Northbrook Student Graduates From Ole Miss; Others Earn Miami Honors

NORTHBROOK, IL — We’re tracking higher education accomplishments by local students throughout the academic year. To submit an achievement, email eric.degrechie@patch.com.

College Credits announcements are compiled from Merit Pages News, colleges and universities, and submissions from readers and families.

University of Mississippi

UNIVERSITY, MS — Margaret Needham, of Northbrook, was among more than 3,800 students who earned degrees from the University of Mississippi in May 2026.

Needham majored in Integrated Marketing Communications and received a Bachelor of Science from the School of Journalism and New Media.

Miami University

OXFORD, OH — Three Northbrook students were named to Miami University’s Spring 2026 President’s List.

Students ranked in the top 3 percent of undergraduate students within each division for the spring semester were named to the President’s List, recognizing academic excellence.

Local students recognized include:

• Kevin Burns
• Mason Martinelli
• Hannah Yang