Alexander Roy Headed to Amazon

Computer and information science senior interned for global company last summer

Tinkering with electronic devices and computers since elementary school, Alexander Roy found computer and information science was the best major for him. While the University of Mississippi senior has taken many classes within the computer and information science department, he said his favorite is CSCI 547: Digital Image Processing. Taught by Yixin Chen, UM professorRead the story …

Shaquinta Morgan Named Outstanding Young Alumna

Bachelor of Engineering alumna is director of solution architecture at Signify

Shaquinta Morgan (BE 03) has received the University of Mississippi’s 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni Award for her career achievements and civic contributions. Morgan, who is director of solution architecture for the United States at Signify (formerly known as Philips Lighting) End User Services, was presented the honor during annual UM homecoming weekend activities on Oct.Read the story …

Glenn Walker Brings Expertise to UM’s New Biomedical Engineering Program

Associate professor of electrical engineering helped create similar program at North Carolina State University

When the decision was made to launch a biomedical engineering program at the University of Mississippi, Glenn Walker knew he wanted to be a part of it. “I helped establish the biomedical engineering program at North Carolina State University when I started my academic career there in 2004,” said Walker, associate professor of electrical engineeringRead the story …

UM Faculty Travel across Southeast for Collaborations

Ten faculty members participate in SEC Faculty Travel Program

OXFORD, Miss. – Ten University of Mississippi faculty members are taking part in the SEC Faculty Travel Program this academic year, joining more than 100 fellow faculty members from other Southeastern Conference institutions. Established in 2012 by the SEC provosts, the program provides financial assistance from the SEC office that bolters intra-SEC collaboration. Participants travel to other SECRead the story …