Many graduating seniors across the country are eagerly awaiting word from graduate schools regarding admission to their competitive programs, but for three outstanding University of Mississippi School of Engineering students, the wait is over. Charles “CJ” Jenkins and Frances Sullivan-Gonzalez, both of Oxford; and John Stefancik of Pace, Florida, have each been accepted into some of theRead the story …
Engineering: Three Seniors Accepted into Top Graduate Schools
Johns Hopkins, MIT, Texas welcome UM graduates
April 29, 2014 by
An Extraordinary Joe (Durrett)
Alumnus became an accomplished chemical engineering alumnus, founding member of Woods Order
April 29, 2014 by
Joe B. Durrett (BSChE 57) may have a fairly common first name, but his life has been nothing less than extraordinary. The University of Mississippi alumnus had a highly successful career in the oil and gas industry, and started a fuel export company after retirement. His business travels have permitted him to see much ofRead the story …
Bridging the Gap
Civil engineering alumnus Mark Wesley Philips finds successful career with Neel-Schaffer Inc.
April 29, 2014 by
Both figuratively and literally, Wesley Philips is building bridges. Actually, the registered Engineer Intern at Neel-Schaffer Inc. in Jackson designs them. His role connects him to river and highway overpasses all across Mississippi. “I was fortunate to receive a job offer from Neel-Schaffer Inc. during my final semester while at Ole Miss,” said the Madison native,Read the story …
Paul Scovazzo Enjoys Teaching as Much as Research
Chemical engineering professor desired to train future engineers
April 29, 2014 by
When Paul Scovazzo joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty in January 2003, he wanted an opportunity to focus on teaching. “I wanted my teaching to be as important as the research,” said the associate professor of chemical engineering. “Knowing that I am helping train engineers and, hopefully, good citizens is most rewarding.”Read the story …