By the time he was 2, Charlie King had already started filling his pockets with rocks. At 25, he was honing his skills as a scholar in geological engineering and geophysics and filling his life with people, travel, music, the outdoors and the environment he loved. The University of Mississippi graduate student lost his lifeRead the story …
Climbing Mountains in the Sky
Talented scholar Charlie King remembered with engineering scholarship
March 26, 2015 by
Ryan Upshaw Named Outstanding Staff Member by BSU
Assistant dean has long association with university
March 26, 2015 by
When Ryan Upshaw helped plan the University of Mississippi’s annual Black History Month observances, he had no idea that he would be honored during the activities. The School of Engineering’s assistant dean for student services is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Award, presented by the Black Student Union. “My reaction was pure shock,Read the story …
Jim Newman is Soaring High
Civil engineering alumnus once worked for NASA, became distinguished professor at MSU
March 25, 2015 by
One of Mississippi State University’s most distinguished engineering faculty members happens to be an alumnus of the University of Mississippi. Jim Newman received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Ole Miss in 1964. Since then, he’s evolved into one of the world’s leading fracture mechanics experts. Newman spent 37 years at NASA-Langley before coming to MSURead the story …
ESB President Reflects on Banner Year
Ben Lapane led student body to new heights
March 24, 2015 by
After Benjamin Lapane discussed the role of the Engineering Student Body president with members of the dean’s office staff, he felt compelled to run for the position. He won that election last spring and quickly began seeking ways to improve the School of Engineering for current and future students. “One of my major goals whileRead the story …