A University of Mississippi drummer with the Pride of the South Marching Band has proven he’s both musically and mechanically-inclined by starting his own business and landing his first job as a student engineer. Oxford native Joseph Reed, 21, is a senior studying mechanical engineering with a minor in music. Reed developed a love forRead the story …
From Music to Mechanical Engineer
Ole Miss drummer and entrepreneur lands job at BMW
November 24, 2015 by
Cunningham Concludes Tenure as CIS Department Chair
Longtime professor passing baton, returning to teaching and research
November 24, 2015 by
Even before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, 2001 was a time of trouble within the University of Mississippi’s Department of Computer and Information Science. At least that’s the way H. Conrad Cunningham remembers it. “I became chair in what I describe as a triple crisis,” Cunningham said. “First, we had to move the department operationsRead the story …
Engineers Without Borders Launches Ignite Campaign for Togo Project
Donations needed to fund January trip
November 24, 2015 by
A team of students and faculty from the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders plans to travel to the West African nation of Togo in January 2016 to start its Phase II project, providing clean water to a hospital in Akoumape Village, and you can help! To contribute, visit the Ignite Ole MissRead the story …
General Relativity Centennial Topic for Next Science Cafe
UM physicist Katherine Dooley presents history of Einstein and his famous theory at Nov. 17 session
November 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The centennial of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s fourth meeting of the Oxford Science Café is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 17) at Lusa Bakery Bistro and Bar, 1120Read the story …
International Conference at UM Focuses on Global Conflict Management
49th annual meeting of Peace Science Society unites preeminent group for discussion, research
November 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A prestigious annual event that encourages the development of peace analysis and conflict management around the globe is meeting at the University of Mississippi’s the Inn at Ole Miss this weekend. The 49th Peace Science Society International Conference, which began Thursday (Nov. 12) and ends Saturday (Nov. 14), focuses on how social scienceRead the story …
Open the Envelope: Live United Way
Annual campus campaign goal is $150,000
November 12, 2015 by
All University of Mississippi employees should receive a mailing from the campus United Way campaign committee this month. It looks different this year, and we hope that everyone will open it and accept the challenge to donate a portion of your salary to help the worthy cause. The sooner each of us makes a pledge,Read the story …
Michael Cravens is the Congressman’s Confidant
Computer science alumnus serves as chief of staff to Rep. Gregg Harper
November 3, 2015 by
Ask Michael Cravens what has been the most fulfilling thing in his life so far and he immediately cites his faith. He’ll quickly add that serving as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper (R.-Miss.) runs a very close second. “Congressman Harper has a heart for serving others unlike anyone else I have everRead the story …
Anne Marie DeLee is Soaring High
Chemical engineering senior excels on many levels
November 2, 2015 by
Anne Marie DeLee is not your typical engineering student. The senior chemical engineering student from McComb has found herself engaged in nearly every aspect of campus life over the past four years. Her commitment to academics, leadership and service has led her to being one of the School of Engineering’s most well-rounded students. DeLee graduatedRead the story …
Fifteen UM Students Receive Engineering Scholarships
Brevard, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson recipients hail from five states
September 29, 2015 by
Fifteen University of Mississippi students have been named scholarship recipients in the School of Engineering. Representing Mississippi, Alabama, Michigan, Texas and Tennessee, they are this year’s Brevard, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson scholars. “We are greatly appreciative of the contributions made by the Brevard and Johnson families and Mr. John Adler who established theseRead the story …
UM Alumna Advancing Mission to Mars
Nyla Trumbach is a Space Launch System Program test engineer at NASA's Stennis Space Center
September 29, 2015 by
As a young girl, Nyla Smith Trumbach dreamed of one day working for NASA’s Space Program and assisting in the agency’s interplanetary travel efforts to Mars and beyond. The 2004 University of Mississippi alumna’s childhood dream came true when she was hired as a test operations engineer in the space shuttle program at Stennis SpaceRead the story …