Kimberly Thames (BChE ’06) fondly remembers her tenure as a student both at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science and in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. Desiring to help provide that experience to others, she recently established the MSMS Engineering Scholarship, which has been awarded to a deserving freshman from DeSoto County.Read the story …
DeSoto County MSMS Student Receives Inaguaral MSMS Scholarship
Alumna Kimberly Thames established fund to lead future engineers from one alma mater to the other
August 28, 2013 by
Dean, Professor Emeritus Kai-Fong Lee Enjoying Retirement
Respected scholar fills days with travel, professional meetings, leisure and new addition to family
August 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kai Fong Lee has not been resting on his laurels since retiring as a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Mississippi two years ago. After relocating with his wife, Alice, to San Jose, Calif., the dean emeritus keeps a full itinerary, alternately dividing his time between presenting at professional workshopsRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumnus Toney Cummins Honored as Top Innovator
Researcher with U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center holds five patents
July 31, 2013 by
Civil engineering alumnus Toney Cummins (BSCvE 86), a scientist in the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, was recently recognized as one of the Army’s top 20 innovators. He was also honored for efforts that contributed significantly to the Army being selected as a recipient of the 2012 Top 100Read the story …
Ryan Upshaw Named Assistant Dean of Student Services
New position involves recruitment, admission and advising of engineering students
July 31, 2013 by
Ryan Upshaw has been appointed to the new position of assistant dean of student services in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. He brings six years of experience with Ole Miss students, most recently working as coordinator of recruitment and admissions for the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Upshaw also served as the coordinatorRead the story …