By its nature, graduate education brings together a diverse range of individuals, cultures, ideas, and approaches. The UM Graduate School prides itself as being a leading unit on campus for the promotion of diversity. In December 2003, the Graduate School, along with the Graduate Student Council, received the national award for Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education (more). To us, inclusiveness means creating a supporting environment for and celebrating the contributions from students and scholars from:

Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi
(a National Science Foundation funded program for promoting the success of minority doctoral students in math, science, and engineering areas and bringing about systemic change in the attitudes of students, faculty and administrators).

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement
(a US Department of Education funded program for promoting the success of the first generation , low-income students and encouraging their participation in graduate education.)

Women Graduate Student Support Group
(supported by the Sarah Isom Center and the Graduate School, to provide social support for female graduate students).

International Student Office
(provides a variety of support programs for international students and scholars).

In both 2004 and 2005, UM ranked in the top 5 Non- Historically Black Colleges and Universities, nationally, in the percentage of its doctoral degrees being awarded to African-Americans.
UM Participates in the SREB Doctoral Scholars Program (more). Dissertation writing coaches available, especially for English as a Second Language students; contact the Writing Center.

Excellence in the Promotion of Graduate Education Award Winners
*  Dr. Don C. Cole, Assistant to the Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs (2004)
*  Dr. Joe Ward, Associate Professor of the History department (2005)

*  Department of Mathematics (2006)

* Dr.Alan Gross, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training Psychology (2207)

* Dr. John Williamson, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor (2008)

Recent Accomplishment

May 9, 2006- The University of Mississippi sets a new benchmark in graduate education, becoming the first American college or university to graduate four African American students with doctorates in Mathematics at one commencement.  The history-making candidates set to receive their degrees are Joe Anderson, Carla Cotwright, Brian Williams, and Adrian Wilson.

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