For the past 25 years, Henry Brevard has been a pillar of support to the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Fittingly, the chairman of the board of B&B Concrete Co. Inc. was recently presented the school’s Engineer of Service Award for the longevity of his efforts. In 1991, he made an initialRead the story …
Henry Brevard Receives Engineer of Service Award
Longtime benefactor recognized for generosity, philanthropy
April 26, 2016 by
John Ward Named 2016 Engineer of Distinction
Engineering alumnus recognized for stellar career, contributions to school
March 30, 2016 by
Thirty-six years ago, John Ward received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Mississippi. On April 14, the successful alumnus returns to his alma mater to receive the 2016 Engineer of Distinction Award. “This is quite an honor and one that I am truly humbled by,” said Ward, president and CEO of Hatteras/CaboRead the story …
Earl Fyke Finds, Shares Fortunes
Electrical engineering alumnus is successful cardiologist, gives back to alma mater
March 30, 2016 by
Dr. Frazier Earl Fyke III truly believes it is better to give than to receive. As a long-standing member of the Woods Order, the electrical engineering graduate contributes regularly and generously to the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. A staff cardiologist at Baptist Heart in Jackson, Fyke readily acknowledges his alma mater laid theRead the story …
Jim Greenlee Goes to High Court
UM engineering alumnus appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to Mississippi Court of Appeals
February 29, 2016 by
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 …
Crull Calling the Shots
Civil engineering alumna is senior engineer at U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center
December 17, 2015 by
As a student in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, Michelle Crull had no idea she would one day become a senior civil engineer at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama. “I had been to a summer math program at Ole Miss and loved the campus,” said the Bay St.Read the story …
Yi Liu Moving Up in Software Design
UM doctoral graduate is becoming a legend in her field
November 24, 2015 by
Fourteen years ago, Yi Liu began her doctoral program in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Mississippi. Her research was in software engineering, particularly component-oriented programming. After four years, she graduated and began working as an assistant professor at the South Dakota State University. Promoted to associate professor, she continuesRead the story …
Passing on Her Passion
Dawn Blackledge makes her mark in industry; giving back to her alma mater
November 24, 2015 by
Thirty-three years ago, K. Dawn Blackledge was just another new University of Mississippi graduate looking for employment. Today, the geology and geological engineering alumna is the founder-CEO of the Blackledge Group and a major donor to her alma mater. Blackledge has given $110,000 gift to Ole Miss, including $60,000 to endow a School of EngineeringRead the story …
Michael Cravens is the Congressman’s Confidant
Computer science alumnus serves as chief of staff to Rep. Gregg Harper
November 3, 2015 by
Ask Michael Cravens what has been the most fulfilling thing in his life so far and he immediately cites his faith. He’ll quickly add that serving as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper (R.-Miss.) runs a very close second. “Congressman Harper has a heart for serving others unlike anyone else I have everRead the story …
UM Alumna Advancing Mission to Mars
Nyla Trumbach is a Space Launch System Program test engineer at NASA's Stennis Space Center
September 29, 2015 by
As a young girl, Nyla Smith Trumbach dreamed of one day working for NASA’s Space Program and assisting in the agency’s interplanetary travel efforts to Mars and beyond. The 2004 University of Mississippi alumna’s childhood dream came true when she was hired as a test operations engineer in the space shuttle program at Stennis SpaceRead the story …
Alumni gathering in Vicksburg
Dean and faculty met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg
September 29, 2015 by
Social activity mixed with development presentations yielded a “win-win” situation for University of Mississippi School of Engineering administrators and alumni who gathered recently in Vicksburg. Using the opportunity of Dean Alex Cheng’s visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research and Development Center, or ERDC, a meeting was called at the 10 South Rooftop Bar andRead the story …