OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the definitive list for the top doctoral research universities in the United States. UM is among a distinguished group of 115 institutions including Harvard, MITRead the story …
Engineers Without Borders Returns to Togo
Following successful crowd-funding campaign, team advances infrastructure project
January 28, 2016 by
Entering its fourth year of helping the people of a few villages in the West African nation of Togo build a sound infrastructure, members of the Ole Miss chapter of Engineers Without Borders recently returned there to assist in the planning stages for a deep-water well installation. The group left for the impoverished country Jan.Read the story …
From the Library Stacks
Electronic kits available for use to all library users
December 17, 2015 by
The University of Mississippi Libraries has purchased electronic kits – Raspberry Pis and Makey Makeys – with grant funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Mississippi Library Commission. The grant supports library initiatives that result in campus partnerships and outreach to external groups. Raspberry Pis are low-cost computers about theRead the story …
‘Tailgating with the Dean’ Was a Top Draw
Engineering tent attracted, served record number of patrons during 2015 home football games
December 17, 2015 by
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 …
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 …
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 …
UM and Belhaven University Partner for Dual Degree Program
Students gain pathway to degrees from both institutions in minimum amount of time
September 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Engineering and the School of Arts and Sciences at Belhaven University signed an agreement Wednesday (Sept. 30) to create a new dual degree program for undergraduate students. The partnership offers students an opportunity to simultaneously earn a degree in biology, business, chemistry, mathematics or physics fromRead the story …
Drumming Up Support for Engineering School
Administrators, faculty and students visit alumni to share needs, ask for backing
August 28, 2015 by
Even with fewer students on the University of Mississippi campus during the summer, engineering faculty stay busy. Amidst summer camps, freshman orientation, summer school, hosting parents and high school students on college tours, and planning meetings for the fall, Dean Alex Cheng and select faculty members manage to attend some alumni gatherings out-of-state. “Having theRead the story …
Beicip-Franlab Partners With UM Engineering
Software gift unearths tremendous insights for research
May 28, 2015 by
University of Mississippi graduate students in geology and geological engineering will have a competitive edge in their research and future job potential, thanks to software gifts from an international oil and gas consultancy and software solutions provider. Beicip-Franlab, a French company operating internationally with offices in Houston, Texas, has donated licenses, training and support forRead 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
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 …