Northbrook Student Graduates From University Of Mississippi

NORTHBROOK, IL — Michael Bledea, of Northbrook, was among the 1,200 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in August 2026.

Bledea, who majored in general business, received a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies, and schools of Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law, Pharmacy, and the Patterson School of Accountancy.

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