Since he graduated from the University of Mississippi half-a-century ago, Rudolf “Rudy” G. Kittlitz Jr. (BSChE 57) has enjoyed a long and prosperous career. Not one to forget where he came from, the retired chemical engineering alumnus has become a major donor to the School of Engineering at his beloved alma mater. “For the pastRead the story …
Jake McCall Finds True Calling
Electrical engineering senior succeeds in major and as C Spire intern
October 22, 2018 by
Jake McCall applied to the University of Mississippi as a psychology major. However, at the advice of a close family member, the Memphian decided to pursue engineering and found it to be the best fit with his interest in doing creative work. Before classes officially started, McCall chose to study electrical engineering with an emphasisRead the story …
The Storied Life of Charley Calhoun
Civil engineering alumnus's prestigious career spans decades, miles and milestones
September 24, 2018 by
Charles “Charley” A. Calhoun (BSCE 61) never set his sights on becoming well-known. Yet, the University of Mississippi civil engineering alumnus’s career has made him somewhat of a living legend within the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, where he was employed for more than 50 years. “My father had a strong influence on me,” said Calhoun,Read the story …
Wade Stinson’s Unwavering Support Helps Engineering Students
Civil engineering alumnus's most recent donation funds student scholarship
July 23, 2018 by
By the time Wade Stinson (BSCE 78) received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, he had already decided he would be a lifelong supporter of the University of Mississippi. Forty years later, the Memphis, Tennessee, native is still generously giving financial assistance to his beloved alma mater. “I’ve always felt it was important for meRead the story …
Dan Gailey Is Wired for the Future
Electrical engineering alumnus is founder and CEO of Synapse AI
May 22, 2018 by
Like an electrical circuit that makes connections and produces and transfers power, Dan Gailey (BSEE 10) has found a way to do something similar with data. As founder and CEO of Synapse AI, a decentralized network and marketplace for programmatic access to data and machine learning models, the University of Mississippi alumnus has formed lucrativeRead the story …
Alumnus Paul Whitfield Murrill Dies
Chemical engineering graduate was chancellor at Louisiana State University
April 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Paul Whitfield Murrill, a University of Mississippi alumnus who served many years as chancellor at Louisiana State University, died April 2 at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 83. Murrill was fondly remembered by a UM alumnus who knew him. “Dr. Murrill received numerous accolades for his academic and businessRead the story …
A Vision for Engineering Education
Estate gift awards scholarships to transfer students majoring in engineering at Ole Miss
April 26, 2018 by
A recent major gift bequeathed to the University of Mississippi School of Engineering will honor an esteemed graduate while providing financial assistance to students transferring to Ole Miss. The School of Engineering established the Vassar D. Hemphill Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment with a gift of $138,400 from Hemphill’s estate. Recipients will be full-time transfer studentsRead the story …
UM Chemical Engineering Alumna Named Chairman, President of BP America
Susan Dio assumes leadership position May 1
April 26, 2018 by
As of May 1, the new head of BP America Inc. will be a University of Mississippi chemical engineering alumna. Susan Dio has been appointed BP America’s chairman and president, making her BP’s chief representative in the United States. She will succeed John Mingé, who will move to chair a National Petroleum Council study ofRead the story …
Lawrence Anderson, Third African-American to Graduate from UM Engineering School, Reflects on Achievements
Electrical engineering alumnus has enjoyed long, successful career in paper, pulp industry
March 23, 2018 by
Lawrence (Larry) Anderson (BSEE 72) has successfully navigated a career in manufacturing operations and both domestic and international sales with multinational companies. Retired since 2013, the Jackson native quickly credits much of his career accomplishments to his personal growth while earning an electrical engineering degree at the University of Mississippi. Fifty years ago, Anderson wasRead the story …