Larry Kelly (ChE 79) has been selected as manager of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office. As the manager of one of DOE’s most diverse field locations, Kelly’s executive responsibilities include management of the Oak Ridge Integrated Support Center. The center provides critical support services in such areas as personnel, finance, procurement, securityRead the story …
Woods Order replaced by the Woods Society
September 28, 2012 by
After more than 30 years of supporting engineering education at the University of Mississippi, the Woods Order is being replaced by a new program. The Jesse B. “Jess” Woods Jr. Society was established to solely fund student activities that promote a well-balanced engineering education. The Woods Order was established in the late 1970s to honorRead the story …
Colleagues cherish retired engineering chair’s friendship
September 28, 2012 by
When Sam DeLeeuw came to the University of Mississippi in 1965, the only person he knew other than family was Karl Brenkert. As the new dean of the School of Engineering, Brenkert had recruited DeLeeuw from Yale University to join the UM faculty as chair and professor of civil engineering. “Karl was one of myRead the story …
Engineering Graduate Prepares to Teach, Wins AFCEA STEM Teachers Scholarship
September 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Sarah Sams is not the typical teacher candidate. “I originally planned to be a civil engineer, but now I cannot imagine leaving the classroom,” said the Jackson native, who graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Engineering in May and enrolled this fall as aRead the story …