Clinton, Miss.–Lauren Rogers of Rincon was inducted into the Mississippi College chapter of Mortar Board Cap and Gown Association in a special ceremony held April 21 in Anderson Hall.

Mortar Board is a senior honor society dedicated to the principles of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, college loyalty, self awareness and service.
Rogers is the daughter of Bob and Mary Rogers of Rincon.  She is a graduate of Effingham County High School, class of 2006.

Mississippi College, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences serving nearly 4,900 students from 41 states and 26 countries.

Founded in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Mississippi and second oldest Baptist university in the nation.

With more than 80 areas of study, 12 graduate degree programs, a doctor of jurisprudence degree, and a doctor of education leadership degree, Mississippi College seeks to be a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.