OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Engineering has received bronze-level designation from the American Society for Engineering Education Diversity Recognition Program, the highest level of recognition available in the program. According to the ASEE, the designation means that UM is among the nation’s leaders in inclusive excellence. “As a pillar of theRead the story …
School of Engineering Earns National Recognition for Diversity Efforts
American Society for Engineering Education honors Ole Miss with bronze-level status
February 23, 2021 by
From D.C. to Hawaii and Back
Geological engineering alumnus Gage Johnson consults on major, varied construction projects
February 22, 2021 by
From a naval command center to the Cannon House Office Building, Gage Johnson (BSGE 17) has literally come full circle in his career path. “My current title is ‘consultant,’” the Chattanooga, Tennessee, native said. “I have worked on a plethora of jobs within the past two years of working for McDonough Bolyard Peck Inc. (aRead the story …
Nine Speakers Slated for 2021 TEDxUniversityOfMississippi Event
Presenters will address theme of 'Resilience' during in-person forum at Ford Center
February 22, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nine speakers will be presenters for the sixth annual TEDxUniversityofMississippi event March 9 at the University of Mississippi. The in-person event begins at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Ole Miss Box Office at 662-915-7411. The event will followRead the story …
Wei-Yin Chen Bidding Ole Miss Farewell
After 31 years of service, beloved professor of chemical engineering to retire in June
February 18, 2021 by
When Wei-Yin Chen moved from his native country of Taiwan to the United States, he envisioned becoming a mathematician. Nine years into a successful research career and ready for a change, he accepted a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Come June 30, after teaching hundredsRead the story …
Toyota Reps Give CME Students Crash Course on Manufacturing Process
Company trainers provided hands-on instruction during Winter Intersession
February 11, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students received intense, hands-on manufacturing instruction when two trainers from the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi plant in Blue Springs spent time with them on campus during Winter Intersession. Toyota Production System group leaders Jesse Corley and Tiffany Prude assisted in teaching Manf 255: Takt Time and Standard Work,Read the story …
Alcohol Use Disorder Topic for Virtual Science Cafe
Indiana researcher to discuss study during Feb. 16 event on Zoom
February 10, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of rodents in examining alcohol use disorder is the topic for a virtual Oxford Science Cafe scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 16). The virtual program sponsored by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy will be hosted on Zoom beginning at 6 p.m. Nicholas Timme, a postdoctoral researcher atRead the story …
Chemical Engineering Alumna Establishes Endowment to Advance Manufacturing
Susan Dio makes substantial donation toward future UM manufacturers
February 9, 2021 by
Susan Dio looks back at her career with BP and considers it one of manufacturing. Dio graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1983 with a B.S. in chemical engineering, started at BP as a project engineer and retired in 2020 as chairman and president of BP America. She spent almost two decades working directlyRead the story …
RebelTHON to Hit the Dance Floor Feb. 20
Annual UM children's hospital fundraiser brings good cause to fun events
February 9, 2021 by
Editor’s note: This event has been postponed until March 6 due to winter weather. OXFORD, Miss. – Time to pull out those dancing shoes – RebelTHON 2021 will go on. The University of Mississippi‘s annual student-driven dance marathon to raise funds for Children’s of Mississippi, which includes the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital at the UniversityRead the story …
Fraternity and Sorority Life Unveils Strategic Plan
Five-year plan focuses on variety of initiatives, including academic excellence and civic engagement
February 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Mississippi has announced its five-year strategic plan to continue strengthening the fraternity and sorority experience on campus and beyond. The process of developing the plan began in the fall 2019 semester with an external review of the FSL community. That processRead the story …
History Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Ashleen Williams first UM student named pre-doctoral fellow by Humanities Without Walls consortium
February 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A doctoral student at the University of Mississippi who recently was recognized as a future leader in higher education has been selected to receive a second prestigious academic award. Ashleen Williams, who also teaches in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, is among the 2021 recipients of the National Humanities Without WallsRead the story …