OXFORD, Miss. – A gift to the University of Mississippi from Stephen and Kaye Franks, of McKinney, Texas, will enable students to further their studies and launch careers in the geosciences field. The couple’s gift establishes the Jesse Dee and Marjorie Franks Geology Fund within the UM Department of Geology and Geological Engineering. Franks, whoRead the story …
Gift to Geological Engineering Helps Students ‘Rock On’
Alumnus Stephen Franks cites influence of faculty in shaping his career
December 11, 2021 by
Medical Device Concept Wins Mid-South Business Model Competition
Plaquectomy is a device intended to remove arterial plaque
December 9, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A proposed arterial plaque-removing device, developed by a University of Mississippi mechanical engineering graduate student and founder of Innovative Heart Technologies LLC, was awarded first place in the 2021 Mid-South Business Model Competition. Plaquectomy is designed to safely remove plaque from the arterial walls to create a larger arterial wall volume. TheRead the story …
One Story, Two Authors and Seven Layers
Gregg Davidson's 'The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One' melds scholarship with faith
December 9, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What happens when a geologist at a state university and a theologian from a private Christian college jointly examine the biblical creation story? The answer is a new book that is appealing to people in both the academic and religious communities. Gregg Davidson, chair and professor of geology and geological engineering atRead the story …
From Crafting Cardboard to Creating a Company
CME student, Ole Miss business major starts company creating 'man cave must-have'
December 1, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ryan Lubker spotted some empty cardboard beer boxes and saw an opportunity. Knowing that alcohol-themed home decorations are big among college students and younger adults, the University of Mississippi senior from Charlotte, North Carolina, with a knack for DIY projects had already created a silhouette of his home state out of beerRead the story …