When Ellen Lackey first arrived at the University of Mississippi, the Forrest native was much like any other first-year student. A brilliant scholar, she soon graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in general engineering. Within six years, Lackey also completed both her master’s degree in mechanical engineering and her doctorate in materials scienceRead the story …

When it comes to supporting the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, Albert Hilliard goes all out. The projects execution manager for ExxonMobil Upstream IT Division, Hilliard manages 120 IT project managers and consultants who execute IT business projects associated with oil and gas exploration, development and production around the world. Yet the life member of the OleRead the story …

Since joining the University of Mississippi faculty six years ago, Cristiane Surbeck has built a sterling reputation for teaching excellence, renowned research and generous volunteer service. “What I most like about teaching is the ability to bridge classroom work to professional work,” said Surbeck, an associate professor of civil engineering. “In the classroom, I canRead the story …

In partnership with the University of Mississippi’s Department of Athletics, School of Engineering alumnus Billy Van Devender (BSCE 71) and members of the Manning family have made significant contributions to the Forward Together campaign to rename the indoor football practice facility the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center. The surprise announcement was made whenRead the story …