Recent Alumnus Casey Pearce Joins Woods Society

ExxonMobil reservoir engineer demonstrates gratitude, generosity to alma mater

Just three years after earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, University of Mississippi alumna Casey Pearce is generously giving back to her alma mater. “I had always intended to give back to the UM engineering school and the Woods Society was a great way to do it,” said the Pontotoc native, a reservoir engineerRead the story …

Civil Engineering Alumnus Bill Rigby Achieves Naval Notoriety

After successful military career, Kosciusko native manages services on Indian Ocean outpost

Civil engineering alumnus William “Bill” Rigby (BSCE ’71) has come a long way from his hometown of Kosciusko. Over the four decades since he graduated from the University of Mississippi, the Birmingham resident has risen through the ranks of the U.S. Navy. Presently, Rigby is general manager for the base operating support contract on DiegoRead the story …

Dwight Waddell Joins Electrical Engineering, Heads New Biomedical Emphasis

Researcher will collaborate with chemical engineering department to create new major

Dwight Waddell is not new to the University of Mississippi faculty, but his title and job description are. An associate professor of health, exercise science and recreation management since 2006, Waddell is the newest associate professor of electrical engineering. Starting July 1, his tasks will include coordinating a new biomedical engineering emphasis within the department,Read the story …