Mountains, he wasn’t expecting to meet an eight-legged surprise. But when a rare...
Millsaps Receives $58,000 Grant from Disney Conservation Fund
Millsaps College was recently awarded a $58,000 grant from the Disney Conservation Fund to support its ongoing research at the Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve in the Puuc region of northern Yucatan, Mexico....
Else School Students Shape the Future of Business
At the Else School of Management at Millsaps, students don’t just learn about the world of business—they live it. Through the innovative ELSEWORKS entrepreneurship program, students receive real-world,...
Becoming A Student of the Process: Alumni Spotlight on Colby Jubenville
Colby Jubenville’s journey from a struggling Millsaps student to a top talent development expert is a story of hard work, determination and the transformative power of education. Millsaps didn’t just set him...
Millsaps Awarded $400,000 Grant for Innovative Research
Millsaps College is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing STEM education. This significant...
Millsaps and MACC Partner to Streamline Student Transfers
As part of an effort to make higher education more accessible and to support students in achieving their academic goals, Millsaps College and the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges recently signed...
Sun, Sand, Scorpions and Spiders: Millsaps Students’ Epic Summer Research Road Trip
This past summer, Millsaps College students participated in a hands-on research expedition led by Dr. Brent Hendrixson, professor of biology. From July 15 to August 7, Dr. Hendrixson and his students...
Millsaps Matchmaker: Alumni Spotlight on Lily Womble
Lily Womble’s journey from a European Studies major at Millsaps to becoming a successful entrepreneur and feminist dating coach is a testament to the power of the education, support and collaborative...
Aaron Pelch Tapped to Lead Enrollment Efforts
Millsaps College is pleased to announce that Aaron Pelch has officially been appointed Vice President of Enrollment, after serving as the interim in this role for the past one and a half years. With more than...
From Mumbai to Mississippi: Anu Mathew Charts Her Course at Millsaps
As a rising senior majoring in quantitative economics with a concentration in finance, and a certification in data analytics, Anu Mathew has made the most of her time at Millsaps College, both academically...
Millsaps College Named One of Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
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...
Coming Full Circle at 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...
Rap Battle in the Classroom: Millsaps Econ Students Bust Some Rhymes
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...