Life truly revolves. Everything new becomes old – and then becomes new again. I realized how true this is when I recently switched from being a P.C. user to being an Apple Macbook Pro user. Many years ago, I lived in a world where PC’s were all that existed. I cut my journalistic teeth onRead the story …
The Search Is Over
Recent initiation brings surprising, enjoyable new experience
May 16, 2014 by
Up until a few months ago, I had never had the experience of serving on a University of Mississippi search committee of any kind. I’d served on other campus committees (i.e., United Way, Black History Month and Disaster Resistant University), but no one had ever asked me to serve on a search committee. Never mindRead the story …
Pomp and Circumstances Remembered
Two-time UM alumnus reflects upon similarities, differences of commencement experiences
May 7, 2014 by
There’s nothing quite like commencement exercises at the University of Mississippi. Twice I’ve had the memorable experience, and can vividly recall details of each occurrence. The first time was in 1980, when I received my bachelor’s of arts degree in Journalism. Three years of academic rigor, social advancement and spiritual discipline culminated the day beforeRead the story …
Engineering: Three Seniors Accepted into Top Graduate Schools
Johns Hopkins, MIT, Texas welcome UM graduates
April 29, 2014 by
Many graduating seniors across the country are eagerly awaiting word from graduate schools regarding admission to their competitive programs, but for three outstanding University of Mississippi School of Engineering students, the wait is over. Charles “CJ” Jenkins and Frances Sullivan-Gonzalez, both of Oxford; and John Stefancik of Pace, Florida, have each been accepted into some of theRead the story …
Hail to the Chiefs
My reflections upon four chancellors and the personal impact of each
April 29, 2014 by
During my 30-plus year relationship with the University of Mississippi, I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing four different chancellors. Each one has had a profound impact upon my life for different reasons. Perhaps you’ll relate as you read further. Porter L. Fortune held the chancellor’s position when I enrolled here as aRead the story …
An Extraordinary Joe (Durrett)
Alumnus became an accomplished chemical engineering alumnus, founding member of Woods Order
April 29, 2014 by
Joe B. Durrett (BSChE 57) may have a fairly common first name, but his life has been nothing less than extraordinary. The University of Mississippi alumnus had a highly successful career in the oil and gas industry, and started a fuel export company after retirement. His business travels have permitted him to see much ofRead the story …
Bridging the Gap
Civil engineering alumnus Mark Wesley Philips finds successful career with Neel-Schaffer Inc.
April 29, 2014 by
Both figuratively and literally, Wesley Philips is building bridges. Actually, the registered Engineer Intern at Neel-Schaffer Inc. in Jackson designs them. His role connects him to river and highway overpasses all across Mississippi. “I was fortunate to receive a job offer from Neel-Schaffer Inc. during my final semester while at Ole Miss,” said the Madison native,Read the story …
Paul Scovazzo Enjoys Teaching as Much as Research
Chemical engineering professor desired to train future engineers
April 29, 2014 by
When Paul Scovazzo joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty in January 2003, he wanted an opportunity to focus on teaching. “I wanted my teaching to be as important as the research,” said the associate professor of chemical engineering. “Knowing that I am helping train engineers and, hopefully, good citizens is most rewarding.”Read the story …
G.R.O.V.E. Memories
Reflections upon 36 years of visiting beloved spring spot
April 15, 2014 by
There’s nothing quite like the University of Mississippi in the spring. That’s when the colorful hues of nature found on our campus– officially recognized as one of the nation’s most beautiful– shine brightest. And nowhere is this more true than in the Grove. I vividly remember my first spring semester in the Grove. It wasRead the story …
Understanding the History and Significance of ‘Hotty Toddy’
April 9, 2014 by
While several Ole Miss traditions have gone the way of the dinosaur, one that continues to thrive from generation to generation is the use of the words “Hotty Toddy.” Whether it’s the two words often used as a familiar signature to end emails or phone conversations or the chant shouted in response to the questionRead the story …