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Ole Miss-Tupelo Honors 2012 Outstanding Graduates

The University of Mississippi-Tupelo honored its local graduates during the annual Graduation Celebration held May 9 at the Tupelo campus. The graduates in bachelor's and master's programs received their degrees on May 12 during the commencement exercises held at The University of Mississippi's main campus in Oxford.


Members of the UM-Tupelo faculty and staff also recognized the outstanding students of the 2011-2012 academic year during the event. Receiving these subject-area awards are: (L to R): Brad Benson of Ripley- Accountancy, Beth Henry of Okolona- Criminal Justice, Victoria Ard of Pontotoc- Social Work, Cailen Loague of Saltillo- Elementary Education, Heather Wiggs of Houlka- Liberal Arts and John Gray of Tupelo- Business.

2012 UM-Tupelo Taylor Medalists

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