Recognizing it as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to be involved with something “very special,” Thomas Werfel has joined the faculty of the newly launched biomedical engineering program at the University of Mississippi. “I was excited to come here and help build the new program in biomedical engineering because I can’t imagine anything more rewarding than lookingRead the story …
An Era Passes
Eassons retire aprons after two-decade tailgate service to UM engineering family
November 20, 2018 by
Time is money. If the adage is accurate, Greg and Darlene Easson have, by now, made a major gift to the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. For the past 20 years, the Oxford couple has spent football-weekend Friday nights shopping and cooking, preparing to serve the next day’s breakfast and lunch in the Circle,Read the story …
Three Faculty Win Digital Learning Innovation Award
Trio recognized as national leaders for advancing student success through personalized learning
November 20, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi faculty members have earned a national award from Online Learning Consortium for advancing student success through adoption of digital courseware. Their work is having an impact across introductory writing courses and producing direct cost savings for students. Karen Forgette, Andrew Davis and Guy Krueger won the OLC DigitalRead the story …
Capitol View: UM Course Sheds Light on Legislative Process
Through floor debates and committee votes, students learn ins and outs of Legislature
November 13, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Neal Lancaster wanted to gain practical knowledge about how the Mississippi Legislature functions. And thanks to an immersive University of Mississippi political science course aimed at preparing future state legislators, that’s what Lancaster is getting. The senior political science major from Corinth is among 18 Ole Miss students enrolled in POL 399:Read the story …
Alexander Bernstein Discusses Father’s Legacy, ‘Artful Learning’
Son of Leonard Bernstein visited UM for legendary maestro's centennial birthday celebration
November 8, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alexander Bernstein’s connection to the legacy of his iconic father, Leonard Bernstein, probably began with a conversation they had in the family tree house when the younger Bernstein was 9 years old. The son of the world-renowned composer, conductor, pianist, educator and activist visited the University of Mississippi on Tuesday (Nov. 6)Read the story …
Two Honors College Students Named Marshall Scholar Finalists
Jaz Brisack or Marisa Kutchma could be Britain-bound as university's third recipient
November 6, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of two University of Mississippi students may be pursuing graduate studies in the United Kingdom next year, thanks to a prestigious international scholarship program. Jaz Brisack, of Oxford, and Marisa Kutchma, of St. Louis, have been selected as finalists for Marshall Scholarships. Established by an act of Parliament, the distinctive two-yearRead the story …
English Professor Awarded Mississippi Arts Commission Fellowship
Creative writing program director Derrick Harriell plans to use funds to finish poetry book
November 4, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded a $5,000 artist fellowship to Derrick Harriell, director of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of Mississippi. The grant will allow the associate professor of English and African American studies to continue work on his latest book project, a collectionRead the story …
Fun, Frights and Food Set for Annual ‘Spooky Physics’ Night
UM Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts hands-on event Oct. 26
October 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – New frights and fresh takes on old delights are the order of the evening when the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy presents “Spooky Physics Demonstrations” from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 in Lewis Hall. The program will include a stage show at 7:30 p.m. New demonstrations planned includeRead the story …
Rudy Kittlitz Remembers Alma Mater through Generous Donation
Successful chemical engineer becomes major donor to School of Engineering
October 22, 2018 by
Since he graduated from the University of Mississippi half-a-century ago, Rudolf “Rudy” G. Kittlitz Jr. (BSChE 57) has enjoyed a long and prosperous career. Not one to forget where he came from, the retired chemical engineering alumnus has become a major donor to the School of Engineering at his beloved alma mater. “For the pastRead the story …
UM Scientists Further NASA’s Mission to Mars
ME professor Shan Jiang leads faculty-student research team in advancing space exploration
October 22, 2018 by
As NASA continues preparations for missions to Mars and beyond, a team of University of Mississippi scientists is conducting research that may advance deep-space exploration for decades to come. Shan Jiang, UM assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is the principal investigator for “An Integrated Computational Framework for Atomic-level Investigation of the Sintering Mechanisms during In-SpaceRead the story …