Lott/Public Policy Leadership
Lott Institute Orientation Retreat Fall 2018
Emerging Leaders Workshop Retreat December 1-3, 2017
Emerging Leaders Class of 2017
Public Policy Leadership Majors Inducted into Ole Miss Hall of Fame Class of 2017
The 2017 Hall of Fame inductees are front row ( L to R) Acacia Santos, Leah Gibson, Yujing Zhang, Alex Martin. Back Row (L to R) Austin Dean, Chase Moore, Austin Powell, Miller Richmond, John Brahan, James Roland Markos. Photo by Robert Jordan Ole Miss Communications
Ten University of Mississippi seniors have been inducted into the university’s 2016-17 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded students at UM.
The inductees were honored Friday (April 7) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. A committee in accordance with policy developed by the Associated Student Body chooses Hall of Fame members. Selections are based on academic achievement, community involvement and potential success.
This year’s Hall of Fame members are John Brahan of Hattiesburg; Austin Dean of Hammond, Illinois; Leah Gibson of Starkville; James-Roland Markos of Jackson, Tennessee; Jane Martin of Madison; Chase Moore of Horn Lake; Austin Powell of Corinth; Miller Richmond of Madison; Acacia Santos of Southaven; and Yujing Zhang of Oxford.
Brahan, pursuing a double major in public policy leadership and theatre arts, is a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and a Trent Lott Institute Scholar. He served in several roles over the course of his education, including ASB vice president; director of Greek affairs for RebelTHON, the Miracle Network dance marathon benefitting the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital; and vice president of standards for the Interfraternity Council. Brahan served the community as a Leap Frog tutor and mentor. He’s performed in theatrical productions of “Clybourne Park” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and plans to pursue a career in the entertainment industry upon graduation. His parents are Tammy Kolbo and John Brahan of Hattiesburg.
Markos is completing a triple major in public policy leadership, biological sciences and biochemistry. He is a student director of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and a Trent Lott Institute Scholar. Markos is president of Sigma Nu fraternity and served as president of the UM Interfraternity Council in 2015. He is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of the UM Undergraduate Research Journal, a yearly, peer-reviewed publication of research articles written by UM undergraduate students. Markos was awarded a Taylor Medal, an award given to fewer than 1 percent of students each year for outstanding scholarship in their field. Upon graduation, Markos will attend the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, to pursue M.D. and Master of Public Health degrees to prepare for a career as a clinical physician. His parents are George and Clare Markos of Jackson, Tennessee.
Powell, completing a double major in public policy leadership and philosophy, He served as ASB president during the 2016-17 academic year. He is a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and a Trent Lott Institute Scholar, and he was a Rhodes Scholar finalist last spring. Powell also served as assistant director for The Big Event and is a member of the Columns Society. He has been accepted to graduate school at the University of Oxford in England and will pursue a master’s degree in criminology. His parents are Eric and Gwen Powell of Corinth.
Public Policy Leadership Students in Policy Advocacy Class Working With Mississippi State Governor and State Legislators
Application Process
To be considered for admission to the Public Policy Leadership degree program, students must first apply to the Lott Leadership Institute by completing the University of Mississippi online application. Once the application has been completed, access to the “Special Programs and Scholarships Application” will become available. Complete this application to be considered for admittance to the Lott Leadership Institute as well as available scholarships. All applicants accepted into the Lott Leadership Institute (pursuing a BA degree in Public Policy Leadership) and possessing exceptional leadership and academic records, are under scholarship consideration. The deadline for application to the program is January 5, 2018.
Public Policy Leadership Senior Finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
Posted with thanks to the University of Mississippi Communications Office and Edwin Smith.
Photo by Kevin Bain/Ole Miss Communications
The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, bring outstanding students from many countries to the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Besides “intellectual distinction,” the selection committee seeks excellence in qualities of mind and of person, which combined offer the promise of effective service to the world in the decades ahead. Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at Oxford University, with the possibility of being renewed for a third year.
Senator Lott’s Fall visit
Senator Trent Lott spoke to PPL classes during his annual visit to the University of Mississippi’s Trent Lott Leadership Institute. – Students took advantage of this unique opportunity to network with Senator Lott, faculty and staff, Lott Institute Board Members, our Executive Director, and fellow friends to the Program!
Applications for Fall 2018 Now Available
All incoming freshmen interested in applying to the Lott Leadership Institute must fill out an online admission application to the University of Mississippi. Once you have completed the online application for admission to the University, you may access the Special Programs and Scholarships tab in the online system and begin an application for membership in the Lott Leadership Institute. In order to major in Public Policy Leadership, you must apply and be admitted to the Lott Institute. For questions or concerns about the online application process, contact the Trent Lott Leadership Institute at (662) 915-3189.
Patricia Lott Public Policy Leadership Scholars
Class of 2020
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute is pleased to boast historic enrollment in this year’s freshman class. Among these leaders, we take care to celebrate the commitment to excellence embodied by recipients of the Patricia Lott Public Policy Leadership Scholarship.
Pictured above, from left to right, are Christina Scheuermann of Huntsville, AL; Abbie Brashier of Biloxi, MS; Lucy Pruitt of Hattiesburg, MS; Savannah Day of Fayetteville, AR; and Benjamin Payne of Ridgeland, MS.
Featured from Tupelo Daily Journal
Posted with thanks to the original author and editorial staff.
Internships immerse Saltillo student in public service
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SALTILLO – Case Knight of Saltillo got quite an education over the past 8 1⁄2 months.
Photo by Adam Robison, The Daily Journal
The University of Mississippi rising senior took on three internships with U.S. congressmen at the U.S. Capitol. He had a front row seat to the work of putting ideas into law and helping people back home navigate federal systems.
“Most people don’t get to see how it works behind the scenes,” said Knight, who has a double major in public policy and political science.
From January to May, he worked for Rep. Trent Kelly. He then went on to work for Arkansas Republican Rick Crawford and then Texas Congressman Mike Conway. Knight received college credit for his internships and completed 12 hours of course work online. During his internships, Knight said he was impressed with how hard the Congressmen and their staffs worked to craft laws and respond to the needs and concerns of their constituents.
“You’re really putting ideas and what you believe to work,” Knight said. “You’re working on something that affects so many people.”
Opening doors
Knight discovered politics and public service in high school. Nita Vasser, who was then a counselor at Saltillo High School, convinced Knight to go to Boys State. When he came back from Boys State, he started following the campaign of the late Rep. Alan Nunnelee. Knight felt a connection to the Tupelo Republican because his wife Tori Nunnelee was the Saltillo High School nurse.
“I started paying attention,” Knight said.
After he graduated and enter Ole Miss, he ended up volunteering for Sen. Thad Cochran’s re-election campaign.
“I guess it kind of snowballed,” Knight said.
From there he worked campaigns for Kelly, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, Mississippi State Rep. Chris Brown of Amory.
“I didn’t want to just talk about politics,” Knight said. “I wanted to do as much as I can.”
READ MORE AT THE DAILY JOURNAL ONLINE
For information on the debate team at UM, call 662-915-3189 or email jedwards@olemiss.edu
Lott Summer College Session One 2016
Lott Summer College Session One 2016 students enjoyed discussing the future of healthcare policy and management trends with Baptist Memorial Healthcare Monday, 20 June 2016 during the annual Leader to Leader Luncheon.
Lott Students travel to DC as part of the SEC DC Student Government Exchange
Pictured: Cody Smith, Rod Bridges (ASB President, Lott Scholar), Camille Walker (intern with Congressman Trent Kelly), Austin Powell (Lott Scholar and incoming ASB President). Smith, Bridges and Powell also had the opportunity to visit with Senator Lott and tour the Squire, Patton, Boggs offices in Washington, DC.
Public Policy Leadership Students Inducted into University of Mississippi Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Hall of Fame 2016. Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Communications
OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi seniors have earned membership in the school’s 2015-2016 Hall of Fame, one of the university’s highest honors.
The Hall of Fame inductees were honored Friday (March 4) in a ceremony at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Recipients are chosen by a committee in accordance with ASB policy, with selections based on a student’s academic achievement, community service and potential for future success.
New Hall of Fame members are Brady Bramlett of Memphis, Rod Bridges of Madison, Jeremy Coleman of Jackson, Maia Cotelo of Oxford, Joe Curry of Stringer, Ann-Marie Herod of Abbeville, William Kneip of Mobile, Alabama, Justavian Tillman of Bruce, Debra Whitley of Natchez, and Elizabeth Wicks of Ocean Springs.
Bridges, a public policy leadership major, is president of the Associated Student Body, a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and a Trent Lott Institute scholar. He is an officer for the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity and received the UM Outstanding Student Higher Education Award for 2016. Bridges is in Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. He received the ASB Senator of the Year Award in 2014 and the UM Freshmen Leader of the Year Award in 2013. After graduation, he plans to attend Officer Candidacy School. His parents are Roddy Bridges of Madison and London and Thomas Wagner of Coos Bay, Oregon.
Kneip is a public policy leadership major and member of the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. He was elected Mr. Ole Miss for the 2015-2016 school year. He is the president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and holds the title of 2015 IFC President of the Year. He is the president of the Mississippi Columns Society and a member of Lambda Sigma and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. Kneip was also co-director of finance and fundraising for the Big Event. After graduation, he plans to work at the UM Foundation. His parents are Edward and Tori Kneip of Mobile, Alabama.
“We commend these outstanding students for their impressive accomplishments both in and out of the classroom,” said Morris Stocks, provost and executive vice chancellor. “We anticipate great successes for these young men and women, both professionally and academically. We also know that our Hall of Famers will contribute to the betterment of society.”
The 10 students, along with 150 other Ole Miss seniors, were also recognized for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. They are to be listed in the national publication’s 2016 edition.
Public Policy Leadership Student Recognized for Commitment to Diversity
Congratulations to Junior Public Policy Leadership major, Tysianna Marino from Pascagoula, Mississippi on being named the George Treadway Pearson Diversity Award winner at the reception held on March 2, 2016.
Senator Lott visits with Lott Students
Photos from February events hosted by the Lott Leadership Institute can be viewed here.
Congratulations to Trent Lott Leadership Public Policy Class of 2016 Recipients of Who’s Who 2015-2016 Recognition
Members of the Trent Lott Public Policy Leadership Class of 2016 gathered Thursday to celebrate their being named as recipients of Who’s Who 2015-2015 recognition. Among the 150 junior and senior level students selected, 15 Public Policy Leadership students will be honored at an induction ceremony to be held March 4, 2016 at 4 PM in the Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
Pictured above are, from left to right:
Front Row: Grant Beebe, Mary Chandler Cossar, Anna Lee Whisenant, and Rod Bridges.
Second Row: Anna Grace Stout, Mary Katherine Berger, and William Kniep
Third Row: Caroline Loveless, Vivian Paris, and Ryan Snow
Third Row: Mary Elizabeth Kakales, Joseph Latham, and William Fisher.
Kate Aspinwall, Terrian Garvis, and Camille Walker were unavailable for photograph, as they are representing the Lott Leadership Institute and University of Mississippi in internships this semester.
Patricia Lott Public Policy Leadership Scholars
Class of 2019
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute is pleased to boast an exceptional freshman class. Among these leaders, we take care to celebrate the commitment to excellence embodied by recipients of the Patricia Lott Public Policy Leadership Scholarship.
Pictured above, from left to right, are Levi Bevis of Florence, AL; Morgan Cannon of Loxley, AL; Margaret Hay from West Point, MS; Mallie Imbler of Belden, MS; Reagan Moody of Franklinton, LA; and Cole Holland of Fulton, MS. Ann Morgan Lamar of Meridian, MS was unavailable for photograph.
Senator Trent and Mrs. Patricia Lott Celebrated at Staff Reunion
PPL alumni and current students celebrated the contributions of Senator and Mrs. Tricia Lott at a weekend reunion May 1, 2015.
Members of Senator Trent Lott’s former staff gathered in Oxford recently to celebrate the legacy of leadership demonstrated by Senator and Mrs. Tricia Lott.
Honoring the Patricia Lott Scholarship and related funding efforts, the weekend featured remembrances of Senator Lott’s work in Washington and student perspective on the future.
See https://lottreunion2015.shutterfly.com for the opportunity to view and purchase photos from the event.
Lott Leadership Institute Featured in Ole Miss Alumni Review Magazine
The Lott Leadership Institute was recently featured in the Fall 2014 Edition of the Ole Miss Alumni Review Magazine. Read the full article below:
