Meet Your Admissions Counselor

James Edwards

James completed all of his degrees at the DeSoto Center campus. In May 2001, he graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College with an Associates of Arts. While at Northwest, he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. James graduated from The University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Liberal Arts in May 2003 and with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in December 2005. While at attending Ole Miss, James was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society. James serves as the Regional Admissions Counselor for Memphis and Arkansas residents.

You may contact James at jredwar1@olemiss.edu or 662-342-4765.

Cass Dodgen

McCaslin "Cass" Dodgen is the latest addition to the UM-DeSoto family. He serves as the Regional Admissions Counselor for North Mississippi and Northwest Community College students. A 2007 graduate of The University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Cass has spent several summers serving as a counselor to youth involved in the UM Summer College Program for high school students.

You can contact Cass at mcdodgen@olemiss.edu or call 662-342-4765.