OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers is hosting the national organization’s Deep South Conference this month. An estimated 300 participants from 13 schools in Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana and Arkansas are expected during the March 19-21 event. Areas of competition include concrete bowling, steel bridge designRead the story …
UM to Host Regional Civil Engineering Conference
Three-day event expected to bring 300 participants from four states
March 11, 2015 by
Spring Break with a Purpose
Ole Miss Outdoors canoe trip on Mississippi River offers travel and service opportunities
March 3, 2015 by
University of Mississippi students who are looking for something more during spring break than beaches, booze and bodies need search no further. Join Ole Miss Outdoors for a trip down the mightiest river in America and at the same time, give back. “We’re paddling and preserving the mighty and muddy Mississippi River,” said Shannon Richardson,Read the story …
Hakan Yasarer Joins Civil Engineering
Instructor teaches statics, surveying and laboratories
February 26, 2015 by
Even before Hakan Yasarer joined the University of Mississippi faculty last fall, the civil engineering instructor already felt that he would enjoy working here. “I was impressed by the history of the university and I enjoyed the campus atmosphere,” Yasarer said. “Most importantly, I found a work environment as I had always imagined. An environment with respectfulRead the story …
John Cleveland Recalls Climb to Success
1988 civil engineering alumnus employed 26 years with ExxonMobil
February 26, 2015 by
The ladder of success is one John R. Cleveland has been climbing steadily for a long time. The University of Mississippi civil engineering alumnus has worked with oil and gas conglomerate ExxonMobil for more than 26 years. During his tenure, Cleveland has emerged a proven leader who has delivered significant results in each of the 16 assignmentsRead the story …
Smith Brothers Help Maintain Father’s Legacy at UM
Sons of Charles E. Smith Sr. own manufacturing company, support alma mater
February 26, 2015 by
From 1975 to 2004, Charles E. Smith Sr. devoted his life to the advancement of the electrical engineering program at the University of Mississippi. Years later, the late chair and professor emeritus’ legacy is being maintained by the benevolence of his two sons, Chuck and Steve. Both Smith brothers earned electrical engineering degrees from the university. EachRead the story …
Four Named Outstanding Seniors in Engineering
Students planning to pursue graduate school, employment opportunities after graduation
February 25, 2015 by
Four University of Mississippi seniors have been named recipients of the 2014-2015 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award in the School of Engineering. This year’s recipients are Samuel Bowie of Stafford, Texas, John Clark of Daphne, Alabama, Erin Dyer of Oxford, and Caleb Robinson of Canton. Each was selected through a nomination process in their respective departmentsRead the story …
‘Empire’ Strikes Home
UM employee has ties to casting director of popular Fox TV series
February 25, 2015 by
By now, you’ve probably at least heard of “Empire,” the Fox-TV series that dominates ratings for its timeslot and trends heavily in social media. What you probably didn’t know is that a University of Mississippi staff member once worked for the show’s casting director. Ellen Phillips, a broadcast communications specialist in University Communications, interned nineRead the story …
Fantastic Fantasia Coming to Ford Center
'American Idol' and Grammy winner expected to wow her UM fans with March 5 show
February 20, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As University of Mississippi electrical engineering student Michael Simeon continues to rise on the popular “American Idol” competition show, former winner Fantasia Barrino is preparing to perform on the Ole Miss campus. The Grammy-winning singer and third season winner of “American Idol” performs March 5 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center forRead the story …
UM Music Department Presents Black History Month Concert
Feb. 26 event features university ensembles performing African, Caribbean, jazz, world music and black composers' works
February 18, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In observance of Black History Month, the University of Mississippi Department of Music presents its annual concert Feb. 26. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free. “The Department of Music does a Black History Month concert every February, led byRead the story …
Panhellenic Community Donates $40,000 to Baptist Memorial Hospital
Check to be presented Feb. 23 during Lady Rebels game
February 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to leadership and service, members of the University of Mississippi’s Greek community consistently demonstrate both. Such will again be the case Feb. 23 when the Lady Rebels host the University of Kentucky Lady Wildcats. During the 6 p.m. game at the C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum, UM Panhellenic community representativesRead the story …