McNair Alumni

Scholar: Kirk, Kaia
Hometown: Newnan, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduate Program: 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

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

Scholar: Jones, Cameron
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Graduate Program: 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 Program: Master of Science in Sport Science at Jackson State University

Scholar: Abullah, Shameelah
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program: 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 Program: 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

Scholar: Barnes, Sierra
Hometown: Utica, MS
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Program: 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

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 Program: Master of Science in Biology at Towson University

Scholar: Horace-Herron, Kelsey
Hometown: Cahokia, IL
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Program: 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 Program: 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

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
Graduate Program: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the  University of Pittsburgh

Scholar: Smith, Sierra
Hometown: Grayson, GA
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Graduate Program: 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 Program: 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 Program: PhD in Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Florida

Scholar: Branch, Chrystalyn
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Degree Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Biology – Pre-Pharmacy
Graduate Program: 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
Minor: Mathematics
Graduate Program: 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