OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi‘s new Industry Engagement Council is poised to maximize relationships between the university and private industry, creating strategic alliances that are beneficial to both. “Industry can tap into the knowledge base of our faculty while in turn providing opportunities for our students and graduates, who will ultimately put theirRead the story …
Engaging Industry with Higher Education
UM seeks to increase partnerships with new council, director
February 8, 2020 by
SpaceX Veteran Joining UM to Connect Engineering School with Industry
Darin Van Pelt takes position with university after almost 20 years in aerospace industry
February 4, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Darin Van Pelt (BSME 01) has joined the University of Mississippi as director of engineering engagement, focusing on industry engagement for the School of Engineering and working closely with the Center for Manufacturing Excellence, or CME. Van Pelt spent more than 18 years working in aerospace engineering, most recently as a co-founder of ABL SpaceRead the story …
UM, Millsaps College Partner to Offer Dual-Degree Engineering Programs
Students will do a planned transition between institutions to receive degrees from both
January 31, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students at the University of Mississippi and at Millsaps College soon will be able to simultaneously receive bachelor’s degrees from each, thanks to a partnership agreement between the two institutions. The new dual-degree programs combine six semesters at Millsaps and four at Ole Miss’ School of Engineering – giving students the benefitsRead the story …
New Engineering Emphasis Focuses on Computer Security
With expert faculty hires, three courses to be offered beginning fall 2020 semester
January 21, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As hackers continue infiltrating global databases, stealing personal identities and illegally accessing financial assets, computer security professionals are in high demand in both industry and academia. In response, the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Mississippi is offering a new security emphasis. The department has hired assistant professorsRead the story …