OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi School of Engineering alumni, faculty, staff and friends who have become inaugural members of a new initiative to increase donations to their alma mater are invited to attend a special reception in their honor April 18. The 1st annual Woods Society Dean’s Reception, followed by the Engineering Awards banquet,Read the story …
Inaugural Members of Woods Society Invited to Reception
Development program offers opportunities for UM School of Engineering graduates, friends to support alma mater
February 27, 2013 by
Chemical engineering alum fondly recalls favorite classmate and dean’s influences
February 27, 2013 by
Paul Dongieux (BSChE 73) and Bobby Berry (BSChE 73) shared a remarkable friendship, which began after they met as eighth-graders at Chastain Junior High School in Jackson. The two played football there, at Murrah High School and at the University of Mississippi. “My friendship with Bobby goes much deeper than just friendship; we were literallyRead the story …
Computer science major nominated to receive Senior Leadership Award
February 27, 2013 by
While many students are nominated for the University of Mississippi School of Engineering’s annual Senior Leadership Award, few are actually chosen to receive the honor. So when Cornelius Hughes of Greenville was told of his nomination for the coveted recognition, he was greatly humbled. “This nomination alone is probably the one honor I am mostRead the story …
Geological engineering alumna returns as faculty member
February 27, 2013 by
As the newest instructor in the University of Mississippi’s Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Amanda Patterson (BSGE 01, MS 05) teaches mineralogy for majors, as well as nonmajor courses in physical, historical and environmental geology. “I’m actually a graduate of this department and was already familiar with the great experience the program offers itsRead the story …
Ole Miss vs. Memphis Highlights 02/26/13
February 27, 2013 by
Highlights from the Rebels first loss of the 2013 season.
Rebels Drop First Game Of Season To Memphis, 4-3
February 26, 2013 by
Miscues Prove Costly Down Stretch In Loss To Tigers OXFORD, Miss. – Despite an uncharacteristic six-errors in the game, the Rebels still had a chance to win on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the miscues prove to be too much as No. 8 Ole Miss (7-1) dropped its first game of the season to Memphis (5-3) byRead the story …
Ole Miss Boosts Amounts of Leadership Scholarships
Increases honor achievement and persistence, should benefit hundreds of families annually
February 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For hundreds of high school student body presidents, valedictorians and salutatorians; Eagle Scouts; and participants in Mississippi Boys State and Girls State, a University of Mississippi education just became a much better value.
Building Communities Around Sustainability
Food Summit examines healthy food for Mississippians
February 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Answers to the question “how do we get healthy food to Mississippians from the field to the table” will be examined Friday (March 1) during a Food Summit in Oxford. The University of Mississippi Department of Public Policy Leadership and the Appalachian Regional Commission, collaborating with the university’s Trent Lott Leadership Institute,Read the story …
UM Scientist’s Space Seeds Onboard for NASA’s SpaceX-2 Launch
Experiment could lead the way to growing edible crops on Mars, moon in future
February 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When NASA launches SpaceX-2 Friday (March 1) at Cape Canaveral, University of Mississippi Graduate School Dean John Z. Kiss will be there observing with great pleasure and high expectations. That’s because Kiss’ seedling growth experiment will be onboard the vessel, which has the International Space Station as its destination. The launch isRead the story …
UM Professor Becomes Fellow of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Honor recognizes pioneering use of new technology in drug formulation design
February 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy professor has been elected a fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists for his pioneering work on hot-melt extrusion, a technology that is shaping advanced manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry. Michael A. Repka, professor and chair of pharmaceutics, was nominated for fellowship status by a retiredRead the story …