Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program
McNair Alumni
JSU McNair Scholars and where their achievement has taken them — by graduating class.
Where Are They Now
McNair Alumni
Our scholars by graduating class, with their JSU degrees and graduate outcomes.
Spring 2019 Graduates
Kirk, Kaia
Hometown
Newnan, GA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduate Program
PhD in Political Science at Syracuse University
Matory, Karanja
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Public Administration at the University of Alabama
Graduate Program
PhD in Urban and Regional Planning at Jackson State University
Morris, Khalil
Hometown
Euharlee, GA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Young, Stefan
Hometown
Vicksburg, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Fall 2019 Graduates
Jones, Cameron
Hometown
Memphis, TN
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education at University of Memphis
Smith, Tiaunna
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education at Jackson State University
Spring 2020 Graduates
Abullah, Shameelah
Hometown
Minneapolis, MN
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts and Licensure in Special Education with an emphasis in Academic and Behavior Strategist at University of St. Thomas
Agnew, Dennis, Jr.
Hometown
Marietta, GA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida
Bailey, Joshua
Hometown
Coffeeville, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Business Administration at Belhaven University
Barnes, Sierra
Hometown
Utica, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Degree Obtained
Doctor of Occupational Therapy at University of Mississippi Medical Center
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
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
Carpenter, Treasure
Hometown
Clinton Township, MI
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities at Case Western Reserve University
Carter, Davell
Hometown
Mount Clemons, MI
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Graduate Program
PhD in Pharmacology at John Hopkins University
Causey, Amerria
Hometown
Hollandale, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Science in Biology at Towson University
Graduate Program
PhD in Virology at Harvard University
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
Jefferson, Jordan
Hometown
Terry, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts in Public Policy at Harvard University
Jones, Kennedy
Hometown
Canton, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
McLaurin, Yasmin
Hometown
Bay Springs, MS
Degrees Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Social Science/Ethnic Studies
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts in Sociology at the University of Mississippi
Graduate Program
PhD in Higher Education at University of Mississippi
McLemore, Amber
Hometown
Mobile, AL
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nelson, Nicholas
Hometown
Saint Charles, MO
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Graduate Program
Master of Public Health at Purdue University
Patterson, Kamai
Hometown
Minneapolis, MN
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Program
Master of Public Health at Westminister College
Robinson, Claudia
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Smith, Sierra
Hometown
Grayson, GA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Georgia
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
Uzodinma, Jaylon
Hometown
Madison, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Physics/Mathematics
Graduate Degree Obtained
PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
Wheeler, Xa’kerriah
Hometown
Collins, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Graduate Program
Master of Business Administration at Belhaven University
Spring 2021 Graduates
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
Sharifi, Omaid
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Electrical Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a concentration in Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Systems at the University of Colorado Boulder
Williams, Hezekiah
Hometown
Edwards, MS
Degrees Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Science in Sustainability Science (Management) at Columbia University
Graduate Program
PhD in Mechanical Engineering-Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame
Fall 2021 Graduates
Guillory, Kennedy
Hometown
Lake Charles, LA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Media Studies
Johnson, LaKayla
Hometown
Horn Lake, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts in Higher Education at University of Mississippi
Smith, Detella
Hometown
D’lo, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Social Work at Grand Canyon University
Walker, Glasia
Hometown
Edgard, LA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Biomedical Science
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Business Administration at Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Wilkes, Kayla
Hometown
Canton, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Spring 2022 Graduates
Box, Dream
Hometown
Las Vegas, NV
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Christian, Mariah
Hometown
Memphis, TN
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program
Master of Arts in Forensics Psychology at University of Houston-Victoria
Davis, Mikayla
Hometown
Birmingham, AL
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Jackson State University
Ferrell, Desiree
Hometown
Tuscaloosa, AL
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Holliman, Qayilin
Hometown
D’Iberville, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber Security at North Carolina A & T State University
Irving, Atayliya
Hometown
Dallas, TX
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduate Program
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida
Menefee, Hakeem
Hometown
Woodbury, MN
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Science in Nanoengineering at North Carolina A & T State University
Morgan, Essence
Hometown
Greensboro, NC
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Arts in Teaching at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Neal, Kennedy
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Science in Communicative Disorders at Jackson State University
Scott, Lauren
Hometown
Meridian, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology at the University of the District of Columbia
Smith, Lauryn
Hometown
Saginaw, MI
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Program
Master of Arts in Applied Communications at Indiana University
Smith, Michael
Hometown
Detroit, MI
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Thomas, Shakena
Hometown
Walls, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Triplett, Alycia
Hometown
Austell, GA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
Graduate Program
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Howard University
Vargas, Masiel
Hometown
Kentwood, MI
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program
Master of Educational Psychology with a concentration in Learning & Development at University of North Texas
Fall 2022 Graduates
Gaines, Camryn
Hometown
Sledge, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration at Jackson State University
Roach, Brikala
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education & Recreation with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation
Graduate Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
White, Tytianna
Hometown
Raymond, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biomedical Engineering
Willis, Brandon
Hometown
Castleberry, AL
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Spring 2023 Graduates
Britton, Emily
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Graduate Program
Master of Science in Accounting and Data Analytics at the University of Mississippi
McGhee, Monica
Hometown
Conway, AR
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design
Nelson, Sydney
Hometown
Snellville, GA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Graduate Program
Master of Science in School Counseling at University of Alabama
Sandifer, McKenzie
Hometown
Arcola, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Sebastian, Everica
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis at Mississippi State University
Taylor, Ashton
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a concentration in Integrated Marketing Communications
Graduate Program
Master of Business Administration/ Master of Human Resources at Loyola University Chicago
Fall 2023 Graduates
Akhter, Rony
Hometown
Dhaka, BD
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Graduate Program
Master of Science in Computer Science at Jackson State University
Darby, Maney
Hometown
West Point, MS
Degrees Obtained
Bachelor in Science in Psychology & Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Program
Master of Social Work at North Carolina State University
Fortson- Kristi-Madison
Hometown
Conroe, TX
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program
Master of Science in International Psychology at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Friday, Jeremiah
Hometown
Madison, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Graduate Program
Master of Science in Engineering, Systems Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Labat, Demetria
Hometown
Gulfport, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
McGee, Beyoncé
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Degree Obtained
Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and Services at Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Spring 2024 Graduates
Allen, Keon
Hometown
Nashville, TN
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Brown, Elisha
Hometown
Columbia, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science Education in Elementary Education
Graduate Program
Master of Education in Educational Administration and Policy at University of Georgia
Drummond, Jalan
Hometown
Lanett, AL
Degree Obtained
Biology of Science in Biology
Fisher, Brandon
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Graduate Program
PhD in Bioengineering at University of Pittsburg
Harris, Anaya
Hometown
Acworth, GA
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders
Johnson, Jason
Hometown
Belleville, MI
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Lewis, Gloria
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Social Work
Pittman, Ashton
Hometown
Columbia, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Program
Master of Social Work at University of Alabama
Snell II, Ezra
Hometown
Clinton, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Solano-Ortega, Karen
Hometown
Canton, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Program
Master of Social Work at University of Alabama
Fall 2024 Graduates
Brown, Jordan
Hometown
Byram, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Hardy, Taylor
Hometown
Memphis, TN
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Graduate Program
Master of Science in Biology-Medical Sciences at Mississippi College
Henderson, Cheterrica
Hometown
Ashland, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science-Education in Elementary Education
Hill, Jasmine
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Program
Master of Social Work at Jackson State University
Peak, Arwyn
Hometown
Louisville, KY
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Graduate Program
Master of Professional Accountancy at Jackson State University
Washington, Jessie
Hometown
Vicksburg, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Graduate Program
Master of Science Education in Technology Education at Jackson State University
Yarbrough, Tionda
Hometown
Beloit, WI
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Business Administration
Spring 2025 Graduates
Davis, Cai
Hometown
Lexington, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Evans, Nyah
Hometown
Laurel, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Handy, Shawnell
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Hilton, Caterra
Hometown
Edwards, MS
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science-Education in Elementary Education
Graduate Program
Master of Social Work at University of Alabama
Mclin, Madison
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Degree Obtained
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program
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1400 John R. Lynch Street HT Sampson Library, 2313 Jackson, MS 39217-0280
