Clubs and Organizations

Phi Beta Lambda

UM-Tupelo students participate in the largest business-based organization in the world!

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a nationally organized association made up of students pursuing careers in business field. Its purpose is to bring together the business world and academics in a positive working relationship. Along with professional development and community service projects, UM-Tupelo PBL members compete in state and national competitions that allow them to show their proficiency in numerous areas of business and accounting.

The national organization offers programs and services that create a forum in which students, educators and business people learn about one another. The transition from college to career is enhanced through networking, guest speakers, and improved business skills. 

2007-08 PBL members include- Anthony Dean, Ashley Hester, Serena Johnson, Jamie Akins, Casey Finn, Davye Ziegler, Amanda Walker, Justin Cissom, Andrea Moore, Charles Stephens, Georgia Bell, Ahmed Daher, Christy Dickey. Not pictured are: Lori Bostick, Kim Crump, David Cruse, Michael Griffin, Jeremy Hartnell, Stephanie Hicks, Kim Kuykendall, Emily Swords, and Jamie Ware.

Social Work Organization

Members of the the Student Social Work Organization are students currently enrolled in the UM-Tupelo Social Work Program. The association promotes interest in and keeps members current in social work trends and education, while encouraging involvement in community service programs. It also strives to promote awareness of and responsibility for social and economic justice, and promotes information regarding scholarships, fellowships, and employment opportunities in social work fields. 

Members combine efforts to organize service projects such as the annual Thanksgiving food drive for families in need.

Pictured are (Front L to R)- Leslie Payne, Tamara Miller, Maggie Ellis, Peggy Miller, Holly Broyles, Belinda Shumpert, (Second Row L to R)- Victoria Orr, Blair Putnam, Adrianne Bean, Abby Morgan, Kelly Naugles, (Third Row L to R)- Taneka Carney, Paula Coleman, Christin O'Quinn, Tracey Dilworth, Laquecia Simmons, (Back Row L to R)- Brian Smith, Bryan Gillespie, Dr. Pete Campbell (advisor), Marcia Ewing, Brandi Robbins, Glen Sudduth, Regina Taylor, Sherry Williams-Jenkins (advisor). Not pictured: Rebecca Buckman, Dierdre Peggen, Christina Mitchell, and Jill Shaw (advisor)

Teachers of Tomorrow

Composed of education majors at UM-Tupelo, the purpose of the Teachers of Tomorrow organization is to help future educators develop an understanding of the profession, to advance the interests and welfare of students preparing for a career in education and to stimulate the highest ideals and professional ethics, standards, and attitudes. TOT members participate in several community service projects that benefit children in Northeast Mississippi including school supply drives.



Pictured are junior education majors and TOT members: (Front L to R)- Amanda DeVaughn, Megan Clements, Amanda Hays, Kathryn Wood. Christy Roberts, Laura Pierce, Shunda Gillespie, Hayley Rieves, Tiffany Thrasher. (Back L to R)- Kevin Long, Drew Summerford, Ray Bishop, Stephanie Reeves, Margaret Baker, Donita Shotts, Annie Belle Clark, Blair Easley, Rob McCoy, and Josh Hutcheson.

Alpha Sigma Lambda

The University of Mississippi-Tupelo Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society inducted its 2007 class on April 11 at the Advanced Education Center . This unique academic honor society aims to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work.



Pictured with guest speaker U.S. Congressman Roger Wicker (Front row, Far right) and UM-Tupelo Dean Dr. Jim Pate (Front row, Far left) were the following inductees (Front L to R)- Sammer Zehra, Amy Glover, Lindsey Hendrix, Sarah Cline, UM-Tupelo Student Services Coordinator Gayle Wicker and Congressman Wicker. (Back L to R) Kristin Boes, Timothy Clouse, Brenda Lanford, Richard Boehms and Kimberly Upchurch. Not pictured are inductees: Holly Brown, Vicki Cockrell, Amanda Doster, George Dutcher, Stephen S. Ewing, Carin Franks, James Hamilton, Hope Jones, Kim Kuykendall, Lori Mayo, Kimberley Onsby, Diana Stanley, Susanna Sweeney, Mary Taylor Toney, Stephanie Therese Ward, David Windham and Martha Middlebrook.

UM-Tupelo Student Ambassadors

UM-Tupelo Student Ambassadors serve as recruiters and representatives of the UM-Tupelo campus at various events throughout the year.

Rockin' on the front porch swing at Elvis' childhood home are (L to R)- Kathryn Wood, Christy Dickey, and Amanda Walker.