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 …