McNair Alumni
Spring 2019 Graduates
Scholar: Kirk, Kaia
Hometown: Newnan, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduate Degree Obtained: PhD in Political Science at Syracuse University
Scholar: Matory, Karanja
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Public Administration at the University of Alabama
Graduate Program: PhD in Urban and Regional Planning at Jackson State University
Scholar: Morris, Khalil
Hometown: Euharlee, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Scholar: Young, Stefan
Hometown: Vicksburg, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Fall 2019 Graduates
Scholar: Jones, Cameron
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education at University of Memphis
Scholar: Smith, Tiaunna
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education at Jackson State University
Spring 2020 Graduates
Scholar: Abullah, Shameelah
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts and Licensure in Special Education with an emphasis in Academic and Behavior Strategist at University of St. Thomas
Scholar: Agnew, Dennis, Jr.
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida
Scholar: Bailey, Joshua
Hometown: Coffeeville, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Business Administration at Belhaven University
Scholar: Barnes, Sierra
Hometown: Utica, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Doctor of Occupational Therapy at University of Mississippi Medical Center
Scholar: Bullock, Zaniqua
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Certificate Program Completed: Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at the University of Texas Medical Branch
Graduate Program: PhD in Chemical, Physical, and Structural Biology at Baylor College of Medicine
Scholar: Butler, Travis
Hometown: Ludlow, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Program: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida
Scholar: Carpenter, Treasure
Hometown: Clinton Township, MI
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities at Case Western Reserve University
Scholar: Carter, Davell
Hometown: Mount Clemons, MI
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Graduate Program: PhD in Pharmacology at John Hopkins University
Scholar: Causey, Amerria
Hometown: Hollandale, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Biology at Towson University
Graduate Program: PhD in Virology at Harvard University
Scholar: Horace-Herron, Kelsey
Hometown: Cahokia, IL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida
Scholar: Jefferson, Jordan
Hometown: Terry, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Public Policy at Harvard University
Scholar: Jones, Kennedy
Hometown: Canton, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Scholar: McLaurin, Yasmin
Hometown: Bay Springs, MS
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Social Science/Ethnic Studies
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Sociology at the University of Mississippi
Graduate Program: PhD in Higher Education at University of Mississippi
Scholar: McLemore, Amber
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Scholar: Nelson, Nicholas
Hometown: Saint Charles, MO
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Physics
Graduate Program: Master of Public Health at Purdue University
Scholar: Patterson, Kamai
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Program: Master of Public Health at Westminister College
Scholar: Robinson, Claudia
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Scholar: Smith, Sierra
Hometown: Grayson, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Georgia
Scholar: Thomas, Tiffany
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Graduate Program: Master of Education in Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi
Scholar: Uzodinma, Jaylon
Hometown: Madison, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Physics/Mathematics
Graduate Degree Obtained: PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
Scholar: Wheeler, Xa’kerriah
Hometown: Collins, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Business Administration at Belhaven University
Spring 2021 Graduates
Scholar: Branch, Chrystalyn
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology – Pre-Pharmacy
Graduate Degrees Obtained: Master of Public Health at the University of Memphis
Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center
Scholar: Sharifi, Omaid
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Physics and Electrical Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a concentration in Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Systems at the University of Colorado Boulder
Scholar: Williams, Hezekiah
Hometown: Edwards, MS
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Sustainability Science (Management) at Columbia University
Graduate Program: PhD in Mechanical Engineering-Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame
Fall 2021 Graduates
Scholar: Guillory, Kennedy
Hometown: Lake Charles, LA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Media Studies
Scholar: Johnson, LaKayla
Hometown: Horn Lake, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Higher Education at University of Mississippi
Scholar: Smith, Detella
Hometown: D’lo, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Social Work at Grand Canyon University
Scholar: Walker, Glasia
Hometown: Edgard, LA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Biomedical Science
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Business Administration at Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Scholar: Wilkes, Kayla
Hometown: Canton, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Spring 2022 Graduates
Scholar: Box, Dream
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Physics
Scholar: Christian, Mariah
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Forensics Psychology at University of Houston-Victoria
Scholar: Davis, Mikayla
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program: Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Jackson State University
Scholar: Ferrell, Desiree
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Scholar: Holliman, Qayilin
Hometown: D’Iberville, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber Security at North Carolina A & T State University
Scholar: Irving, Atayliya
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduate Program: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida
Scholar: Menefee, Hakeem
Hometown: Woodbury, MN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Nanoengineering at North Carolina A & T State University
Scholar: Morgan, Essence
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Teaching at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduate Program: EdD in Educational Leadership with a concentration of Higher Education Leadership at Georgia Southern University
Scholar: Neal, Kennedy
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Communicative Disorders at Jackson State University
Scholar: Scott, Lauren
Hometown: Meridian, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology at the University of the District of Columbia
Scholar: Smith, Lauryn
Hometown: Saginaw, MI
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communications at Indiana University
Scholar: Smith, Michael
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Scholar: Thomas, Shakena
Hometown: Walls, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Scholar: Triplett, Alycia
Hometown: Austell, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
Graduate Program: PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Howard University
Scholar: Vargas, Masiel
Hometown: Kentwood, MI
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program: Master of Educational Psychology with a concentration in Learning & Development at University of North Texas
Fall 2022 Graduates
Scholar: Gaines, Camryn
Hometown: Sledge, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Business Administration in Business Administration at Jackson State University
Scholar: Roach, Brikala
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education & Recreation with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Scholar: White, Tytianna
Hometown: Raymond, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biomedical Engineering
Scholar: Willis, Branden
Hometown: Castleberry, AL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Information Technology Management from Belhaven University
Spring 2023 Graduates
Scholar: Britton, Emily
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Accounting and Data Analytics at the University of Mississippi
Scholar: McGhee, Monica
Hometown: Conway, AR
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design
Scholar: Nelson, Sydney
Hometown: Snellville, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Graduate Program: Master of Science in School Counseling at University of Alabama
Scholar: Sandifer, McKenzie
Hometown: Arcola, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Scholar: Sebastian, Everica
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis at Mississippi State University
Scholar: Taylor, Ashton
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a concentration in Integrated Marketing Communications
Graduate Degrees Obtained: Master of Business Administration and Master of Human Resources at Loyola University Chicago
Fall 2023 Graduates
Scholar: Akhter, Rony
Hometown: Dhaka, BD
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Computer Science at Jackson State University
Scholar: Darby, Maney
Hometown: West Point, MS
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor in Science in Psychology & Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Program: Master of Social Work at North Carolina State University
Scholar: Fortson- Kristi-Madison
Hometown: Conroe, TX
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program: Master of Science in International Psychology at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Scholar: Friday, Jeremiah
Hometown: Madison, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Engineering, Systems Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Scholar: Labat, Demetria
Hometown: Gulfport, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Scholar: McGee, Beyoncé
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and Services at Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Spring 2024 Graduates
Scholar: Allen, Keon
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Scholar: Brown, Elisha
Hometown: Columbia, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science Education in Elementary Education
Graduate Program: Master of Education in Educational Administration and Policy at University of Georgia
Scholar: Drummond, Jalan
Hometown: Lanett, AL
Degree Obtained: Biology of Science in Biology
Scholar: Fisher, Brandon
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Graduate Program: PhD in Bioengineering at University of Pittsburg
Scholar: Harris, Anaya
Hometown: Acworth, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Scholar: Johnson, Jason
Hometown: Belleville, MI
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Scholar: Lewis, Gloria
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Social Work
Scholar: Pittman, Ashton
Hometown: Columbia, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Program: Master of Social Work at University of Alabama
Scholar: Snell II, Ezra
Hometown: Clinton, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Graduate Degree: Master of Public Administration at Cornell University
Scholar: Solano-Ortega, Karen
Hometown: Canton, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Social Work at University of Alabama
Fall 2024 Graduates
Scholar: Brown, Jordan
Hometown: Byram, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Chemistry at Jackson State University
Scholar: Hardy, Taylor
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Biology-Medical Sciences at Mississippi College
Scholar: Henderson, Cheterrica
Hometown: Ashland, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science-Education in Elementary Education
Scholar: Hill, Jasmine
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program: Master of Social Work at Jackson State University
Scholar: Peak, Arwyn
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Graduate Degree Obtained: Master of Professional Accountancy at Jackson State University
Scholar: Washington, Jessie
Hometown: Vicksburg, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Graduate Program: Master of Science Education in Technology Education at Jackson State University
Scholar: Yarbrough, Tionda
Hometown: Beloit, WI
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University
Spring 2025 Graduates
Scholar: Davis, Cai
Hometown: Lexington, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Program: Master of Health Science at Meharry Medical College
Scholar: Evans, Nyah
Hometown: Laurel, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Scholar: Handy, Shawnell
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Scholar: Hilton, Caterra
Hometown: Edwards, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science-Education in Elementary Education
Scholar: Mclin, Madison
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Fall 2025 Graduates
Scholar: Coleman, Hannah
Hometown: Byram, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Computer Science at Jackson State University
Scholar: Crutcher, Deandre
Hometown: Byhalia, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science-Education in Elementary Education K-3
Graduate Program: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction MEd at University of Minnesota
Scholar: Lawyer, Andranella
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Media Studies; Multimedia Journalism
Scholar: Mclaurin, Siriss
Hometown: Gulfport, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Scholar: Perry, Kenadi
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Media Studies; Multimedia Journalism
Graduate Program: Master of Mass Communications at Louisiana State University
Scholar: Sillas, Tyanna
Hometown: Belleville, IL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Graduate Program: Master of Science in Sport Science
Spring 2026 Graduates
Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program
