Social activity mixed with development presentations yielded a “win-win” situation for University of Mississippi School of Engineering administrators and alumni who gathered recently in Vicksburg. Using the opportunity of Dean Alex Cheng’s visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research and Development Center, or ERDC, a meeting was called at the 10 South Rooftop Bar andRead the story …
Alumni gathering in Vicksburg
Dean and faculty met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg
September 29, 2015 by
Former Political Science Chair Robert B. Albritton II Fondly Remembered
UM administrators, faculty members recall late colleague and mentor as a great leader, example
September 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Robert Bynum Albritton II, chair and professor emeritus of political science, is being fondly remembered by his University of Mississippi colleagues as a visionary leader, loyal mentor and respected teacher. Albritton, 78, passed Sept. 9 at his home in Oxford. A memorial service will be held later in Andalusia, Alabama. Coleman FuneralRead the story …
University to Name Plaza in Memory of Civil Rights Figure
Outgoing Chancellor Jones to speak Sept. 11 at ceremony honoring the Rev. Will Davis Campbell
September 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Outgoing University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones is the lead speaker for a Sept. 11 plaza dedication ceremony on the Oxford campus. The Rev. Will Davis Campbell Plaza, directly behind Paris-Yates Chapel where the event will occur, will be officially named during the 2 p.m. program. Acting Chancellor Morris Stocks will moderate andRead the story …
John O’Haver New Chair of Chemical Engineering
Professor brings age experience, fresh vision to department
August 28, 2015 by
Like many baby boomers, John O’Haver finds himself somewhere between the way things have been and where things are headed. Fortunately, his years of experience and vision for the future make him a perfect fit to lead the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. As chair, O’Haver replaces Clint Williford, who retiredRead the story …
Chemical Engineering Couple’s Careers Climbing
Alumni David and Janey Quigley enjoy relationship, work responsibilities
August 28, 2015 by
As children, David Quigley and Janey Henley became fast friends who shared similar interests and ambitions. The University of Mississippi chemical engineering alumni, who married five years ago, make a formidable pair whose individual achievements have brought each significant career success within the DuPont Corp. David Quigley is an operations manager for the packaging and warehouse areaRead the story …
Students Enjoy Successful Summer Internships
Trio found satisfying work experiences, possible future employment during training
August 28, 2015 by
For many students, summer break is spent traveling on vacation, taking a class or just hanging out by the pool. Others may spend some of that time working a job at the local grocery store or movie theater. However, several University of Mississippi engineering students spent their summer preparing for their future careers. One suchRead the story …
Drumming Up Support for Engineering School
Administrators, faculty and students visit alumni to share needs, ask for backing
August 28, 2015 by
Even with fewer students on the University of Mississippi campus during the summer, engineering faculty stay busy. Amidst summer camps, freshman orientation, summer school, hosting parents and high school students on college tours, and planning meetings for the fall, Dean Alex Cheng and select faculty members manage to attend some alumni gatherings out-of-state. “Having theRead the story …
Robert Khayat to Address New UM Students
UM chancellor emeritus is keynote speaker for annual convocation in Tad Smith Coliseum
August 21, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Robert C. Khayat, University of Mississippi chancellor emeritus, will deliver the keynote address to the institution’s largest first-year class Tuesday (Aug. 25) during the annual fall convocation. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Tad Smith Coliseum. Incoming freshmen and transfer students received a copy of Khayat’s best-selling memoir, “The Education ofRead the story …
UM Student Housing Day of Service Benefits L-O-U Community
Assistants-in-training visit, help local organizations in annual event
August 8, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Unfazed by severe thunderstorms that moved through the area much of the day, 138 University of Mississippi students visited several local organizations Friday afternoon (Aug. 7) to help beautify facilities and assist staff members with their duties. The UM Student Housing Day of Service involved all community assistants-in-training in volunteer efforts aroundRead the story …
Watching Their Steps
UM scientist's patented technology measures changes in walk of elderly, which may help prevent falls
July 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi-patented sonar technology, which can be used to measure and score the movements of the elderly, may soon become a “game changer” for those concerned about aging parents or patients. The Collie Home Health Walk Signature SystemTM is a smart sensor created by UM research scientist James Sabatier, whoRead the story …