Spero Peters always seems to make just the right choices for himself. Nearly 10 years ago, the Germantown, Tennessee, native decided to attend the University of Mississippi. “Between family and friends that had gone or were going to Ole Miss, I was very familiar with the university,” he said. “It just seemed like a goodRead the story …
Spero Peters Picks Perfect Profession, Pastimes
Mechanical engineering alumnus has a passion for nuclear power work
January 5, 2017 by
Top 10 Stories on Ole Miss News in 2016
Year-end recap reveals which headlines had the most views
December 19, 2016 by
If you are a regular follower of Ole Miss News, then you probably have read most – if not all – of the 10 most popular stories in 2016. However, in case you missed anything – or simply want to read them again – here’s the list according to which stories had the most views:Read the story …
UM Employees Give, Receive Blessings through Books and Bears
Annual program provides toys for children of Facilities Management Department employees
December 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “You haven’t been blessed until you are able to bless someone else,” Donald Cole said Friday morning (Dec. 16) at the University of Mississippi’s 19th annual program. And plenty of blessings were both given and received at the event, which touches families across north Mississippi. Several hundred UM Facilities Management Department employeesRead the story …
UM Student Passes His Way to a $100K Scholarship
Jarrius Adams wins grand prize in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway in Indiana
December 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Throwing winning touchdown passes is always gratifying, but for Jarrius Adams on Saturday (Dec. 3), lobbing the football also proved to be very lucrative. The University of Mississippi sophomore successfully threw 11 15-yard passes into a target to win the $100,000 Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway scholarship. The 30-second throw-off against another finalistRead the story …
UM Engineering School Creates Biomedical Degree Program
Curriculum will prepare students for range of career opportunities in cutting-edge field
December 6, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After years of development, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has launched its new biomedical degree program. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved the curriculum for the new major during its November meeting. Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering are encouraged toRead the story …
UM Students Share Hospital Shadowing Experiences
Students followed health care professionals at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
December 2, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – After spending several weeks shadowing area health care professionals, University of Mississippi students interested in similar careers shared highlights of their mentorship experiences this week. The Tuesday (Nov. 29) reception for those enrolled in the fall 2016 Medical Humanities course was held in Bryant Hall gallery on the Oxford campus. Members ofRead the story …
Charting Their Own Course
Three female chemical engineering graduates find success with Cooper Tire Co.
December 2, 2016 by
In a field and industry traditionally dominated by men, three female chemical engineering alumni from the University of Mississippi are making their mark at the Cooper Tire manufacturing plant in Tupelo. Jessica Sinak, Elizabeth Spence Taylor and Nichole Williams, all of whom earned their degrees within the past five years, each have launched promising careersRead the story …
Greg Moore Continues to Give Back
New CEO of AED Inc. generously supports his alma mater
December 1, 2016 by
Giving to the University of Mississippi School of Engineering is something Greg Moore has done for many years. So when the alumnus recently became CEO of AED Inc., he naturally decided to continue supporting his alma mater. “As a business leader with a marketing and business development background, the Ole Miss engineering school has provided a lotRead the story …
Lance Yarbrough Rejoins Geology and Geological Engineering Faculty
New assistant professor combines expertise in private sector, experiences in academia
December 1, 2016 by
Lance David Yabrough’s career was soaring before he joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty. Still, the newest assistant professor of geology and geological engineering was eager to come aboard. “I had been an adjunct associate professor with the department for more than a year while I was part of a small business technology startupRead the story …
UM Chapter of Society of Automotive Engineers Off to a Great Start
Group has leadership team, goals in place to compete on national level
December 1, 2016 by
Chartered in the fall of 2015, the Society of Automotive Engineers is a new student organization within the University of Mississippi School of Engineering that is looking to provide students with opportunities to gain skills and further their interests in the automotive industry. The organization boasts more than 127,000 members and has student chapters across the country,Read the story …