Since joining the University of Mississippi faculty six years ago, Cristiane Surbeck has built a sterling reputation for teaching excellence, renowned research and generous volunteer service. “What I most like about teaching is the ability to bridge classroom work to professional work,” said Surbeck, an associate professor of civil engineering. “In the classroom, I canRead the story …
Cris Surbeck Creating UM Legacy
CE associate professor known for teaching excellence, research and service
February 28, 2014 by
Van Devenders Share Special Moment with Mannings
Successful businessman and his family give back to Ole Miss
February 28, 2014 by
In partnership with the University of Mississippi’s Department of Athletics, School of Engineering alumnus Billy Van Devender (BSCE 71) and members of the Manning family have made significant contributions to the Forward Together campaign to rename the indoor football practice facility the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center. The surprise announcement was made whenRead the story …
CE Major Enjoying Naval ROTC Program
Courtney-Marie Laureys combines academics, military service for future goals
February 28, 2014 by
While many University of Mississippi engineering students balance their academics with membership in an organization or two, undergraduates such as Courtney-Marie Laureys manage a full academic load with participation in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program. A junior civil engineering major from Pineville, La., Laureys applied for an NROTC scholarship as a high schoolRead the story …
CS Alumnus Starts Global Blog for Students, Young Inventors
Arun Buduri using Web to connect creative minds to one another, sponsors
February 28, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Adaption ensures survival, but creativity leads to true success. University of Mississippi alumnus Arun Buduri (MSCSI ’00) is a model example of this principle. Since graduating from UM 14 years ago, Buduri has worked for Nortel in the Dallas area. After Nortel downsized, he moved on to Microsoft in the Seattle area,Read the story …
Making the Olympic Team
University athletes, coaches have competed in international event seven times over past 25 years
February 6, 2014 by
Though there won’t be any athletes from the University of Mississippi competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, the Rebel connection to the world’s largest and longest-running sports competition most definitely has been strong and significant. With determination, discipline and defiance of odds against them in some cases, 11 Ole Miss menRead the story …
Tamara Crawford Wins Trailblazer Award
Alumna was also selected for competitive leadership program at Lockheed Martin
January 31, 2014 by
As both a woman and a minority, Tamara Crawford has been a trailblazer in the world of professional engineering. And this month, the University of Mississippi alumna will receive a prestigious national award honoring her achievements. Crawford (BSME 02) is the winner of 2014 Black Engineer of the Year Outstanding Achievement Award-Science Spectrum Trailblazer. ThisRead the story …
CE Alumnus George Goza Giving Back
Clark Construction VP joins Wood Society, finishes DeLeeuw scholarship fund goal
January 31, 2014 by
More than 40 years ago, George Goza (BSCE 72) came to the University of Mississippi as an impressionable freshman eager to pursue an engineering education. Today, the successful construction company contractor is making generous donations to ensure others like him are able to do the same. “I will always owe a great debt to myRead the story …
Jack McClurg Making His Mark at CME
Graduate returned to his alma mater to fulfill dreams of teaching manufacturing
January 31, 2014 by
Twenty years ago, Jack McClurg came to the University of Mississippi to earn his master’s degree in materials science. After working professionally for a couple of prestigious companies, he returned to UM to complete his doctorate in the same field in 2002. Two years ago, McClurg came back to his alma mater for thirdRead the story …
ME Transfer Student Has Goals Targeted
Dudley Moore sees how Ole Miss will bring out the engineer within
January 16, 2014 by
Hailing from Goodman, Dudley Moore is a transfer student who is making a strong academic impact within the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. After graduating from McAdams High School and Holmes Community College, Moore made the decision to complete his degree in mechanical engineering at UM. Although Moore played sports in high school andRead the story …
Books and Bears Brightens Holiday Season at UM
Annual charity event provides toys for Physical Plant employees and their families
December 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Christmas holiday season got a whole lot brighter for the children and families of University of Mississippi Physical Plant employees as they received gifts Thursday morning (Dec. 19) at the Ole Miss Union Ballroom. Smiles abounded as members of the Black Faculty and Staff Organization distributed more than 400 gifts throughRead the story …