For years, the School of Engineering has served University of Mississippi alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends tailgating in the Grove with food and beverages during home football games. But the 2015 season saw patronage at the tent reach record numbers. As engineers are numbers people, here are some statistics to illustrate the 2015 tailgatingRead the story …
‘Tailgating with the Dean’ Was a Top Draw
Engineering tent attracted, served record number of patrons during 2015 home football games
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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 …
Herath Heads into Her Home Stretch
Geological engineering, physics major has completed summer internships, NCPA research project
December 17, 2015 by
Of the 20 or so colleges or universities that offer a degree in geological engineering, the University of Mississippi has the distinction of offering the only one in both Mississippi and in the Southeast region. Because of the rarity of the major, students from far and wide enroll here to earn the degree. Peshani HerathRead 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 …
From Music to Mechanical Engineer
Ole Miss drummer and entrepreneur lands job at BMW
November 24, 2015 by
A University of Mississippi drummer with the Pride of the South Marching Band has proven he’s both musically and mechanically-inclined by starting his own business and landing his first job as a student engineer. Oxford native Joseph Reed, 21, is a senior studying mechanical engineering with a minor in music. Reed developed a love forRead the story …
Cunningham Concludes Tenure as CIS Department Chair
Longtime professor passing baton, returning to teaching and research
November 24, 2015 by
Even before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, 2001 was a time of trouble within the University of Mississippi’s Department of Computer and Information Science. At least that’s the way H. Conrad Cunningham remembers it. “I became chair in what I describe as a triple crisis,” Cunningham said. “First, we had to move the department operationsRead the story …
Engineers Without Borders Launches Ignite Campaign for Togo Project
Donations needed to fund January trip
November 24, 2015 by
A team of students and faculty from the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders plans to travel to the West African nation of Togo in January 2016 to start its Phase II project, providing clean water to a hospital in Akoumape Village, and you can help! To contribute, visit the Ignite Ole MissRead 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 …
Anne Marie DeLee is Soaring High
Chemical engineering senior excels on many levels
November 2, 2015 by
Anne Marie DeLee is not your typical engineering student. The senior chemical engineering student from McComb has found herself engaged in nearly every aspect of campus life over the past four years. Her commitment to academics, leadership and service has led her to being one of the School of Engineering’s most well-rounded students. DeLee graduatedRead the story …