OXFORD, Miss. – Daniel Kramer, director of the Fulbright Scholarship program, will visit the University of Mississippi on Thursday (March 1) to speak with students and faculty members. Kramer will meet with students and faculty members as part of an overall effort by UM to raise awareness about scholarship opportunities through Fulbright and also other programs. TheRead the story …
Mathematics Mixes with Magic for Annual UM Dalrymple Lecture
Harvey Mudd College professor Arthur Benjamin speaks Thursday at Overby Center
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mathematics and magic will mix Thursday (Mar. 1) at the University of Mississippi as a renowned professor demonstrates that the human brain is still faster than a calculator. “Mathemagics” is the focus of the 23rd Dalrymple Lecture in Mathematics, set for 7 p.m. the Overby Center Auditorium. The presenter is Arthur Benjamin,Read the story …
UM’s Annual Pack-A-Thon this Weekend
Volunteers needed to help pack 200,000 meals for needy children
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student-led Feed the Hunger campaign to provide thousands of meals for impoverished children in Kenya, Haiti, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Jamaica and rural Kentucky is once again counting upon the Oxford and Lafayette County community for support. The eighth annual Feed the Hunger Pack-a-Thon will be held atRead the story …
UM to Host Discussion Aimed at Business Beginners
Spark Series is intended to inspire, discover and transform
February 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Business experts from the University of Mississippi and the local community will lead a Wednesday (Feb. 28) discussion about questions potential business owners need to investigate before forming a limited liability company. Part of the Spark Series, the panel discussion is titled “Questions You Should Ask Before You Begin Your Business.” The event, setRead the story …
Award Recipients to be Recognized During Black Alumni Reunion Gala
Alumni Association to present slate of honors at sold-out event
February 24, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Alumni Association is recognizing 13 distinguished alumni as part the University of Mississippi’s 2018 Black Alumni Reunion. The awards include the Dr. Jeanette Jennings “Trailblazer” Award, The Rev. Wayne Johnson Community and Civic Award, the Alumni Achievement Award and the Celebrated Athlete Award. The Alumni Association hosts a sold-outRead the story …
Ford Center Presents ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’
Choral performance Tuesday evening to be followed by panel discussion of themes
February 23, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is bringing the choral work “Considering Matthew Shepard” to the University of Mississippi Tuesday (Feb. 27) for an evening of music, reflection and discussion. The 7:30 p.m. performance features Conspirare, an acclaimed choral ensemble from Austin, Texas. The concert will be followed byRead the story …
Mechanical Engineering Alumnus Shows He’s a Team Player
Justin Carrillo works for US Army Corps of ERDC in Vicksburg
February 22, 2018 by
Five years ago, Justin Carrillo (BSME 13) was only beginning his career as a professional engineer. Today, the University of Mississippi alumnus works as a research mechanical engineer and is one of the award-winning team members in the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg. “The U.S.Read the story …
UM Professor’s Research Highlighted in Ship Technology Publication
Waheed Uddin shares insights into how infrastructure improvements can protect ports during coastal disasters
February 22, 2018 by
A University of Mississippi civil engineering professor’s research about how infrastructure improvements can help protect ports from the effects of coastal disasters such as hurricanes and tsunamis was featured in a technology publication recently. Waheed Uddin, director of UM’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure Technology, was featured in a story appearing in the digital magazine ShipRead the story …
5 Students Selected for Outstanding Senior Leadership Awards
All are members of Center for Manufacturing Excellence or Honors College
February 22, 2018 by
Five seniors have been named recipients of the 2017-18 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award from the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. Honorees are William Garrett of Greenfield, Indiana; Harleigh Huggins of Oxford, Colbert Lehr of Brandon, Zachary Mitchell of Moss Point and David Rozier of Oxford. Each recipient was selected through a competitive nomination processRead the story …
Dwight Waddell Directs Successful, New Biomedical Engineering Degree Program
With 51 students in the inaugural class, the number of applicants continues to increase
February 22, 2018 by
Years ago, a biomedical engineering degree program in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering was only a dream. But with 51 students accepted into the inaugural class last fall, the dream is now a wonderful reality. “The word is apparently out,” said Dwight Waddell, BME program director and associate professor of electrical engineering. “OurRead the story …