UNIVERSITY, MS — Sydney Poole, of Belle Glade, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists.

Poole, in the B.A.J. in Journalism program, was named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.

"These students have achieved at the highest academic level, and we are proud to recognize them on the Chancellor's Honor Roll," Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. "They are exceptional scholars, and their dedication and achievement is reflected in this designation."

To be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.