UNIVERSITY, MS— Hannah Watts, of Columbia, MS, majoring in Secondary English Education and Public Policy Leadership, was among 58 rising seniors to join the Tassels Chapter of Mortar Board at the University of Mississippi.
Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.
Criteria for selection include a minimum GPA of 3.0 or top 35% of the junior class, whichever is higher, and a demonstrated commitment to scholarship, leadership and service.
The 2024 class of new members was initiated into the chapter on March 7, and the initiation ceremony featured remarks by Ole Miss alumna Jan Farrington (BAEd 65). A celebratory reception followed.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.
