James Robinson Discovers His Passion through UM Engineering

Senior demonstrates leadership in research and teaching, eyes medical school

Leadership and professional development have been the cornerstone of James Robinson’s experiences at the University of Mississippi. The Covington, Louisiana, native has taken full advantage of the numerous opportunities provided through the School of Engineering to develop skills pertinent to his future career both in and out of the classroom. The senior general engineering majorRead the story …

Jim Chambers Remembered as Professor, Researcher, Volunteer and Friend

Memorial service set for Tuesday afternoon at Ford Center

OXFORD, Miss. – Familiar to hundreds of University of Mississippi engineering students and colleagues as a thoughtful engineering professor, researcher and administrator, James P. Chambers was known to countless more across the region as a helpful consultant and enthusiastic volunteer for schools, churches, community groups and Scouting organizations. Chambers, 47, died early Sunday (March 13)Read the story …

UM Issues Statement on Death of James Chambers

Dr. Jeffrey S. Vitter, chancellor of the University of Mississippi, released this statement regarding the death of James Chambers, associate dean for reasearch and graduate programs in the School of Engineering. Chambers, who was also an associate professor of mechanical engineering and senior scientist in the National Center for Physical Acoustics, died in a houseRead the story …

Jim Greenlee Goes to High Court

UM engineering alumnus appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to Mississippi Court of Appeals

As a practicing attorney, Jim M. Greenlee has plenty of experience in the courts of law. Now, the University of Mississippi engineering graduate will not be prosecuting or defending clients, but rendering decisions on cases presented in his own courtroom. Gov. Phil Bryant appointed Greenlee as the newest judge on the Mississippi Court of AppealsRead the story …