I’ve always thought that nothing expands one’s horizons like travel. I’ve been blessed to visit most of the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Trips to Africa, Asia and South America are on my bucket list. And as dangerous as it appears to be these days, the Holy Land is also somewhere I’d like toRead the story …
Maximizing the University Experience
Diverse and well-populated campus provides endless possibilities for personal growth
October 6, 2014 by
Nouranian Joins Chemical Engineering Faculty
Former MSU postdoctoral researcher brings knowledge, experience to department
October 3, 2014 by
When Sasan Nouranian completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Amirkabir University of Technology, he was already in the fast track for academic advancement in higher education. Once he completed his doctorate at Mississippi State University and began working there, he was certain he would remain at MSU indefinitely. Buy after three years as aRead the story …
Power Broker: EE Alumnus is General Manager of Area Utility
Keith Hayward has been with NEMEPA since 1988
October 3, 2014 by
When Keith Hayward earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mississippi in 1987, he found employment as an engineer and assistant to the general manager of North East Mississippi Electric Power Association. Twenty-six years and many promotions later, the successful alumnus is general manager and chief executive officer of the cooperative. RememberingRead the story …
Paying It Forward: ME Alumnus’ Generosity Benefitting Students
Pilot Mike Jurgensen serves on Engineering Advisory Board, created scholarship fund
October 3, 2014 by
Michael “Mike” Jurgensen might never have come to Ole Miss had he not been following his older brother. That decision led to a 30-plus-year career as a pilot. Now semi-retired, Jurgensen generously gives back to the School of Engineering that gave him his start. A faithful donor, Jurgensen is on the Engineering Advisory Board andRead the story …
ME Student Interns at Naval Research Department
Ben Branson spent 10 weeks discovering, improving analytical skills
October 3, 2014 by
Many students vacation in Florida, but Ben Branson spent 10 weeks there this summer for a very different reason. The mechanical engineering sophomore from Madison interned with the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program in Panama City. The NREIP is designed to provide college students in various STEM fields an opportunity to participate in research at a DepartmentRead the story …
Wiginton Named MSTA College Teacher of Year
Assistant chemistry professor to receive plaque at annual convention
October 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John Wiginton, instructional assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, is the Mississippi Science Teachers Association’s College Teacher of the Year. Wiginton will receive a plaque Oct. 21 at MSTA’s annual convention awards banquet in Jackson. The organization uses its annual convention to allow teachers to present ideasRead the story …
Chucky Mullins Remembered at Drive Dedication
Courage, character of deceased Rebel No. 38 recalled
September 26, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Twenty-five years ago, Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins was a rising University of Mississippi football star whose time on the team ended abruptly following a paralyzing injury on the field. Mullins, who wore jersey No. 38, was warmly remembered Friday (Sept. 26) as Coliseum Drive was renamed in his memory. Chucky Mullins Drive,Read the story …
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson at Ford Center Sept. 23
Renowned musician's repertoire includes classical and contemporary music
September 23, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – American pianist Garrick Ohlsson is coming to the University of Mississippi Sept. 23 for a concert of classical and contemporary music. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $35.50 for seating in the orchestra and parterre sections and $28 for theRead the story …
PADS Makes the List
September 12, 2014 by
Say the word “pads” and most people will immediately think of absorbent materials used for bandaging wounds or scrubbing hard-to-clean surfaces. Baby boomers might recall living quarters from the ’60s and ’70s. But the term means something much different for Charles “Chuck” Hussey, chair and professor of chemistry at the University of Mississippi. Hussey, hisRead the story …
Origin of Universe Topic of Sept. 23 Science Café
Postdoctoral researcher working at LIGO is speaker
September 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The origins of the universe is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the UM Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s second meeting of the Oxford Science Café is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 2305 West Jackson Ave. Shivaraj Kandhasamy, a UMRead the story …