OXFORD, Miss. – The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies has awarded fellowships to six University of Mississippi faculty members for their academic research related to gender and sexuality. Susan Pedigo, Lauren Bone Noble, Ari Friedlander, LaToya Faulk, Alexandra Lindgren-Gibson and D’Andre Walker are this year’s Isom fellows. “The fellows this year had such interestingRead the story …
Isom Center Names 2022-23 Fellows
Fellowship emphasizes interdisciplinary research in gender and sexuality
June 29, 2022 by
NSF Fellowships Give Students Means to Aim Big with Their Research
Students recognized with graduate research fellowships, honorable mention
May 16, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi students have been selected to receive prestigious National Science Foundation fellowships through the foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program. MyKayla Williamson, a senior anthropology major; Austin Wallace, a senior chemistry major; and Benjamin Savino, a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering science, are the three students. Athena Flint, aRead the story …
University Supports Staff Members’ Creativity with New Residency
Application deadline is May 23
May 16, 2022 by
University of Mississippi staff members on the Oxford campus may apply for Staff Creative Residencies, one-week opportunities to work on individual creative projects. The initiative, conceived by the Mississippi Lab and funded by the Office of the Provost, supports projects such as painting, photography, woodworking, writing, video game design, music composition, quilting and more. “JustRead the story …
Administrator Recognized for Unique Approach to Equity and Inclusion
Yashwant Prakash Vyas puts theory into action
April 1, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Yashwant Prakash Vyas talks about access, equity and inclusion, he uses the language of policy and systems because he knows a concerted strategic effort makes room for more students to further their education. Vyas is director of diversity education and strategic initiatives in the University of Mississippi‘s Division of Diversity andRead the story …
Biomedical Engineering Professor Researches Causes Behind Heart Disease
Nikki Reinemann receives three-year grant from American Heart Association to pursue groundbreaking work
October 31, 2021 by
Nikki Reinemann, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Mississippi, has received a prestigious three-year grant from the American Heart Association for her research into the underlying causes of heart disease. Reinemann is hoping that her work may help physicians better understand the origins of heart disease, the nation’s No. 1 cause ofRead the story …
Ole Miss Engineering Launches Industry Affiliates Program
School establishes strategic relationships with five industry partners to shape future workforce and research aspirations
October 26, 2021 by
Ole Miss Engineering recognizes the importance of strategic relationships with industry. That’s why it has launched its Industry Affiliates Program. The school and each industry partner find mutually beneficial outcomes – from on-campus awareness and student recruitment to research opportunities and economic empowerment. “Throughout my career, I’ve learned that university-industry partnerships are critical in ever-changingRead the story …
Influential Life of Henry Brevard Celebrated
Engineering school colleagues fondly recall alumnus's continuing impact
March 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The recent passing of Henry C. Brevard at the age of 98 marked the end of the distinguished and productive life of one of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering’s most celebrated and generous alumni. Thus far, more than 600 students since the 1991-92 school year have been able to pursueRead the story …
Message from the Dean
March 30, 2020 by
Dear Ole Miss Engineering community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, unprecedented times, uncharted territory, pandemic, social distancing, flatten the curve, course conversion, Zoom meetings … These words and phrases are now forever ingrained in our vocabulary. The recent, widespread disruptions, and those yet to occur, have undoubtedly affected our lives, and perhaps done so permanently. As engineers andRead the story …