When the Ole Miss mask – a newly designed form of personal protective equipment in development at the University of Mississippi’s Center for Diagnostics, Design, Devices and Biomechanics (CD3B) – reaches the masses, Troy D. Drewry will be among those smiling the widest. A new faculty member in the UM Department of Biomedical Engineering, DrewryRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumna Named Mississippi’s Young Engineer of the Year
Hannah Prater Denson helps bring STEM education to local community
January 8, 2021 by
A University of Mississippi civil engineering alumna was named the Jackson area’s Young Engineer of the Year for 2020 by the Mississippi Engineering Society and recently learned she was also named the state’s Young Engineer of the Year by the society. Hannah Prater Denson (BSCE 15) was recognized by the organization for her efforts withRead the story …
Mechanical Engineering Alumnus Reaches a Top Engineer Position at Toyota
Tyler Liggins advances from entry-level employee to management position
January 6, 2021 by
As a teenager, Tyler Liggins (BSME 16) worked on Toyota models and other cars every weekend at the Ultimate Auto Center in Oxford. Today, the University of Mississippi alumnus is a lead transaxle project engineer at Toyota’s Tennessee manufacturing plant. “Working at Toyota has provided me with a lot of new skills and the opportunityRead the story …
University Community Mourns ‘Bright Light’ Jackie Certion
Colleagues recall administrator's powerful presence, devoted support to student success
December 21, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Remembered fondly as “one of the brightest lights on our campus,” Jacqueline “Jackie” Certion is being mourned by the University of Mississippi community as a tireless advocate for Ole Miss students and a beacon of hope to many. Assistant director of the Foundations for Academic Success Track, or FASTrack, Program in theRead the story …
Senior Named UM’s First Rangel Fellow
Charlotte Armistead awarded State Department fellowship to prepare students for foreign service
December 14, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A senior in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and Croft Institute for International Studies is the University of Mississippi’s first recipient of a prestigious Rangel Graduate Fellowship. Charlotte Armistead, of Mooreville, is double majoring in international studies and Arabic with a minor in intelligence and security studies. The Rangel Graduate FellowshipRead the story …
Employees Recognized for 25 Years of Service
Honorees presented awards during luncheon
December 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Fourteen University of Mississippi employees have been recognized for their 25 years of service. During a ceremony Dec. 2 at The Inn at Ole Miss, which followed local, state and university COVID-19 protocols, university leaders recognized the following longtime employees for their work and dedication to the institution: Kristina M. Boggan, administrativeRead the story …
Engineering Dean Named to National Academy of Inventors
Organization recognizes academic technology and innovation
December 8, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David A. Puleo, dean of the School of Engineering and professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Mississippi, has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Puleo was among 115 inventors named a 2020 fellow by the NAI, which recognizes and encourages inventors with patents issued from theRead the story …
Donations Sought for 23rd Annual Books and Bears Program
UM community asked to donate funds for Facilities Management employees' children
December 3, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 22 years, University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff have purchased and donated toys and books for the children of its Facilities Management Department service workers through the annual Books and Bears program. This year, because of COVID-19 restrictions, both the gifts and their manner of distribution will be different. InRead the story …
More than Dollars and Cents: Larry Sparks Looks Forward to Retirement
After 23 years, UM vice chancellor for administration and finance plans to travel and visit family
December 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For 23 years, University of Mississippi alumnus Larry Sparks has served as a quiet force guiding the fiscal management and financial growth of his alma mater. Come Dec. 31, the vice chancellor for administration and finance will be retiring to pursue a future filled with enjoyments long-delayed. The Oxford native has beenRead the story …
News You Can Use: Safely Celebrate with Your Teams During Holidays
UM experts share practical tips for participating in year-end events without spreading COVID-19
December 2, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Luckily, that festive ugly Christmas sweater will look just as good over Zoom as it would in person. While the holidays typically present plenty of opportunities for people to reconnect with family, friends and coworkers, the COVID-19 pandemic is complicating things this year. But University of Mississippi experts are sharing tips forRead the story …