Awa Camara is a Journalism major with a minor in Political Science at the University of Mississippi, where she is an Honor Student in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. She is also a Bonner Scholar and Luckyday Scholar, opportunities that have helped her develop her leadership skills, engage with her community, and grow personally and academically.
As a journalism student, Awa is passionate about storytelling and the power of media to inform, connect, and create meaningful change. She is particularly interested in highlighting stories and perspectives that are often overlooked, and she believes journalism can serve as a bridge between communities and the issues that affect them.
