The moment Naeemul Hassan met faculty in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, the newest assistant professor of computer and information science felt that it was his destiny to be here. “When I came at Ole Miss for the job interview, the two things which impressed me the most were the people in the department and theRead the story …
Naeemul Hassan Joins CIS Faculty
New assistant professor combines expertise in computer information technology, journalism research
November 1, 2016 by
Electrical Engineering Alumnus Keeps Successful Career Moving
Kevin Brown's proven track record lands position as president of Viking Range LLC
November 1, 2016 by
Finding success in the corporate world takes hard work, wise decisions and tenacity. University of Mississippi electrical engineering alumnus Kevin Brown has all of these, along with a career to prove it. Since graduating from UM, the Jackson, Tennessee, native has more than 25 years of appliance manufacturing experience in the U.S. and abroad, including gas andRead the story …
Acacia Santos Wins Miss Ole Miss Title
Engineering senior elected to represent UM student body
November 1, 2016 by
Acacia Santos was recently named 2016 Miss Ole Miss. A native of Southaven, the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College senior is studying mechanical and electrical engineering with an emphasis in manufacturing at the University of Mississippi. Reflecting on her decision to run for the honor, Santos said that she just wanted show how grateful sheRead the story …
UM Muscle Development Research Moving Forward
#OleMissMuscle studies ways to optimize results from workouts
October 31, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A two-month study being conducted by a group of University of Mississippi researchers promises to provide insights into the time course/mechanisms behind increases in muscular strength following a resistance exercise program. #OleMissMuscle, a six-member team of exercise physiologists, began the study, which is sponsored by the university, in mid-September by recruiting 25Read the story …
UM Engineering School Raises Admission Standards
Move makes entrance more stringent, odds of student success higher
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To give its students better chances to graduate and launch successful careers, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has raised admission standards for most of its degree programs. To enroll in the Bachelor of Science programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer and information science, electrical engineering, geological engineering, geology, and mechanical engineering,Read the story …
UM Physics Department Offers Hair-Raising Night of Science
'Spooky Physics Night' shows off scientific principles in educational, fun format
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frights, food and fun are the order of the evening when the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy presents its annual “Spooky Physics Night” demonstrations from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (Oct. 28) in Lewis Hall. The program will include a stage show at 8 p.m. Hands-on activities for theRead the story …
UM Physics Student Wins Prestigious Research Award
Wanwei Wu headed to FermiLab to further study particle physics
October 21, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As scientists worldwide continue delving into the secrets of the universe, a University of Mississippi graduate student joins the ongoing exploration of particle physics, studying the most infinitesimally tiny pieces that comprise matter. Wanwei Wu of China has been selected to receive a Universities Research Association Visiting Scholar Award of $25,920 forRead the story …
UM Creative Writing Program Ranked Among Nation’s Top 10
Award-winning authors, talented students, unique opportunities key elements in latest recognition
October 19, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Less than a decade ago, the University of Mississippi was ranked as one of five “Up-and-Coming” Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing programs by The Atlantic magazine. Apparently, the program is reaching its full potential, with UM recently being named a “Top 10 University for Aspiring Writers” by CollegeMagazine.com. “I amRead the story …
UM Engineering Senior Named Top 10 Army ROTC Cadet
Dustin Dykes follows award-winning path established 30 years ago by his father
October 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi engineering student is among the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s Top 10 graduates for 2017. Dustin Dykes, a senior mechanical engineering major from Madison, Alabama, placed No. 9 on the list, outranking more than 5,000 other military seniors nationwide. Criteria included academics, physical fitness, leadership, and military and civilianRead the story …
Population Studies Center Advances Understanding of Post-Recession Era
Researchers met recently to address demographic, socioeconomic issues facing rural America
October 13, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recognizing that the seeds of many social ills were planted after the Great Recession, the Center for Population Studies at the University of Mississippi is collaborating with researchers across the country to share findings and examine courses of action. A group of scholars associated with the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment DirectorsRead the story …