Here’s a summary of the news article about the EAGLE Scholars Program at The University of Southern Mississippi:
EAGLE Scholars Program Announcement
Date: September 30, 2026
Author: Bailey Harris Shoemake
The College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi has announced its recipients for the 2026-27 EAGLE Scholars Program. This prestigious program supports undergraduate business students who demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic, financial need, and high academic achievement.
2026-27 EAGLE Scholar Recipients:
- James Boulton – Junior, Sport Management (Daphne, Ala.)
- Matthew Brown – Junior, Business Administration (Lacombe, La.)
- Kathryn Byrd – Senior, Accounting (Lumberton, Miss.)
- Garrett Grantham – Junior, Finance (Mobile, Ala.)
- Diego Henriquez – Senior, Accounting (La Lima, Honduras)
- Mary Holmes – Senior, Business Administration (Vancleave, Miss.)
- Riwaaz Kandel – Junior, Accounting (Dhapakel, Nepal)
- Jeevan Karki – Senior, Accounting (Kanchanpur, Nepal)
- Chijike Mgbam – Senior, Entrepreneurship (Mansfield, Texas)
- Kye Reese – Senior, Finance (Petal, Miss.)
- Alex Rivers – Senior, Marketing (Denham Springs, La.)
- Hayden Stipe – Senior, Marketing (Covington, La.)
- Katherine Stockstill – Senior, Human Resources Management (Carriere, Miss.)
Program Highlights:
- Annual scholarships of up to $8,000, with additional support for study abroad or summer programs.
- Leadership and professional development opportunities.
- A rigorous selection process focusing on work ethic and commitment to academic goals.
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“I am excited to welcome this year’s class of EAGLE Scholars and look forward to watching them grow,” said Russ Willis, director of the EAGLE Scholars Program.
Application Information:
The application window for the 2027-28 EAGLE Scholars Program is open until March 1, 2027.
About the College:
The College is AACSB-accredited and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing experiential learning through real-world projects and internships.
For more information on eligibility and the application process, visit the EAGLE Scholars Program page.
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