OXFORD, Miss. – Singing Christmas music is common during the holidays, but for the 25 University of Mississippi choir members invited to sing in the White House Wednesday (Dec. 12), the experience was anything but ordinary. Unexpectedly, the choir had the unique privilege of meeting President Barack Obama. “When we arrived, our guide from theRead the story …
From the Lyceum to the White House: UM Choir Sings in D.C.
Selected ensemble presents Christmas music in the White House, meets President Obama
December 19, 2012 by
Civil engineering alumnus performs design review for NAVAIR operational trainers complex
... Completes NAVAIR Journey Leadership Development Program
December 19, 2012 by
When Hely Saul Gonzalez (BSCE 98) traveled to the Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan, in September to perform a design review for the MC158-T Operational Trainers Complex, he was ready for the challenge. “The engineering and business principles I learned while attending Ole Miss have enabled me to achieve my career goals byRead the story …
Electrical engineering alumna connects with ‘Wired’
December 19, 2012 by
Christina Bonnington (BSEE 10) has tech-written her way to success. Postgraduation, the University of Mississippi alumna moved to San Francisco, where she started her career in technology journalism as an intern with the tech culture blog Gizmodo. Soon after, Bonnington became an editorial fellow for the product-reviews section of Wired magazine. Then she worked asRead the story …
Civil engineering graduate stays on as assistant professor
December 19, 2012 by
Hunain Alkhateb (MS 08, PhD 11) has found a home in the Department of Civil Engineering. Six years ago, the Jordanian American came to the University of Mississippi as a graduate research assistant in the department. While completing her master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering science, her exceptional scholarship and research abilities caused the facultyRead the story …
Chair Notes
December 18, 2012 by
The Department of Legal Studies has again begun our newsletter in hopes of keeping you and our alumni more informed of current growth, needs, successes as well as seeking your support in moving the department to become nationally the best of the best. We are expecting additional growth and are in the planning stages ofRead the story …
Executive Cohort Program
December 18, 2012 by
The Department of Legal Studies now offers the Executive Cohort Program (ECP) which is a graduate program specifically designed for professional/practitioners in the field of criminal justice, military, and homeland security who desire to earn an advanced degree. The ECP meets for three sessions during a calendar year. A session consists of a two-week intensiveRead the story …
Biographical Information Dr. Mike Wigginton Jr.
December 18, 2012 by
Dr. Mike Wigginton, Jr. was born in New Orleans, LA. He joined the United States Air Force in 1968 where he served as a Security Police Military Dog Handler for four years. While he was enlisted in the USAF, he served two tours of duty in Southeast Asia at Phang Rang AFB and Camn RahnRead the story …
Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty Award
December 18, 2012 by
This year’s recipient of Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Faculty reward is Dr. Linda Keena. She is currently actively engaged in teaching, scholarship and service and her accomplishments in these areas are meritorious. As a faculty member, Dr. Keena demonstrates a strong work ethic and an unrivaled passion to connect with and lead students. While sheRead the story …
Ole Miss Washington Interns Thrive in Washington DC
December 18, 2012 by
Since 2008 UM Washington Internship Experience (WIE) students have excelled during their time in Washington, but their efforts are paying off even after they return home. Program participants gain real-world work experiences, develop skills employers demand, and bring their hands-on understanding of D.C. back to their programs of study. Jinnifer Jackson, a Criminal Justice graduateRead the story …
FLETC College Intern Program
December 18, 2012 by
The FLETC College Intern program provides a unique opportunity for college students majoring in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field of study from across the country to participate in a Federal Law Enforcement training environment. Three intern sessions are conducted each year at the FLETC exposing selected interns to world-class training, broadening their horizonsRead the story …