The Department of Civil Engineering has a history of promoting inclusiveness at the University of Mississippi. Last month, the successful efforts of the department’s administration, faculty and staff were recognized with the 2015 Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education Award. Presented by the UM Graduate School, the award is given annually to an individual, group orRead the story …
Civil Engineering Department Honored for Promoting Inclusiveness
Recognition includes a plaque and $2,000 stipend to advance successful efforts
May 28, 2015 by
Seven Seniors Get Inaugural Hall of Fame Recognition
Students represent the best in academics, research, service and leadership
April 27, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi School of Engineering has inducted seven seniors into its new Student Hall of Fame. The honor was established to recognize students who have shown dedication to the School of Engineering, the university and the profession of engineering as a whole. A committee of engineering faculty, staff and students selected the firstRead the story …
Ray Ayers Lands Lifetime Achievement Award
Civil engineering alumnus has 48 patents and numerous professional accolades
April 27, 2015 by
Winning professional honors and awards is nothing new to Ray R. Ayers, but getting the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference Heritage Award was still a thrill for the successful University of Mississippi alumnus. Still achieving technical breakthroughs in his 51st year as a professional engineer, Ayers has enjoyed a career filled with multiple contributions in a number ofRead the story …
Erik Hurlen Finds Home with ME Faculty
Instructor's wealth of work experiences proves beneficial to Ole Miss students
April 26, 2015 by
By Erik Hurlen’s own admission, he may have been somewhat of a “rolling stone” before finding a home last fall on the Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty at the University of Mississippi. “I was really looking for a position where teaching, as opposed to research, was the main focus,” the newest instructor said. “After the interview andRead the story …
Evie Holman Receives Arnold Award
Top honor recognizes student's service, leadership and character
April 26, 2015 by
University of Mississippi senior Evalyn “Evie” Holman is the 2015 recipient of the David Arnold Engineering Service Award. Considered to be one of the top honors in the School of Engineering, the recognition is given annually to a student who exhibits the qualities of service, intelligence, character, leadership, creativity and judgment. A native of Herndon,Read the story …
Climbing Mountains in the Sky
Talented scholar Charlie King remembered with engineering scholarship
March 26, 2015 by
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 …
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 …
Hakan Yasarer Joins Civil Engineering
Instructor teaches statics, surveying and laboratories
February 26, 2015 by
Even before Hakan Yasarer joined the University of Mississippi faculty last fall, the civil engineering instructor already felt that he would enjoy working here. “I was impressed by the history of the university and I enjoyed the campus atmosphere,” Yasarer said. “Most importantly, I found a work environment as I had always imagined. An environment with respectfulRead the story …