For years, the School of Engineering has served University of Mississippi alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends tailgating in the Grove with food and beverages during home football games. But the 2015 season saw patronage at the tent reach record numbers. As engineers are numbers people, here are some statistics to illustrate the 2015 tailgatingRead the story …
‘Tailgating with the Dean’ Was a Top Draw
Engineering tent attracted, served record number of patrons during 2015 home football games
December 17, 2015 by
Crull Calling the Shots
Civil engineering alumna is senior engineer at U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center
December 17, 2015 by
As a student in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, Michelle Crull had no idea she would one day become a senior civil engineer at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama. “I had been to a summer math program at Ole Miss and loved the campus,” said the Bay St.Read the story …
Herath Heads into Her Home Stretch
Geological engineering, physics major has completed summer internships, NCPA research project
December 17, 2015 by
Of the 20 or so colleges or universities that offer a degree in geological engineering, the University of Mississippi has the distinction of offering the only one in both Mississippi and in the Southeast region. Because of the rarity of the major, students from far and wide enroll here to earn the degree. Peshani HerathRead the story …
Two UM Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships
Robert Melton, Chase Young will study abroad beginning in January
December 15, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi students will be continuing their studies on foreign soil come January, thanks to a prestigious international scholarship. Robert Melton of Pearl and Chase Young of Hattiesburg are among some 800 American undergraduate students selected to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Sponsored by the U.S. Department ofRead the story …
Student Union Remodeling Project Renderings Released
Architectural drawings featured in new brochure
December 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For the first time, architectural renderings of the highly-anticipated $50 million renovation and expansion of the University of Mississippi’s Student Union are available to the public. The four-color, eight-page brochure features drawings of a Grove-side view, north bird’s-eye view, north exterior view, east entrance view and second-floor views of the dining andRead the story …
‘Empire’ Strikes Home Again
Former Lady Rebel makes cameo appearance on hit Fox show's Dec. 2 winter finale
November 30, 2015 by
Since its Season 1 premiere last January, “Empire” has revitalized the stalled careers of three established Oscar-nominated actors and turned several previously virtually unknown actors/singers into overnight celebrities. So when the hit television show airs its Season 2 winter finale Wednesday (Dec. 2), Shayla Day-Davenport hopes she will get her turn in the spotlight asRead the story …
UM Leader Launches Twitter Feed
Incoming chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter invites dialogue via social media account
November 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Incoming University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter is taking the position into a new era with the launch of a new Twitter account. He will be the first Ole Miss chancellor to take advantage of the popular communication tool while in office. UM students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, media and theRead the story …
Time to Be Santa’s Little Helpers
Campus community urged to support 18th annual Books and Bears Drive
November 25, 2015 by
As the holiday season quickly approaches, bringing all its shopping and preparations, University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students are once again asked to become “Santa’s little helpers.” The 18th annual Books and Bears program begins soon across campus. Sponsored by the UM Black Faculty and Staff Organization, the event is an opportunity to assistRead the story …
Yi Liu Moving Up in Software Design
UM doctoral graduate is becoming a legend in her field
November 24, 2015 by
Fourteen years ago, Yi Liu began her doctoral program in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Mississippi. Her research was in software engineering, particularly component-oriented programming. After four years, she graduated and began working as an assistant professor at the South Dakota State University. Promoted to associate professor, she continuesRead the story …
Passing on Her Passion
Dawn Blackledge makes her mark in industry; giving back to her alma mater
November 24, 2015 by
Thirty-three years ago, K. Dawn Blackledge was just another new University of Mississippi graduate looking for employment. Today, the geology and geological engineering alumna is the founder-CEO of the Blackledge Group and a major donor to her alma mater. Blackledge has given $110,000 gift to Ole Miss, including $60,000 to endow a School of EngineeringRead the story …