Several University of Mississippi engineering students spent their summer months engaging in professional development experiences to prepare for their future careers. Chinelo Ibekwe, a junior from Lagos, Nigeria; Colbert Lehr, of Brandon; Linda Bardha, from Albania; and Miles Johnson, of Tupelo, have participated in a number of experiences that will make them marketable as theyRead the story …
Engineering Students Benefit from Summer Internships
Four recent participants feel better prepared for future employment and career success
August 30, 2016 by
Former Rebel Kendricks Claims Pole Vault Bronze at Rio Olympics
UM alumnus is third Ole Miss track athlete to medal at Olympic Games
August 30, 2016 by
RIO DE JANEIRO – It was a special night in Brazil for University of Mississippi alumnus Sam Kendricks, who captured a bronze medal in the men’s pole vault Aug. 15 at the 2016 Olympic Games. In a dramatic competition that came down to three final vaulters, Kendricks rose to the occasion by clearing 5.85 meters (19-2.25) on hisRead the story …
Engineering Administrators Visit Bay Area Alumni
Time in Silicon Valley yields connections, information
July 28, 2016 by
Many talented University of Mississippi engineering graduates work in high-tech fields, including a number in the Silicon Valley area. Recently, leaders of the School of Engineering visited these alumni to bring them news from campus and to make mutually beneficial connections. Dean Alex Cheng and Ramanarayanan “Vish” Viswanathan, chair and professor of electrical engineering, accompaniedRead the story …
Engineering Students Welcome New, Future Students
Colton Singleton and Rodrick 'Leo' Rogers served as orientation leaders for incoming freshmen
July 28, 2016 by
While many University of Mississippi engineering students headed home for the summer to take on jobs or traveled for vacation, Colton Singleton and Rodrick “Leo” Rogers remained in Oxford to support programs led by the Office of Admissions and the Office of Outreach and Continuing Programs. Both Singleton and Rogers hold leadership roles within programsRead the story …