After more than half a century of research and leadership at Berkeley Lab and the University of California at Berkeley, University of Mississippi chemical engineering alumnus Joseph Cerny (ChE 57) has retired. The former head of the Nuclear Science Division and associate laboratory director at Berkeley Lab, professor of chemistry and former chemistry department chair,Read the story …
Alumnus Establishes Scholarship Fund for Mechanical Engineering
Mike Nash creates endowment to memorialize former department chair James R. MacDonald
June 29, 2017 by
As an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Mississippi, Jonathon M. “Mike” Nash greatly admired and appreciated James R. MacDonald, then chair and professor of the department. Recently, Nash established the Dr. James R. MacDonald Scholarship Fund at his alma mater as a lasting tribute to his mentor and lifelong friend. “Much ofRead the story …
Chemical Engineering Graduates Admitted to Medical, Dental Schools
Cary Roy and David Langford headed to UMMC and Columbia University, respectively
June 29, 2017 by
As the spring semester ended, many University of Mississippi engineering students began working at various companies throughout the country. Others anticipated pursuing graduate school. And some students, including Cary Roy and David Langford, have chosen to take their problem-solving skills into the field of medicine. Roy, of Moss Point, and Langford, of Atlanta, have beenRead the story …
World Class Teaching Program Offers Free Online Course
National Board Certification option accessible to all Mississippi teachers
June 23, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s World Class Teaching Program, which prepares teachers for National Board Certification, will increase its services this summer by offering a new self-paced online course. The course will be free to all Mississippi teachers seeking National Board Certification. In Mississippi, teachers who certify receive a $6,000 annual salary supplement fromRead the story …
University Museum Hosts Summer Drop-In Days
Themed events provide opportunities for learning and creativity
June 23, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Museum will host open studio drop-in days in July, allowing community members of all ages to create their own artwork. “We designed the drop-in studios to help audiences of all ages build their own meaning and connection to our collections,” said Steven James Mockler, who works with AmericorpsRead the story …
Estate Gift to Benefit Patterson School of Accountancy
Major gift will provide ongoing program support
June 16, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent $2.1 million gift to the University of Mississippi will provide program support to the Patterson School of Accountancy for decades to come. The late Wilton Ernest Dyson of Birmingham, Alabama, bequeathed the major gift to the university and designated it for use within the accountancy school at the dean’s discretion.Read the story …
Manning Way Outlet Opens Monday to Improve Traffic Flow
June 9, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will open an exit Monday (June 12) to alleviate traffic congestion on Manning Way and the south side of campus as construction of a roundabout on Chucky Mullins Drive continues through the summer. The alternate route, which will be open between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and fromRead the story …
UM High School Offers Expanding Opportunities for Earning Diplomas
Program celebrates 2017 graduates, partners with local community resource
June 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – High school students hailing from cities across Mississippi, various states and even a few foreign countries are taking advantage of the University of Mississippi’s online program to complete high school courses with the UM High School. During the 2016-17 academic year, UMHS staff oversaw continuing efforts to provide academic excellence and continuedRead the story …
Chris Offutt Wins Kentucky Literary Award
UM professor, author honored for 'My Father, the Pornographer: A Memoir'
June 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Chris Offutt, University of Mississippi associate professor of English and screenwriting, has won the Kentucky Literary Award for his book “My Father, the Pornographer: A Memoir.” The Southern Kentucky Book Fest partnership recently announced the award. The Kentucky Literary Award is a celebration of the state’s writing, and eligible books include those from Kentuckians orRead the story …
‘Dr. Vish’ Named Outstanding Engineering Faculty of the Year
Electrical engineering chair and professor admired by students and colleagues
May 30, 2017 by
Every year, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering and the UM Alumni Association select an “Outstanding Engineering Faculty” member, based on his or her teaching, research and service. The highest honor the engineering school presents to its faculty, the award includes a $2,000 cash prize. And the award this year goes to Ramanarayanan Viswanathan,Read the story …