Acacia Santos was recently named 2016 Miss Ole Miss. A native of Southaven, the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College senior is studying mechanical and electrical engineering with an emphasis in manufacturing at the University of Mississippi. Reflecting on her decision to run for the honor, Santos said that she just wanted show how grateful sheRead the story …
Acacia Santos Wins Miss Ole Miss Title
Engineering senior elected to represent UM student body
November 1, 2016 by
UM Engineering School Raises Admission Standards
Move makes entrance more stringent, odds of student success higher
October 24, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – To give its students better chances to graduate and launch successful careers, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has raised admission standards for most of its degree programs. To enroll in the Bachelor of Science programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer and information science, electrical engineering, geological engineering, geology, and mechanical engineering,Read the story …
Sixteen UM Students Awarded Engineering Scholarships
Scholars are recipients of prestigious Brevard, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson awards
October 16, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sixteen University of Mississippi students have been named as recipients of major scholarships this fall in the School of Engineering. Representing Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, they are this year’s Brevard, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson scholars. This exceptional group of students posted an average ACT score of 32.3 and an averageRead the story …
UM Engineering Senior Named Top 10 Army ROTC Cadet
Dustin Dykes follows award-winning path established 30 years ago by his father
October 14, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi engineering student is among the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s Top 10 graduates for 2017. Dustin Dykes, a senior mechanical engineering major from Madison, Alabama, placed No. 9 on the list, outranking more than 5,000 other military seniors nationwide. Criteria included academics, physical fitness, leadership, and military and civilianRead the story …