Renowned researcher creates endowment to nurture brainchild
An educator, administrator and prominent hydroscience and engineering researcher, whose work has brought international attention to the University of Mississippi for more than four decades, has contributed $100,000 to create an endowment encouraging other university professionals in their work.
Alumnus learns sky’s the limit while at Ole Miss
An alumnus said studying engineering at the University of Mississippi forever altered the course of his life. Head of the aircraft engineering department at Al Ain International Aviation Academy in the United Arab Emirates, Beshara I. Sholy (BSEE 83, MS 86) said he learned to “make his way in this world by not following cookie-cutterRead the story …
Mechanical engineering chair, professor recognized for outstanding teaching
As chair of UM’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, Arunachalam M. Rajendran has earned the respect of administration and faculty, and his research achievements are known worldwide. But being selected for the school’s monthly Faculty Teaching Award is the most meaningful honor yet for “Dr. Raj,” as he is affectionately called on campus. Dr. Raj’s students speakRead the story …