Adnan Aydin, associate professor of geology and geological engineering, continues to find fulfillment in helping students set a course for successful careers. “Due to the nature of the courses I teach, laboratory and field exercises are essential components of the learning process,” Aydin said. “The students take the lead to design and conduct the tests,Read the story …
Engineers Without Borders local chapter travels to Togo
August 1, 2012 by
University of Mississippi students and faculty members are journeying to a remote village in southeast Togo to determine how they can best help to improve the quality of life for natives there. The Ole Miss chapter of Engineers Without Borders received approval from EWB-USA to make an official assessment trip to the African country Aug.Read the story …
Disadvantaged students get a ‘boo(s)t’ at engineering camp
August 1, 2012 by
In a perfect world, all first-year students would come to campus equally equipped for a rigorous collegiate experience. The reality is that, often, even the brightest students may not have acquired all the tools essential for success in their academic pursuits. But some of these students, who have been admitted to the University of Mississippi’sRead the story …
New chairs bring their expertise, vision to civil, electrical engineering departments
August 1, 2012 by
The departments of Civil and Electrical Engineering at the University of Mississippi are under new management. Yacoub “Jacob” Najjar is chair and professor of civil engineering. Ramanarayanan “Vish” Viswanathan is chair and professor of electrical engineering. Along with decades of administrative expertise and academic vision, both men bring excitement and anticipation to their respective positions.Read the story …
Beloved Dean, Professor Emeritus of Engineering Frank A. Anderson Dies at 98
July 26, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frank Abel Anderson, 98, associate dean emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering and professor emeritus of chemical engineering, died Monday (July 23) at Azalea Gardens in Oxford. A memorial service is being planned. Waller Funeral Home of Oxford may be contacted for details. Credited with singlehandedly establishing the departmentRead the story …
New geological engineering alumna reflects on past, eyes bright future
June 28, 2012 by
As president of the 2012 senior class at the University of Mississippi, Toran Dean addressed thousands gathered for annual commencement exercises. Her brief-but-stirring remarks summarized years of growth that continue as she embarks from her alma mater. “I decided to come to Ole Miss because of the atmosphere,” said the Hattiesburg native who earned aRead the story …
Civil engineering alumnus helps build ships for Navy
June 28, 2012 by
Shipbuilder Wayne Rammell has fond memories of engineering and the University of Mississippi. “A friend at Christopher Newport College (which at the time was part of the College of William and Mary) talked me into applying to Ole Miss while I was waiting to hear from Virginia Tech,” said the 1969 UM civil engineering graduate.Read the story …
Electrical engineering chair retires after more than 30 years of service
June 27, 2012 by
After 34 years of dedicated service to the UM School of Engineering, Allen Glisson, chair and professor of electrical engineering, has decided to retire. Glisson earned his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering, all from UM, in 1973, 1975 and 1978, respectively. He joined the faculty in 1978 as an assistant professor, roseRead the story …
Building private support for faculty among development officer’s goals
June 27, 2012 by
After nearly two decades of success in the pharmaceutical sales industry, Kevin Gardner found himself wanting a career change. As fate would have it, the University of Mississippi was in search of a development officer for the School of Engineering. The alumnus applied for the job, was hired and the rest — as they sayRead the story …
