Thursday - July 16, 2026
First-Generation Student, Mississippian Named UM's 21st Truman Scholar
April 25, 2026
OXFORD, Mississippi, April 25 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:

* * *

First-Generation Student, Mississippian Named UM's 21st Truman Scholar

Aminata Ba to focus on civil, voting rights while earning law degree

Clara Turnage

Aminata Ba became the first person in her family to attend college in 2023. Now, the Southaven resident has become the University of Mississippi's 21st Truman Scholar.
< . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Click here for more information about our products