Pathways
The goal of the Center for Pathway Experiences is to enhance the connections to pathway experiences for all undergraduate students. Emphasis of the Center will be placed on promoting opportunities within undergraduate degree programs without formalized pathway programs.
What are Pathway Experiences?
Pathways are significant experiences connected to a student’s post-graduation goals.
- Internships (on and off campus; paid or unpaid)
- Student teaching, clinicals, practicums, externships
- Research (scholarly and/or creative)
- Entry-level jobs related to field (on or off campus, including part-time jobs or co-ops)
- Fieldwork/Other activities that provide the student with experience related to their chosen discipline and/or to the student's post-graduation goals
Pathways Summer Scholarship Information
2019 Scholarship Winners
Public Health
Lupus Foundation of America
Washington DC
Biological Sciences
Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine
Aurora, CO
Kinesiology
FGH Live Well
Hattiesburg, MS
Legal Studies
Congressman Palazzo
Washington DC
Kinesiology
Columbus Recreation/Parks Department
Columbus, OH
Accounting
YMCA Retirement Fund
New York, NY
Kinesiology
Baptist Healthplex
Clinton, MS
Polymer Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Social Work
Central Point Learning Center
Prague, Czech Republic
Interior Design
Interior Elements
Ridgeland, MS
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Marriott International
Seattle, WA
Forensic Science
FBI
Jackson, MS
Forensic Science
Tupelo Police Department
Tupelo, MS
Marketing
ALEC/The Washington Center
Washington DC
Biological Sciences
INBRE
Jackson, MS
Kinesiology
Merit Health
Natchez, MS
Dietetics
Camp Lincoln for Boys
Nisswa, MN
Construction Engineering Technology
Jackson Brothers Construction
Chatom, AL and Hattiesburg, MS
Kinesiology
Baptist Cardiac Rehab
Jackson, MS
Forensic Science
FBI
Huntsville, AL
Previous Scholarship Winners
| Emmy Ballard | Therapeutic Recreation | Integrace Copper Ridge | Sykesville, MD |
| ShyAnna Bell | Interior Design | Veteran Affairs | Biloxi, MS |
| Katie Byrd | Merchandising | BuddyLove Clothing Label | Dallas, TX |
| Cameron Cloud | Biological Sciences | Bridgewater Psychiatry | Gulfport, MS |
| Kristin Evans | Accounting | FDIC Financial Management Program | Jackson, MS |
| Talib Gramby | Psychology | Camp Star Fish | Rindge, NH |
| Mollye Hancock | Therapeutic Recreation | Clinton Thera. Rec Dept | Clinton, MS |
| Samantha Hayes | Theatre | Berkshire Theatre Group | Stockbridge, MA |
| Samantha Leonard | Public Relations | Glover Park Group | Washington DC |
| Fayla McCoy | Therapeutic Recreation | Covenant House Georgia | Atlanta, GA |
| Nadjah McLaurin | Therapeutic Recreation | MacNeal Hospital | Berwyn, IL |
| Jonathan Puckett | English/History | MS Department of Archives & History | Jackson, MS |
| Jeremy Rooks | Dance | The Ailey School | New York, NY |
| Kaylee Sanders | Forensic Science | Harrison Co. Sheriff's Department | Gulfport, MS |
| Sarah Saulters | Hospitality/Tourism | Sonesta Resorts | Hilton Head, SC |
| Hannah Scott | Political Science | The Urban Institute | Washington DC |
| Emily Shattles | Kinesiology | FGH Cardiac Rehab | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Nima Sherpa | Tourism Management | Mother's Cantina | Ocean City, MD |
| Amelia Strahan | Broadcast Journalism | NBC/The Weekend Today Show | New York City, NY |
| LaQuarius Thomas | Merchandising | Nordstrom | Nashville, TN |
| Morgan Vonderbruegge | Interior Design | Inside Outside Kitchen & Bath | Gulfport, MS |
| Sawyer Walters | Criminal Justice | Congressman Stephen Palazzo | Washington DC |
| Azoia Williams | Therapeutic Recreation | Wesley Merit Health | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Cara Wilson | Political Science | Chwat Group | Washington DC |
Pathways Graduation Cord Program
Pick up your Pathways Graduation Cord