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 …
Anne Marie DeLee is Soaring High
Chemical engineering senior excels on many levels
November 2, 2015 by
UM Honored with Attendance Award at SEC Symposium
Graduates and undergraduates traveled to Atlanta to participate
September 30, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A diverse group of University of Mississippi students, both graduate and undergraduate, traveled to Atlanta Sept. 20-22 for this year’s SEC Symposium. This year’s theme was “Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” and UM represented each of these areas at the event. The university received the Excellence in Student Attendance Award, which is given toRead the story …
Fifteen UM Students Receive Engineering Scholarships
Brevard, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson recipients hail from five states
September 29, 2015 by
Fifteen University of Mississippi students have been named scholarship recipients in the School of Engineering. Representing Mississippi, Alabama, Michigan, Texas and Tennessee, they are this year’s Brevard, John G. Adler and Harper Johnson scholars. “We are greatly appreciative of the contributions made by the Brevard and Johnson families and Mr. John Adler who established theseRead the story …
Students Enjoy Successful Summer Internships
Trio found satisfying work experiences, possible future employment during training
August 28, 2015 by
For many students, summer break is spent traveling on vacation, taking a class or just hanging out by the pool. Others may spend some of that time working a job at the local grocery store or movie theater. However, several University of Mississippi engineering students spent their summer preparing for their future careers. One suchRead the story …
Engineering Senior Led UM Team in College BattleFrog Competition
Jack Coffin spurred teammates to second place in rigorous nationally televised challenge
July 27, 2015 by
When four University of Mississippi students placed second in the first-ever BattleFrog College Championship in Orlando, Florida, Christopher “Jack” Coffin couldn’t have been more proud. That’s because the 22-year-old senior general engineering major from Ruckersville, Virginia, led his three teammates in the ESPN2-televised completion. BattleFrog is an obstacle race that was inspired by U.S. NavyRead the story …
Computer Science Student Part of Nationally-Recognized Chapter
Chapter works to foster good cross-cultural relationships on campus
May 29, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student-led organization that strives to improve Sino-American relations was awarded the most outstanding chapter of its kind at Yale University’s Global China Connection World Fair. The university’s Global China Connection chapter was named the best at the conference, where the quality of 60 active chapters from top-tier universities aroundRead the story …
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 …
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 …
UM Electrical Engineering Alumnus Named Gates Cambridge Scholar
Dozie Ibekwe was a junior entry into the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
April 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi electrical engineering alumnus is among this year’s recipients of the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Chiedozie “Dozie” Ibekwe is the second UM graduate to win the full scholarship to the University of Cambridge. Sam Watson, a 2008 graduate with bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, physics and classics, was the firstRead 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 …