Millsaps College Viewbook

“Millsaps has been an intellectual oasis in Mississippi for a long time— and has provided an inspiration to many of us. We are indebted to you, the students and faculty and alumni of Millsaps College.”

William Winter, former governor of Mississippi

Office of Admissions 1701 North State Street Jackson, MS 39210-0001 (800) 352-1050 admissions@millsaps.edu

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Be a restless, positive force in the world.

Advance science and medicine.

Build community partnerships.

Shape the future of business.

Join the next generation of thinkers and doers.

Behind the energy of Millsaps, behind the motion and the spirit, is a core of contemplation that unites us.

From the carrels in the libraries to the shadows on the lawns, this is a place where reflection is a virtue—where quiet pursuit of an idea is the bedrock that we build on.

Guided by a collective

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sense of purpose and will to action, the people of Millsaps College CREATE CHANGE AND TRANSFORM LIVES . . .

. . . ON OUR CAMPUS

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College Character and Profile

. . . IN THE CLASSROOM Academic Programs ► Curriculum ► Faculty

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Research ► Else School of Management

. . . ACROSS THE STREET Jackson ► Internships Community Engaged Learning

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. . . AROUND THE GLOBE Global Engagement ► Faculty-Led Trips Abroad Yucatán

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. . . WITH OUR FRIENDS Student Life ► Organizations ► Traditions

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Athletics ► Residential Life

. . . MOVING FORWARD Outcomes ► Career Services Alumni Success

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ADMISSIONS | VISITING | FINANCIAL AID

ON OUR

CAMPUS From many places and points of view, Millsaps students come together and make each other better. They share ideas and opinions.

They support one another in triumph and in failure.

They collaborate.

They celebrate.

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STUDENTS FROM 26 STATES AND 23 COUNTRIES

75%

DO INTERNSHIPS OR FIELDWORK FOR CREDIT NUMBER OF COURSES TAUGHT BY TEACHING ASSISTANTS:

ALUMNI EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION:

95%

94%

OF FACULTY MEMBERS HOLD THE HIGHEST DEGREES IN THEIR FIELDS

A top 100 liberal arts college, according to U.S. News & World Report in 2013

ONE OF NORTH AMERICA’S TOP 20 MBA PROGRAMS —CEO Magazine

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OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

95� OF ENTERING STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

AMONG 21 PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES NATIONWIDE, NAMED A

“best buy”

IN THE FISKE GUIDE TO COLLEGES 2013

STUDENT PROFILE

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▲ Working closely with local Maya, Millsaps students excavate the ruins of Kiuic, the oldest known settlement in the Puuc region of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula.

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Across the street and around the globe, Millsaps students bring energy and purpose to their learning.

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IN THE

CLASSROOM Millsaps students choose their own paths, propelled by individual interests and goals. Whatever their major, they gain a common set of powerful, portable skills. Guided by teachers and mentors who know them well, they are elevated by countless opportunities to put ideas in motion.

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PERCENT OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS WHO FEEL MILLSAPS PLACES SUBSTANTIAL EMPHASIS ON ACADEMICS:

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES. SHARED RESULTS.

▲ Learning the Fundamentals Through exploration of core concepts and disciplines, Millsaps students consider how their lives—and eventual careers—fit into the span of human history.

MILLSAPS BALANCES STRUCTURE AND FREEDOM. Through broad exploration of the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business, students pursue individualized academic programs, gaining exposure to new disciplines, new points of view, and new possibilities. While building a solid base of knowledge in one (or more) of our 32 majors, they learn to integrate ideas across disciplines. ►

ALL STUDENTS GAIN A BODY OF USEFUL SKILLS: critical reasoning, historical consciousness, creative thinking, teamwork, social and cultural awareness, and—perhaps most important of all—the ability to write with clarity and confdence. ►

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THESE ABILITIES DISTINGUISH OUR GRADUATES, allowing them

to succeed in any context—and to be nimble and flexible as contexts inevitably change.

“ The classes here are so small. Every year, I’ve gotten close to at least one professor. And this is invaluable when you’re applying for jobs later on—the networking.”

Jasmeet Kaur, senior

Build Your Own Major Millsaps offers a wide range of majors, but students can also work with faculty to create a personalized program of study.

Recent examples: Philosophy of Science and Medicine, Social Justice and the Americas, and International Health and Economics.

See page 40 for a complete list of majors.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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At Millsaps, Every Course is Taught at the Honors Level.

Professors expect students to actively participate in their educations. As a result, students know and are known by their teachers— not as names on a list but as people with unique backgrounds and learning styles.

Our academic culture ensures that students receive plenty of individual attention from professors—such as extra help on a paper or an afterclass conversation on a topic of shared interest. These relationships give students the courage to take intellectual risks, discover new passions, and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead.

TEACHERS. SCHOLARS. MENTORS. The women and men of the Millsaps faculty share a dedication—to their students and to their own learning.

THEY ARE EXPERTS

THEY ARE EDUCATORS

THEY ARE COLLABORATORS

THEY ARE INNOVATORS

THEY ARE PRESENT

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Contributors to their fields, pursuing and publishing research that adds to the sum of knowledge and often includes students.

Building trusting relationships that help students push their own limits and realize their untapped potential.

Working together to teach interdisciplinary subjects so students see connections and learn to approach questions from various perspectives.

Continually thinking about ways to teach more effectively and improve the learning environment at Millsaps.

Eating in the dining halls, inviting students into their homes, and cheering from the stands at sporting events.

BE WILLING TO SURPRISE YOURSELF JORDAN HAMMONS, SENIOR | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | music

“The experiences I’ve had at Millsaps are in many ways superior to what undergraduates at other colleges get— because our professors are so focused on us as individuals.”

Originally planning on majoring in science, Jordan found a passion for music at Millsaps, inspired by his professor and mentor CHERYL COKER. Last fall, the two traveled together to Florence, where Jordan drew high praise from a master class teacher for his superb vocal technique. A choral conducting internship this fall at Dr. Coker’s church in Jackson has solidified Jordan’s plans to pursue music in graduate school.

A Comprehensive Education Part graduation requirement, part rite of passage, every Millsaps senior must take—and pass—written and oral comprehensive exams in his or her major. Students say “comps” are an opportunity to make sure they have mastered their discipline before beginning their careers.

Alumni praise the experience for distinguishing them in grad school and the workplace.

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MILLSAPS RANKING NATIONALLY IN THE 2013 PRINCETON REVIEW “PROFESSORS GET HIGH MARKS” CATEGORY:

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PERCENT OF FIRST-YEARS WHO SAY MILLSAPS PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS:

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“ I’m repeatedly told that Millsaps graduates can write. People want to hire them because they know that they can write.”

Anita DeRouen, Assistant Professor of English

The Write Stuff.

There may be no skill more useful than the ability to write well. It is among the top attributes cited by employers when asked what they look for in hiring, and it is a reliable predictor of professional success.

understanding and articulate their ideas in every discipline.

Supported by faculty and peer writing tutors, each student builds a portfolio of papers in a range of subjects.

Every Millsaps student learns how to write. Professors from across the curriculum—from math to physics to business—teach and prioritize writing. Through such instruction, students sharpen their

As a result, students graduate as confident, experienced communicators. They are well prepared for graduate school and stand out in the workplace.

▲ Millsaps anthropology professor (and award-winning archaeologist) George Bey includes students in his groundbreaking research into northern Mayan culture.

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LEADING RESEARCHERS, POWERFUL GRANT SUPPORT, IMPRESSIVE FACILITIES, AND THE RESOURCES OF A CAPITAL CITY:

MILLSAPS HAS ALL THE KEY INGREDIENTS OF DISCOVERY. ► MILLSAPS PROFESSORS ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR DISCIPLINES, making important contributions through research and scholarship. If undergraduates want to get involved, all they have to do is ask. ► STUDENTS OF ANY MAJOR WORK ALONGSIDE THEIR PROFESSORS to formulate questions and find solutions—whether researching intercultural communications or exploring the causes of posttraumatic stress disorder. Professors share their grant funding to support student involvement. ► THE COLLEGE’S OWN LABS AND LIBRARIES ARE JUST THE BEGINNING. Jackson’s hospitals, government offices, archives, museums, libraries, neighborhoods, and community organizations all provide opportunities for students to apply what they’re learning to real-world settings—solidifying their understanding through practical experience.

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Leaders in Medical and Scientific Research A testament to the College’s preeminence in preparing students for health professions, Millsaps recently received $1.4 million from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to fund student/faculty research and mentorship in the sciences, enhance the pre-medical curriculum, and support science education for all students.

The College is literally across the street from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (and extremely close to five other partner hospitals), which means many opportunities for students in the sciences to get experience working in a lab with a PhD or MD.

GET READY FOR THE BIG STAGE RYAN CLARK, SENIOR | Tchula, Mississippi | neuroscience

From the small town of Tchula, Ryan Clark came to Millsaps for pre-med studies and quickly discovered a passion for neuroscience. PROFESSOR MELISSA LEA connected Ryan with a research lab at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

After two semesters and a summer exploring the effect of serotonin on autism, Ryan was first author on a poster he presented to 30,000 neuroscientists at the world’s largest neuroscience conference. Ryan’s future plans are focused on medical school.

“The research has changed me as a person. I’ve come to see that learning coupled with application allows for much better understanding.”

PERCENT OF MILLSAPS CHEMISTRY STUDENTS WHO DO RESEARCH:

80–85

“ Freshman year, my professor noticed me and asked me to join his research group. At a bigger school, that would never have happened. It has opened up so many opportunities.” Syed Ali, junior Rare Opportunity Student researchers in the College’s Keck Center for Instrumental and Biochemical Comparative Archaeology (the only undergraduate lab of its kind in the country) use sophisticated equipment to analyze artifacts and get a glimpse into the cultures of the ancient world.

“ We get students engaged in honest-to-goodness research as undergraduates— producing, publishing, and presenting on the same stage as graduate students and professors.”

Julian Murchison, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology

RESEARCH IN MOTION ►

For students seeking careers in medical fields, Wiener Pre-Medical Summer Research Fellowships support eight weeks of summer research with Millsaps faculty.

Physics and mathematics major Michael Bell spent a summer working alongside some of the world’s finest theoretical physicists at The National Institute for Sub-Atomic Physics in Amsterdam.

Presenting alongside professors and PhD students at the Rocky Mountain Communication Association conference, communication studies major Allie Jordan took home the top undergraduate award for her paper “Heaven? Hell? Reincarnation? Nothing?: Mourning Processes, Community Structures, Public Grief, and Identity on Facebook.”

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BUSINESS SMARTS. LIBERAL ARTS SAVVY.

A POWERFUL COMBINATION. DEGREES OFFERED Bachelor of Business in: Accounting Business Administration Bachelor of Arts in: Economics Master of Business Administration Executive Master of Business Administration Master of Accountancy Business Fast Track

► MILLSAPS’ ELSE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT EQUIPS TOMOR-

ROW’S BUSINESS LEADERS WITH A RIGOROUS PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION. But unlike traditional business students, they

prepare for their profession while taking nearly half their classes in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

► AT THE SAME TIME, MANY LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS TAKE COURSES AT ELSE, contributing their opinions and insights to the business classroom. This overlap benefits the entire Millsaps community and produces graduates with unique perspectives—accountants familiar with the history of economic theory, executives with a grounding in literature and philosophy, and doctors who know the business dimensions of health care. ► AS A RESULT, MILLSAPS GRADUATES HIT THE WORKFORCE

WITH A RARE BALANCE OF HARD SKILLS AND INTELLECTUAL TOOLS—everything they need to thrive in the constantly

evolving business landscape.

Else offers a 5-year MBA option and a 5-year master’s in accountancy program.

Millsaps is one of a select few colleges with an AACSB-accredited business school and a chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

PERCENT OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE THAT ARE ACCREDITED

BY AACSB:

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PERCENT OF ELSE ACCOUNTING MAJORS WHO HAVE INTERNSHIPS BEFORE THEY GRADUATE: 75

A Powerful Faculty Holders of PhD’s, JD’s, and DBA’s, and consultants to major corporations, health care firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, the 14 men and women of the Else faculty bring decades of practical, teaching, and research experience to the classroom.

“ Employers constantly ask for students who can think broadly, solve problems, and communicate well, giving Else grads a distinct advantage over graduates of more traditional business programs.”

Kim Burke, Dean, Else School of Management ◄ Faculty Networking Well connected with business leaders throughout Jackson, Else faculty help students find internships and jobs.

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ElseWorks Entrepreneurship Program COMMERCIALIZATION OF RESEARCH

ACADEMIC

Entrepreneurship Concentration A sequence of courses that complement any Else major.

Student Entrepreneurial Investment Fund Undergraduate-managed private equity fund that invests in grassroots startups.

Enactus Student-led club that mobilizes students to make a difference in Jackson while becoming socially conscious business leaders.

IN MOTION ►

Students helped a local credit union bring banking services to rural Mississippi and used a lemonade stand to teach personal finance skills to middle school children.

BUSINESS IN MOTION

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Combining education, entrepreneurship, and social action, Millsaps students put their business education to work for the benefit of people and communities throughout Jackson.

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP Midtown Creative Economy Initiative Supported by $300,000 in grants, Else students and faculty provide strategic, accounting, financial, marketing, and planning assistance to creative businesses.

IN MOTION ►

Millsaps/UMMC Partnership Else students and faculty worked to develop a business plan for an innovative medical product developed by researchers at UMMC.

PUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO GOOD USE

JENNIFER GOEBEL, SENIOR Dallas, TX | double major in business administration and communications

Jennifer Goebel knows business. At age 16 she started her own company. As a Millsaps junior, she traveled to Liechtenstein to study international business and social entrepreneurship. In her senior year, she partnered with Midtown resident STACEY WINTERS as business advisor, manager, mentor, and consultant.

The two transformed Soul Wired Café into a thriving community hotspot, a solid head start toward Jennifer’s goal of a career in social entrepreneurship.

Else Dean and Associate Professor of Accounting Kim Burke worked with a group of students to create a business plan for an innovative dental appliance developed by a researcher at UMMC.

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Innovate Mississippi Brings developers and entrepreneurs together to share ideas, build products, and launch startups.

Jackson Tech Entrepreneurs Hosts meetups connecting entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and students interested in the local tech community.

Advising Choctaw Indians Else faculty and students assisted in a review of tribal policies, expansion of the market for handmade crafts, and establishment of a youth entrepreneurship camp.

IN MOTION ►

Else strategic management students developed a business plan for the Big Creek General, a retail establishment on the Choctaw reservation.

ELSE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

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Praise for Jackson Jackson is not just an outstanding college town—it’s also a great place to live, get a job, and start a business.

One of the Nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People America’s Promise Alliance and ING (2011 and 2012)

3rd Best Bangfor-the-Buck City in America Forbes.com (2009)

One of the Top 100 Places to Live in America RelocateAmerica.com

7th Friendliest City in the U.S. CondéNastTraveler.com

One of the American Cities Beating the Recession The Huffington Post (2010)

th Best City in America to Launch a Small Business CNNMoney.com

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Our students are scholars and citizens. What they learn here is valuable to others. Millsaps makes it possible for them to take their knowledge from the classroom to the neighborhoods of Jackson, from the lab to local hospitals, and from the drawing board to the Mississippi Delta.

Ce visit Getting here is easy. Jackson is served by five major airlines and is just down the road from Birmingham, Memphis, and New Orleans.

For Millsaps students—who inevitably fall in love with the place—it’s leaving that’s hard.

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THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE. THIS IS THE NEW

Jackson

► MISSISSIPPI’S STATE CAPITAL—HUB OF

GOVERNMENT, COMMERCE, AND CULTURE—Jackson

is a nexus for talented people who want to work together, whether they are looking for the next big thing or for an opportunity to contribute. ► JACKSON HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE

COUNTRY’S BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

Socially networked, dynamic, and affordable, it’s a great place to go to college and launch a career. Jackson is a city on the move­—a place of opportunity that’s always getting better.

METROPOLITAN JACKSON POPULATION:

539,000 CITY WITH SOUL A major player in the history of American gospel, blues, and soul, Jackson offers lively music, a welcoming arts community, energetic neighborhoods, and a booming restaurant scene.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHARM Now famous as the setting of the critically acclaimed movie The Help, nearby Fondren is funky, artsy, and welcoming—full of great restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and coffee shops.

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MEDICAL INTERNSHIPS

Alzheimer’s Association of Mississippi American HealthTech Baptist Hospital Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital Dixie Equine (veterinarian) Eli Manning Clinic Methodist Rehabilitation Center River Oaks Hospital St. Dominic Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital University of Mississippi Medical Center Woman’s Hospital

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BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS

Allen Financial AXA Advisors BKD CPAs and Advisors Blue Cross and Blue Shield C Spire Wireless Carr Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors CBIZ MHM Thompson Dunavant Comer Capital EastGroup Properties Ernst & Young Eubank & Betts Green Square Capital Haddox Reid Burkes & Calhoun PLLC Horne LLP Innovate Mississippi KPMG LPL Financial Services Matthews, Cutrer & Lindsay PA Merrill Lynch Northwestern Mutual Parkway Properties Pinnacle Trust State Farm Insurance Strategic Financial Partners Trilogy Communications Trustmark National Bank University of Mississippi Medical Center Venture Technology GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL INTERNSHIPS

American Civil Liberties Union Chism Strategies Hinds County District Attorney Mississippi Arts Commission Mississippi Center for Justice Mississippi Development Authority Mississippi House Mississippi Senate Republican National Committee Southern Poverty Law Center Southern Strategy Group OTHER INTERNSHIPS

Beth Israel Congregation Campbell’s Bakery Catholic Charities Community Animal Research Adoption Center Crossroads Film Festival Eudora Welty House FOX40 News Galloway United Methodist Church 16

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INTERNSHIPS Millsaps students get real-world experience while contributing to their community through internships in local hospitals, nonprofits, schools, social service agencies, religious organizations, and small businesses.

Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life International Museum of Muslim Cultures Jackson Free Press Jackson Public Schools Jackson Zoo Magnolia Speech School Mangia Bene Catering Mission Mississippi Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church Mississippi Department of Archives and History Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Mississippi Film Office Mississippi Magazine Mississippi Museum of Art Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

“ Because of where we are in the capital, the economic center of the state, there are opportunities across all disciplines to get involved in high-level, prestigious strategic partnerships in the community—in ways that are potentially transformative.”

David Culpepper, Professor of Accounting Mississippi Public Broadcasting Mississippi School for the Deaf Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Mississippi State Department of Health Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Nancy Price Interior Design National Park Service Omega Group Portico magazine

Ramey Agency Sal and Mookie’s St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral St. Richard Catholic Church University Press of Mississippi U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wofford Consulting

► MILLSAPS OCCUPIES 100 ACRES NEAR THE HEART OF JACKSON, but its influence is felt far beyond campus. Through internships and community outreach, students in every major lend their ideas and expertise to organizations, agencies, and businesses throughout the region—gaining professional perspectives, improving their world, and learning what it means to be part of a community.

1 Millsaps College home of annual Midtown Block Party for community neighbors 2 Fondren funky, artsy, charming, and just down the road 3 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium seats 62,000 for big games and major concerts 4 University of Mississippi Medical Center home of the state’s only academic health science center and an internship/ research hotspot for Millsaps students 5 Baptist Medical Center one of six partner hospitals where Millsaps students intern, research, and volunteer

6 LeFleur’s Bluff State Park 305 acres along the Pearl River, perfect for hiking, boating, fishing, and camping; home to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and the Mississippi Children’s Museum 7 Brown Elementary School a community school where Millsaps students advise, teach, and mentor 8 Midtown Arts District partners with Else students and faculty in creative business incubation 9 Mississippi State Capitol seat of state government and student internships 10 Eudora Welty House museum celebrating the Jackson native and literary great (and another internship site)

11 Murrah High School destination for student teachers and volunteers 12 Mississippi Museum of Art features significant collections of American art and art by Mississippians 13 Mississippi Symphony Orchestra the state’s largest professional performing arts organization, offering more than 120 concerts a year 14 Thalia Mara Hall home of the Jackson International Ballet competition 15 Old Capitol Museum with a restoration overseen by a Millsaps alum and exhibits curated by Millsaps students

COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING Whether improving literacy, fighting poverty, or revitalizing Jackson’s neighborhoods, Millsaps students give freely of their time.

Every semester, Millsaps students— guided by their professors—break down classroom walls by combining learning with community outreach. Here are a few examples: ART SENIOR SEMINAR AND STUDIO ART

Creating interpretive reference guides for Fondren gallery patrons.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Engaging with leaders of Jackson nonprofits to learn management techniques.

IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES IN THE UNITED STATES

Tutoring Sudanese refugees and documenting their experiences.

FIELD RESEARCH IN READING

Applying intervention strategies to improve literacy among at-risk elementary students.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

Volunteering at organizations serving human development needs while assessing and sharing their experiences.

INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Exploring world religions, and then teaching local high school students what they’ve learned.

HISTORY AND SYSTEMS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Bethlehem Center Brown Elementary School Girls’ Book Club Gleaners Grace House Habitat for Humanity Metro Jackson

Community Engaged Learning Courses

Jackson Zoo Meals on Wheels Midtown Community Garden Midtown Partners Mississippi Children’s Home Mississippi Children’s Museum Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Mississippi Food Network Mississippi Museum of Art Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Operation Shoestring Project Innovation

Linking theory and practice by designing a service placement with a community partner of their choosing.

ISLAMIC MOVEMENTS

Working with a community organizer to educate local communities about Islam.

“ C ommunity engaged learning is not just volunteering or serving the community or developing career skills.

Students learn that their careers should include service and engagement and community awareness.

They’re inextricable.”

Stephanie Rolph, Assistant Professor of History

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GET HIRED. ► MILLSAPS GRADUATES SUCCEED because they’ve backed up classroom learning with powerful experiences while making valuable connections. Our capital city location makes it possible for students in any course of study to find an internship that relates to their major or career field.

Medical Internships Jackson is Mississippi’s health care center. Six partner hospitals and dozens of private practices near campus mean extraordinary opportunities for pre-med students to get a career jump-start by working side-by-side with health care professionals. These experiences get noticed in med school applications, where Millsaps students enjoy an acceptance rate more than twice the national average.

Business Internships

FEED YOUR RÉSUMÉ KARA SOWELL, JUNIOR | Shreveport, LA | communication studies

A referral from her Millsaps advisor led Kara Sowell to an internship doing social media for three local restaurants owned and run by prominent Jackson restaurateur (and Millsaps alum) JEFF GOOD. While coordinating Facebook and Twitter marketing, Kara has honed customer service skills and cultivated a knack for crafting the catchy phrase. The internship complete, Kara now works for Jeff part-time, logging professional experience in hopes of a career in the marketing or advertising sphere.

“I have gotten a lot of experience learning how to deal with people effectively and tactfully. Most important, I’ve had the opportunity to learn innovative thinking when it comes to marketing to consumers.”

“ We have a huge advantage in being across the street from the med school, and having close relationships between our faculty and their staff. Few colleges enjoy this type of relationship, and almost none of our size have the potential for this kind of impact.”

Tim Ward Associate Dean of the Sciences and Professor of Chemistry

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Else student interns log significant professional experience—in accounting firms, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout Jackson. Made possible by close relationships between Else faculty and local business leaders—many of whom are Millsaps grads— these experiences create opportunities for networking and often lead to job offers.

PERCENT OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE FOR-CREDIT INTERNSHIP OR FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE:

75

Government/Political Internships As Mississippi’s capital city, Jackson offers a front-row glimpse into policy making, government, and advocacy.

Whether clerking at the Mississippi Senate or contributing to casework at the Southern Poverty Law Center, Millsaps students distinguish their résumés with hands-on experience.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS IN THE MILLSAPS DNA. FROM OUR METHODIST ROOTS TO OUR PROGRESSIVE SPIRIT,

► MILLSAPS STUDENTS TAKE WHAT THEY LEARN AND PASS IT ON TO OTHERS, seeing how quickly small changes can add up to big ones. There are many ways to get involved—through course work, an ElseWorks project, or with a sports team, to name a few opportunities. Many who chose Millsaps for other reasons discover a new passion for community engagement. It’s just one of the many ways that Millsaps changes who they are and how they look at the world.

1 Campus 1 Community (1C1C) Through this program, the people of Millsaps build long-term partnerships with schools and organizations throughout Jackson.

Challenge Millsaps students get involved before classes even start through this unique orientation program that connects students with opportunities for service and engagement throughout Jackson.

COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING AT MILLSAPS

Community Engaged Learning Courses Students enhance their classroom learning through projects with community partners in Jackson.

(See page 17 for examples).

PERCENT OF MILLSAPS STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE OR VOLUNTEER WORK:

84

Wellspring These first- and second-year students share a residence hall, volunteer together, and convene regularly to reflect on what they’ve learned and experienced.

Volunteerism Whether sponsored by student-run service clubs, athletic teams, Greek organizations, or the Office of the Chaplain, service happens daily throughout the Millsaps community.

Historic Gift In 2012, Millsaps received a $1 million donation to fund research and community-based learning projects for students in the history department.

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IMPROVE THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING CAMPUS

JEAN LEON IRAGENA, JUNIOR Kigali, Rwanda | Applied Mathematics and Economics

Aiming to advance child literacy in his native Rwanda, Millsaps junior Jean Leon Iragena started the nonprofit Isaro Foundation with the help of Millsaps alum KEN BLACKWELL. In less than a year, Isaro has distributed 8,000 books to Rwandan schools and libraries, provided 30 Kindles to establish the country’s first e-library, and inspired partnerships with like-minded organizations across the country and world. “ My professors are also my friends, and everyone who has taught me has contributed to Isaro in one way or another—giving advice, donating books, and encouraging me.”

European Business Program Each summer, a group of Else students spends five weeks traveling and studying business throughout Europe.

Learning closely with Millsaps professors, they explore financial services in London, manufacturing in Munich, and history and art in Florence.

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Preparing for leadership in tomorrow’s world means getting a close look at how today’s world works.

About half of Millsaps’ students study off campus—sharpening language skills, building cultural fluency, and making connections that literally span the globe.

STUDY ABROAD IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT HERE. ► MILLSAPS STUDENTS TRAVEL ABROAD TOGETHER IN SMALL GROUPS for 3–6 weeks of intensive study and exploration, guided by Millsaps professors who know them well and have a vested interest in their educations. ► HANDS-ON AND IMMERSIVE, these experiences connect students with people and communities around the world. ► THESE TRIPS ARE DRIVEN BY GENUINE FACULTY INTEREST. Whether exploring sociology in China or international law in Yucatán, students are often invited to participate in ongoing scholarship and research.

“ When you travel with students, you have experiences that you wouldn’t have in the classroom. You see strengths and weaknesses when you’re with them in an entirely different place.”

Blakely Fender, Professor of Economics

Following their passions, Millsaps professors take their students around the world.

A few examples: As part of his ongoing research, biology professor (and renowned spider expert) BRENT HENDRIXSON regularly takes small groups of students on funded trips to the deserts of Arizona and California to hunt for tarantulas.

Classics department chair HOLLY SYPNIEWSKI guides students throughout Italy, using Rome and Sorrento as bases for further travel and exploration of Roman society and civilization.

For the past 17 summers, Spanish professor ROBERT KHAN has led groups of students to San José, Costa Rica, for cultural and language immersion, travel, and learning through direct interactions with local schools and service agencies.

OTHER RECENT TRAVEL COURSES: Black Star Rising: Ghana and the Making of Modern Africa Field Biology in the Ecuadorian Andes Global Business in Latin America Greek Civilization Field Studies History and Archaeology of Ancient “Israel” The History and Psychology of Food (London/Paris) International Sports Economics (Florence/Munich) Poetry, Painting, and Paris # Other Options Millsaps students may also study abroad via traditional semesteror year-long programs, choosing among options in Albania, Japan, Liechtenstein, and Northern Ireland, to name a few destinations.

Summer in China Vietnam: More than Just a War

FACULTY-LED TRIPS ABROAD

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CULTURAL IMMERSION. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. ARCHAEOLOGY. ADVENTURE.

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN YUCATÁN.

► A ONE-OF-A-KIND RESOURCE, the College’s programs in Yucatán, Mexico, offer experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities that span archaeology, business, education, ecology, geology, history, literature, and socio-cultural anthropology. Whether excavating ancient ruins, touring modern-day factories, or working with indigenous populations, Millsaps students apply what they’ve learned in Jackson while making discoveries and impacting lives in a very different corner of the globe.

Learning International Business Whether studying subsistence farming on the Helen Moyers Reserve, industrial development in Merida, or the social and economic impact of tourism in Cancún, Else School of Management students experience the economic development of an emerging modern economy. ▼

Engaging Contemporary Questions ▲ While traveling throughout the cities and rainforests of Yucatán, students of any major delve into such topics as colonialist literature, Mexican art and architecture, alternative spiritual practices, and the intersection of media and tourism.

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Exploring Ancient Civilizations ◄ Millsaps students do cutting-edge anthropological fieldwork at a major Mayan site that dates back to 400 BC, exploring the bedrock of an ancient civilization while immersed in the culture of the modern-day Maya. Collaborating with classmates in Jackson, students take artifacts back to Millsaps to be analyzed in the College’s innovative Keck Lab (see page 11).

Cancun

Progreso Merida YUCATÁN Campeche Ciudad del Carmen

QUINTANA ROO Chetumal

“ This is intense experiential learning. I think my students learned more in 18 days here than they would have in 15 weeks in the classroom.”

Curtis Coats, Professor of Communications

CHAMPECHE

Casa Millsaps is the College’s home base for students studying in Yucatán. Managed by the Else School of Management and recently featured in BizEd Magazine, the house offers comfortable (some might even call it luxurious) living and classroom space in the city of Merida.

Spanning 4,500 acres in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, the Millsaps College Biocultural Reserve offers a wealth of biological and archaeological riches.

Resources include the off-the-grid Research and Learning Center and a laboratory and research facility in the nearby Maya town of Oxkutzcab.

Learning side-byside, Else professor Harvey Fiser and his students pay site visits to companies and factories in Merida, learning directly from executives who open up their books and show Millsaps students exactly how they run their businesses.

BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN CULTURES. RICHARD BOOKER, SENIOR | Savannah, GA | business administration

While traveling in Yucatán with an Else professor, Richard connected with DIEGO NUÑEZ, the owner of a small nature tour company—who invited him to spend six weeks in the town of Rio Lagartos teaching English to his staff. While there, Richard also helped with marketing strategy, working with Diego to adapt the company’s operations and business plan to the expectations and sensibility of American tourists.

“In addition to dramatically improving my Spanish, I learned how much people really have to think outside their culture in order to do business on a global scale.”

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Millsaps students aren’t just smart. They’re also involved, and often in pursuit of more than one interest. They are ambitious and eager and share a sense that they’ve barely scratched the surface.

WITH OUR

FRIENDS

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“Everyone here is memorable in some way.

Everyone has a chance to make an impact.”

Kendall Gregory, senior

THE OTHER SIDE OF WORKING HARD ► MILLSAPS POURS ENERGY,

IDEAS, AND RESOURCES INTO PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A FULL SLATE OF FUN OPTIONS.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Anthropology Club Black Student Association (BSA) Boxers Rebellion (martial arts club) Canterbury Club The Catholic Student Association Christian Fellowship Circle K (leadership training and service) Classics Club College Democrats College Republicans Considering a Life of Leadership and Service (CALLS) Enactus (socially conscious business leadership) Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fencing Club Financial Management Association French Club History Club Islamic Cultural Organization Jewish Culture Organization (JCO) Major Melodies (show choir) Majorly Dramatic Club M.A.P.S. (student admissions ambassadors) Masala (promotes intercultural relations and cultural diversity)

Millsaps College Mock Trial (MCMT) Millsaps Multi-Faith Initiative Political Science Club Psychology Club Quizbowl SAPS (campus programming board) Secular Society Society for the Advancement of the Electronic Culture (SAEC) Society for Learning All Cosmic Knowledge of Epistemology and Religion (SLACKER; platform for discussion of religious and cultural issues) Spanish Club Speech & Debate Club Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) Student Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (SAEG) Student Body Association (SBA) Student Judicial Council Students for Life Student Senate Swim Club Ultimate Frisbee Club The United Nations Association

From major events to visiting speakers and artists to community-wide celebrations of diversity and culture, the Millsaps campus is constantly alive. At every step, students are guided by a caring administrative staff that offers resources and support— ensuring that every person has a place and every idea has a chance to succeed. ► CATERING TO STUDENT

INTERESTS FROM ARTS TO CULTURE TO POLITICS, Millsaps

clubs and organizations give students the opportunity to meet people, try new things, and see what it takes to be a leader. The list is an incomplete snapshot of what our students are thinking and doing—and a glimpse into what they might become.

PERCENT OF FIRST-YEARS WHO SAY THEIR PEERS ARE FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE, AND GIVE THEM A SENSE OF BELONGING:

91

STUDENT LIFE/ORGANIZATIONS

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MOTHER MILLSAPS

“And when in the years of the future Fond memory turns to the past, The days that we spent at old Millsaps Will yet be the brightest at last.”

(FROM THE ORIGINAL MILLSAPS ALMA MATER ) For everything from big games to campus lore to critical milestones, the people of Millsaps come together to celebrate and reflect. Our traditions don’t define us, but they remind us where we came from and who we are today.

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M-Bench ▲ Legend has it that if you sit here with your sweetheart under the full moon, you’ll end up married.

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Eve of the Seventh Season This candlelit celebration of Millsaps history marks the passage from junior to senior year.

◄ Major Madness This campus-wide celebration features a crawfish boil, carnival games, and visiting bands such as Better Than Ezra, Stroke 9, and Mat Kearney.

▲ The Backyard Brawl The annual gridiron matchup between Millsaps and rival Mississippi College brings out the best in players—and the finest tailgate in Jackson.

POUNDS OF CRAWFISH CONSUMED AT LAST YEAR’S BOIL:

ATTENDANCE AT THE BACKYARD BRAWL IN 2000:

13,000

2,000

(NCAA Division III record)

Methodist roots Overlooking the Bowl, this statue of John Wesley (the founder of Methodism) serves as a constant reminder of the College's longstanding ties to Methodist tradition and its commitment to doing “all the good you can.”

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◄ The Library Rave For a few minutes at the end of each semester, the library lights go off, the glow-sticks come on, and students release the pressure of exam week in style.

▲ What a rush At the end of Rush Week, the men and women of Millsaps enjoy the moment of moving from pledge status to full members of their new chapter families.

◄ Diwali The College’s annual “Festival of Lights” features Indian and South Asian cuisine, a fashion show, and traditional dance performances.

Fourth Night ► Marking the official beginning of a Millsaps career, students walk across the College seal, sign the Honor Pledge, and present it to the president.

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Major Facilities Supporting athletes (and fans), Millsaps facilities include the 63,000-square-foot Hall Activities Center (fitness center, aerobics room, outdoor pool, and racquetball/ squash courts), 1,500-seat Hangar Dome (indoor arena), and 3,000-seat Harper Davis Field (with ample room for tailgating in the end zone).

MAJOR COMPETITION. MAJOR SUCCESS.

Go

ajors!

“People here—from the professors to the coaching staff—they want to make you think. My coach never wants you to settle for average or just be good enough. He wants you to always try for more. This makes us better students, better people.” Samantha Perez '15

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT, TOO. RAVEN SCOTT, SENIOR | Boutte, LA | anthropology

Raven chose Millsaps for the chance to study liberal arts and business while also playing volleyball at a high level. Seeking new experiences, she discovered a love of anthropology, studied abroad in Tanzania and Costa Rica, and held two internships.

All the while, Raven has excelled on the volleyball court, earning first-team All-Conference honors and leading her team to a 2nd place conference finish. She will begin her career as a teacher in the Jackson Public School system and one day hopes to start her own nonprofit.

“My teammates have been my support group, my best friends, and lifelines. My coach is a witness to the fact that volleyball has helped me grow as a leader and teammate.”

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► PROUDLY SPORTING THE PURPLE AND WHITE, the Millsaps Majors’ 18 varsity sports teams compete in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). ► THE MAJORS COMPETE IN THE NCAA DIVISION III, which means athletes play at a high level while getting a stellar education and doing all the other things they love—whether studying abroad, doing an internship, or joining a student organization. ► STRONG ACROSS ALL SPORTS, Millsaps teams regularly contend for conference championships and are competitive at the national level. The 2013 baseball team went to the College World Series, and the 2008 football team earned a #12 national ranking. In terms of win/loss percentage, the women’s athletic program had its best season in school history in 2011-2012.

MILLSAPS HAS WON THE HALBROOK AWARD AS THE MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WITH THE

highest

STUDENT-ATHLETE GRADUATION RATE 18 OF THE LAST 24 YEARS.

THE 2013 MILLSAPS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TEAMS PLACED

4 players ON THE CAPITAL ONE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN BALLOT.

VARSITY TEAMS Men’s Baseball Basketball Cross-Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field Women’s Basketball Cross-Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

Just for Fun For the casual dabbler or off-season varsity athlete, Millsaps fields a handful of intramural sports teams. From basketball to flag football to intramural Olympics, there’s something for every taste and level of intensity.

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◄ Millsaps offers an array of living options, including apartmentstyle, suite-style, and double-style living.

Each residence hall includes laundry and snack machines, common spaces, and dedicated study areas.

ENJOYING THE GOOD LIFE ► WITH WIDE-OPEN SPACES AND A 100-ACRE FOOTPRINT, the Millsaps campus is an ideal blend of roomy and intimate. Students work and play surrounded by good friends in a comfortable, convenient oasis of green. For a campus in a city, Millsaps is safe and free of urban hassles. Walking from any dorm to any class doesn’t take more than five minutes.

First-Year Foundation First-year students get off to a strong start.

Living together and sharing early experiences, they are guided by resident advisors who offer advice and answer questions. All first-years take Foundations, a semester-long course that pairs them with older students who help them learn the basics of how to survive—and thrive— at Millsaps. It’s no surprise that 77 percent of students return for their sophomore year.

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70%

OF MILLSAPS STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

UNITED IN SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP ► ABOUT HALF OF MILLSAPS STUDENTS join one of the College’s 10 fraternities and sororities. Blending social life, academics, service, and philanthropy, Greek life at Millsaps is friendly, open, and dedicated to building character and fellowship. Anyone who is interested in joining a fraternity or sorority is welcome to participate in recruitment. And anyone who doesn’t can still be part of the fun.

◄B id Day For the men and women who choose to join a Greek chapter, Bid Day is an opportunity to celebrate.

Once new members receive their bids, they dash across the campus to join their fellow chapter members in their new “homes.”

Don’t take our word for it In the past few years, the good work of Millsaps’ Greek community has been recognized at the national level.

Millsaps boasts:

The country’s top Order of Omega scholarship recipient The 3rd runnerup for Tri Delta’s Sarah Ida Shaw award (recognizing the country’s top four undergraduates)

INTERFRATERNITY CHAPTERS

KA K∑ �XA ПKA ∑AE

Kappa Alpha Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon

PANHELLENIC CHAPTERS

XΩ ∆∆∆ K∆ ФM

Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Kappa Delta Phi Mu

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CHAPTERS

AФA

Alpha Phi Alpha

One of 14 undergraduates nationwide to serve on Lambda Chi Alpha’s national Student Advisory Committee The 3 Star Award for Delta Delta Delta—one of just two winners among 138 chapters nationwide

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Ask our alumni how they feel about their time on campus, and chances are you’ll hear some version of the same four words: Millsaps changed my life.

After four years in this dynamic, entrepreneurial learning community, our students are ready—for success in their careers, for meaningful leadership in their communities, and for lives enriched by truly open minds.

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“Millsaps wants us to think through issues and be ourselves, to learn how to find solutions to problems when they arise.

It’s changed my worldview for sure, and the way I handle situations has changed. The way I look at people is a lot more open-minded now.”

“The faculty gives us the chance to add and contribute to the learning experience, quite literally.

This is empowering in the sense that we feel like we have ownership, but we also see a faculty that is still learning and see that we’re probably going to be learning for the rest of our lives.”

Jayson Porter, senior

Jenna Johnson, sophomore

“My work ethic has definitely changed since I came here. When I volunteer, when I go to work, I don’t want to just be there. I want to make a difference.”

Samantha Perez , sophomore

“Millsaps has long been known for its intellectual and moral leadership in the city and state.

It was an ‘honors college’ well before those words were used by our fine public universities to designate specialized programs on their campuses.”

► STUDENTS COME TO MILLSAPS WITH POTENTIAL AND GRADUATE WITH THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS OF SUCCESS:

a broad base of knowledge, a wealth of meaningful experiences, a set of powerful skills, a strong ethical mindset, and the confidence of knowing that their world can be whatever they choose to make it.

Dr. Rob Pearigen, President

“ Millsaps is a graduate-level education disguised as an undergraduate experience. We can take a student who might not be at the honors level coming in and prepare that student to compete at the Ivy League level.”

Dr. Keith Dunn, Dean of the College

“Everything’s so intertwined at Millsaps, and I think this is a really important part of springboarding me into the next chapter of my life. Now I see how connected everything is to everything else.”

“ I chose Millsaps because I could see myself writing, thinking, and, in general, growing here.

And that’s exactly what I’ve done.”

Katie Greer, senior

Katie Wilson, senior

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TOP DESTINATIONS FOR EMPLOYED GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 2012: Texas 4% Georgia 4% Mississippi 60%

Tennessee 4%

Louisiana 13%

Abroad 3%

2012 GRADUATE SCHOOL DESTINATIONS, BY AREA:

PERCENT OF SENIORS WHO SAY THEY HAVE DISCUSSED CAREER PLANS WITH FACULTY:

● Medicine and Health Sciences ● Business ● Science and Engineering

96

●T heology, Counseling, and Education

7%

5%

29%

12% 19%

28%

●A rts and Humanities ● Law

CLOSE GUIDANCE. GREAT DESTINATIONS.

Major Fellowships

► AT MILLSAPS, CAREER PREPARATION BEGINS IN THE FIRST SEMESTER, as students craft their first college papers, learn to defend ideas in freshman seminars, and begin to exercise parts of their minds they never knew existed. ► GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE AT EVERY STEP. Professors help students select courses, choose majors, find internships, and think toward careers. Professional career counselors offer dozens of career-related events, one-on-one guidance, and help with shaping résumés, preparing for mock interviews, and applying for national fellowships.

In recent years, six Millsaps students have been named Fulbright scholars. Continuing scholarly work begun at Millsaps, they have used their Fulbright funding to study, teach, research, and impact lives in Albania, Jordan, Poland, Mexico, Bangladesh, and the Republic of Georgia.

Global Connections Alumni from the last three classes are working or studying abroad in Canada, China, France, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, and South Korea.

► THE BOTTOM LINE: Millsaps students (and alumni) have powerful resources to ensure that their knowledge and experience translates into opportunity.

A SAMPLING OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY MEMBERS OF THE LAST THREE GRADUATING CLASSES:

MEDICAL SCHOOL AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS

Baylor University Columbia University Emory University Harvard University Florida State University George Washington University Louisiana College School of Nursing Louisiana State University–New Orleans Louisiana State University–Shreveport Loyola University 34

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Mississippi State University Southern College of Optometry Touro College Tulane University University of Alabama Birmingham University of Mississippi Medical Center University of Pittsburgh University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee Washington University William Carey University

TEACHING, MINISTRY, AND COUNSELING

Boston University Duke University Emerson College Emory University Fordham University Johns Hopkins University Memphis Theological Seminary Mississippi College Nicholls State University Princeton University Reformed Theological Seminary Southern Methodist University Trinity University

University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) University of Chicago University of Louisiana Lafayette University of Mississippi University of New Orleans University of Southern Florida University of Tennessee Knoxville University of Virginia University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Vanderbilt University Xavier University

LAW

American University California Western University Charlotte School of Law Emory University Howard University Louisiana State University Loyola University Mercer University Mississippi College New York University Samford University Southwestern University Texas Tech University University of Houston University of Miami Vanderbilt University

A FEW FIRST EMPLOYERS OF 2010– 2012 GRADUATES:

Alaska Wildlife Adventures American Institute for Research American Red Cross Blue Cross and Blue Shield Chism Strategies Coca Cola Enterprises Entergy Ernst & Young FDIC Fidelity Investments Foot Locker Horne LLP

PERCENT OF 2012 GRADUATES WHO SAY THEY ARE “PREPARED FOR THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR CAREERS”

93

PERCENT OF 2011 GRADUATES WHO WERE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN 1 YEAR OF GRADUATION:

100

Jackson Public Schools Johns Hopkins University KPMG (audit, advisory, and tax services) Le Ministere de France Louisiana State University March of Dimes National Park Service Neel-Shaffer Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Parkway Properties Peace Corps Reznick Group SAKS, Inc. South Korean Government Southern Farm Bureau Teach for America Trustmark Bank U.S. Army U.S. Attorney’s Office USDA Wells Fargo Financial

PERCENT WHO HAD BEEN OFFERED A JOB OR GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION AT THE TIME OF GRADUATION:

63

PERCENT OF CLASS OF 2007 WHO HAD EARNED AN ADVANCED DEGREE WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF GRADUATION:

81

Alumni Network Millsaps’s alumni are a successful, spirited bunch and fiercely loyal to their alma mater. Many hold positions of leadership and influence in a variety of professions and industries, and quite a few live in Jackson.

A valuable resource to current students and young graduates, Millsaps alumni offer guidance, referrals, internships, and even employment to the next generation of Majors. In a crowded job market, having the right connections can make all the difference.

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY OF 2012 GRADUATES:

$41,799 RANK OF STARTING SALARY FOR MILLSAPS GRADUATES AMONG ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE CENTRAL SOUTH REGION* (ACCORDING TO PAYSCALE.COM):

10

*INCLUDES TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY

BUSINESS

Chinese University of Hong Kong Else School of Business (Millsaps) Louisiana State University Lynchburg College Ohio State University Rhodes College Southeastern Louisiana University Tulane University University of Memphis University of Mississippi University of South Alabama University of South Carolina

University of Southern Mississippi University of Texas– San Antonio ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Culinary Institute of America Florida International University University of Louisville University of New Orleans University of Texas–Austin Vanderbilt University

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Dartmouth University Louisiana State University Middle Tennessee State University Mississippi College Mississippi State University University of Florida University of Kansas University of Mississippi University of North Texas University of Oregon

Major Networking The Major Mentors program connects current students and recent graduates with alumni volunteers for mentorship, career guidance, and professional insight.

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PUSHING FORWARD KENNETH TOWNSEND ’04 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Oxford University, MPhil; Yale University, JD, MA Millsaps College Special Assistant to the President and Assistant Professor of Political Science

► IF YOU MEET A MILLSAPS ALUM, ask about his or her story. We’re guessing that somewhere along the line, there will be a twist: a change of plans, a new direction, an unexpected discovery. Regardless of how the story begins, the end will likely sound like this: I’m doing what I love while making a difference in the world.

KENNETH TOWNSEND grew up in a trailer at the end of a

dirt road outside of Kosciusko, MS. As a college senior, he was named a Rhodes Scholar—and credited Millsaps for an education that gave him a powerful sense of how ideas connect to problems in the real world. Since graduating with a double major in English and political science, Kenneth has made stops at the U.S. Department of Education, Oxford University, Ole Miss Honors College, and Yale—before returning to Millsaps to combine his dual passions for higher education and the state of Mississippi.

“You can find a lot of colleges that push you, and others where you can feel really comfortable. Millsaps offers the rare opportunity to be pushed while being nurtured. This allows for the possibility of transformation.”

VANDANA VEDANARYAYANAN, MD, chose Millsaps for its

welcoming feel and excellent pre-medical offerings. But then she took a literature class and surprised herself by majoring in English and minoring in history—while still completing her pre-med requirements. Vandana bolstered her résumé by shadowing physicians and volunteering at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, experiences that prepared her to get the most out of medical school. Now ready to begin her residency, Vandana credits Millsaps for broadening her perspectives and giving her the opportunity to explore all of her interests.

“At a lot of other colleges, pursuing two completely different fields is next to impossible. At Millsaps, the hardest part was running from one side of campus to the other.”

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VANDANA VEDANARYAYANAN ’09 BUFFALO, NY University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD University at Buffalo Resident, Department of Anesthesiology

When a Millsaps business professor arranged an internship with a sewing factory in Merida, Mexico, the Spanish department recommended SARAH HARTZOG. The experience started a chain reaction. She declared a double-major in accounting and Spanish, spent another summer interning in Merida, and won a Fulbright to spend a year working and studying in Mexico City. Ready to begin her career, Sarah weighed a number of offers before opting to continue her interest in manufacturing with a startup division of Halliburton.

Many Destinations JAMES E. GRAVES, JR. ’75

Federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit LUCY HETRICK ’87

Designed Mississippi’s current license plate KYLE HOWE ’13

Works in refugee resettlement with the Council of World Churches SARA MILLINGTON ’12

Research analyst at Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank

“I’m almost always the youngest person in the room, but I’m holding my own. Millsaps gave me a strong enough foundation in business and the liberal arts to take each day as it comes and solve whatever problem comes my way.”

HOPE PATTERSON PEARSON ’07

Named Teacher of the year for Jackson Public Schools ROBERT ROBBINS ’79

President and CEO, Texas Medical Center MATT RUSSELL ’99 BS, ’01 MBA

SARAH HARTZOG ’11 HOUSTON, TEXAS

Spokesman for BMW M Brand

JAMES WALLEY ’10

Halliburton Production Planner

Won the Carhart Fellowship to study fiction writing at Syracuse University

“I’ve been so impressed with the alumni at Millsaps. I know quite a few, and it seems like everybody is continuing to move forward.

It doesn’t end after four years.” Kate Aten ’15 EAMONN COTTRELL ’12 MADISON, MISSISSIPPI Cups Espresso Café Financial Officer and Director of Operations

As a Millsaps student, EAMONN COTTRELL worked mornings at nearby Cups Espresso Café while studying business concepts in the afternoons. The overlap was apparent. In the winter of his senior year, Eamonn was promoted to Cups’ Financial Officer and Director of Operations, overseeing inventory management and supplier relations for 11 locations.

But that’s just his day job. Eamonn’s other passions involve podcasting (he’s created three), writing a young adult novel (to be serialized via Kindle next year), learning classical music, and taking online courses to keep feeding his brain.

“I learned a lot about advanced corporate finance and entrepreneurial finance at Millsaps and have been able to incorporate a lot of that into the budgets and forecasts I’ve created and implemented at Cups.”

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

PERCENT OF MILLSAPS FIRST-YEARS WHO RATE THEIR OVERALL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AS GOOD OR EXCELLENT:

97

► WE’RE LOOKING FOR STUDENTS who are restless but focused, ambitious but not ruthless, open-minded but not gullible.

Students who expect a great deal of themselves while giving freely to others.

Students who see opportunities everywhere and who are never content with “good enough.” Students who believe that college is not a fixed set of requirements but a series of possibilities that build on one another toward lives of excitement and deep meaning.

MILLSAPS ADMISSIONS AND AID CODES ACT: 2212 SAT: 1471 FAFSA: 002414 PROFILE: 1471 TOEFL: 1471

Applying There are two ways to apply online: ► C omplete Millsaps' streamlined online application for admission, available on our website ► Select Millsaps College when you complete the Common Application online

Both options require an essay, high school transcript, teacher recommendation, and official test scores (ACT or SAT). Students for whom English is a second language should submit results from the TOEFL or IELTS. High school applicants must submit the Secondary School Report, and transfer applicants must submit the College Official’s Report.

Millsaps has waived all application fees. millsaps.edu/apply

CONSIDER A VISIT ► THE HEART OF MILLSAPS isn’t found on paper or online. Most students tell us they knew they belonged here the moment they stepped on campus. ► IF YOU’RE CURIOUS ABOUT MILLSAPS, we suggest you plan a visit. Stay overnight if you have the time. We’ll show you around.

We’ll talk about your interests and goals.

We’ll invite you to sit in on a class, have lunch at the Caf, and meet with a professor or coach. ► A VISIT TO MILLSAPS ISN’T COMPLETE without getting a sense of this great city our students call home. If possible, leave time to explore Jackson. Browse galleries in Fondren, attend a Mississippi Symphony concert, hike in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, or visit the Old Capitol Museum.

To sign up for one of our big campus visit days, see when we might be in your area, or schedule a personalized visit, go to: millsaps.edu/visit

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ADMISSIONS/VISITING

SCHOLARSHIPS REWARD YOUR ACHIEVEMENT

FINANCIAL AID MAKES MILLSAPS POSSIBLE ► WE DEVOTE

CONSIDERABLE ENERGY AND RESOURCES to

making sure you can afford Millsaps.

► WHY? Because we’re better when the best students are here in our classrooms.

► THE EVIDENCE: More than 90 percent of the most recent class received financial assistance of some kind.

Types of Aid There are two types of aid at Millsaps. Merit-based aid rewards exemplary academic achievement.

Need-based aid closes the gap between what families can afford and the price of Millsaps.

Merit Aid Millsaps offers a range of scholarships that recognize excellence in academics, leadership, music, theatre, business, and other areas.

These scholarships are awarded without regard for financial need.

Need-Based Aid Need-based aid packages include Millsaps and federal grants and loans to make a Millsaps education affordable for students from all financial backgrounds. millsaps.edu/finaid

Price Versus Sticker Price While it’s true that state universities have a lower price tag, they can’t always offer the types of experiences available at Millsaps— small classes, close relationships with faculty, and opportunities for medical internships and research partnerships, to name a few. Every class at Millsaps is taught at the honors level. In this environment of challenge and support, students gain the skills and connections that translate into incredible value.

Plus, given the generosity of our scholarships and financial aid, the difference between a state university and Millsaps might not be as much as you think. Millsaps might even cost less. Read on.

Net Price Calculator This book should give you a sense of what a Millsaps education is worth. But what will it actually cost? Our easy-to-use Net Price Calculator takes into account your financial situation and academic background to calculate what merit and need-based aid you might be eligible for from Millsaps. millsaps.edu/pricecal Note: the Calculator provides estimates for new, full-time, degreeseeking undergraduates only.

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HISTORY Founded in 1890 by Major Reuben Webster Millsaps, the College has a historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church.

ACCOLADES ► Nationally, Millsaps ranks among the top 100 liberal arts colleges according to U.S. News & World Report in 2013. ►C EO Magazine ranks the Else School of Management MBA program among the top 20 in North America. ► In the Princeton Review’s Best Colleges, Millsaps recently ranked 12th for “Professors Get High Marks” and 18th for “Town-Gown Relations.” ► Millsaps is among 21 private universities and colleges nationwide named a “Best Buy” by the Fiske 2013 Guide to Colleges.

CAMPUS Covering 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the Millsaps campus centers around the tree-lined “Bowl,” where students gather for quiet study and spirited play.

STUDENTS Millsaps is home to 985 students from 26 states and 23 countries. Fifty-nine percent come from outside Mississippi.

FACULTY Among our faculty of 97 teacher/ scholars, 94 percent hold the highest degree in their fields.

CLASSROOM The student-to-teacher ratio is 9 to 1; the average class size is 14.

HONOR CODE Affirming the principles of academic honesty, Millsaps’ cherished Honor Code creates a learning environment of mutual trust and respect.

WRITING Every Millsaps student learns to write well—a valued skill in any profession— as a result of our nationally recognized writing program, which begins freshman year and culminates in a reflective senior-year essay.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Seventy percent of students live on campus. Roughly half are affiliated with one of the College’s 10 national Greek organizations.

AFTER MILLSAPS The result of an education that combines broad learning with powerful experiences and relevant skills, our graduates find early success—whether heading to graduate school or the workplace. Among recent classes, 89 percent were employed or pursuing a higher degree within six months of graduation.

Within a year, the figure is nearly 100 percent.

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ATHLETICS Millsaps fields 18 NCAA Division III teams in the Southern Athletic Association, including recent conference champions in football, baseball, and softball. ► Men’s sports

► Women’s sports

Baseball Basketball Cross-Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field

Basketball Cross-Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

ADMISSIONS We look for students who are interested in asking questions, taking risks, and pushing themselves—students who are inspired to discover their true potential.

The middle 50 percent of Millsaps students’ ACT and SAT scores is 23–29 and 1060–1230, respectively, and 87 percent had a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Learn more: millsaps.edu/admissions FINANCIAL AID Millsaps offers two kinds of aid— scholarships based on academic merit and need-based grants for students whose families require assistance in meeting college costs.

More than 80 percent of incoming students receive some type of aid from the College. In 2012-2013, the average financial aid package for students with demonstrated need was $31,863.

Students who wish to be considered for need-based aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Early Action students who wish to receive an estimated financial aid package in January may submit the CSS PROFILE using school code 1471.

Learn more: millsaps.edu/finaid

PROGRAMS OF STUDY Students choose from among 32 majors and 41 minors. ►M ajors Accounting Art: Art History Art: Studio Art Biochemistry Biology Business Administration Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Studies Creative Writing Economics Education European Studies Geology History Latin American Studies Literature in English Mathematics Mathematics: Applied Mathematics Music Neuroscience and Cognitive Studies Philosophy Philosophy: Religious Studies Physics Political Science Psychology Public Management Religious Studies Religious Studies: Sociology/Anthropology Self-Designed Major Sociology/Anthropology Spanish ► Pre-professional programs Engineering Health (Medical, Dental, and Nursing) Law Ministry

LOCATION Millsaps’ campus is in the heart of a capital city. Just north is Fondren, with its shops, galleries, restaurants, and 1950s-era charm. The beautiful Natchez Trace is just 7 miles down the road.

New Orleans and Memphis are both within a three-hour drive.

VISITING To visit Millsaps is to fall in love with it.

We invite you and your family to come for a personalized visit at any time throughout the year. We also host a number of special on-campus programs for prospective students.

Learn more: millsaps.edu/visit

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES Students share their interests and passions through 80 organizations that span academic, professional, cultural, religious, creative, and recreational pursuits.

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Be a restless, positive force in the world.

Advance science and medicine.

Build community partnerships.

Shape the future of business.

Join the next generation of thinkers and doers.

Behind the energy of Millsaps, behind the motion and the spirit, is a core of contemplation that unites us.

From the carrels in the libraries to the shadows on the lawns, this is a place where reflection is a virtue—where quiet pursuit of an idea is the bedrock that we build on.

“Millsaps has been an intellectual oasis in Mississippi for a long time— and has provided an inspiration to many of us. We are indebted to you, the students and faculty and alumni of Millsaps College.”

William Winter, former governor of Mississippi

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