Abigail Hogue, a mechanical engineering senior, has become the first student from the university to receive the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) Undergraduate Scholarship from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This highly competitive scholarship, provided by the DOE’s Office of
Dr. Hamid Bahrami Named Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Mississippi School of Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hamid Bahrami as the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Bahrami brings with him a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in electrical and computer engineering, most
School of Engineering Welcomes Dr. Srinivas Pulugurtha as Chair of Civil Engineering
The School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Srinivas Pulugurtha as the new Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering. Pulugurtha joins the School of Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he served as the
Dr. Leonardo Macelloni Selected as Director of Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute
The University of Mississippi School of Engineering is delighted to announce Dr. Leonardo "Leo" Macelloni as the new Director of the Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute (MMRI). Macelloni comes from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he served as Associate Research Professor within
Alumni Spotlight: Mirabel Nkanor, Rising Star in Civil Engineering
Story by Kayla VonBurg-King Mirabel Nkanor has charted a path marked by academic excellence and a fervent dedication to civil engineering. A 2023 graduate with over a 3.9 GPA, Nkanor's journey is a testament to her resilience and commitment to making a lasting impact in her field. She is now
Biomedical Engineering Professor Wins Prestigious Research Award
Story by Kayla VonBurg-King Dr. Yi "Jason" Hua, an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, has been honored with the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, marking the first time in 17 years a faculty member from the School of Engineering has received this accolade. The Ralph
SoE Senior Shines at Mid-South Biophysics Symposium Poster Competition
Story by Kayla VonBurg-King A standout biomedical engineering student from the School of Engineering has made waves in her field. Victoria Amari, a senior with a minor in psychology from Hayden, Alabama, earned third place at the recent Mid-South Biophysics Symposium poster competition, notable
Excelling at ExxonMobil: Olivia Marque’s Co-Op Experience
Story by Kayla VonBurg-King Olivia Marque, a rising junior chemical engineering major, recently completed a co-operative education (co-op) experience at ExxonMobil's chemical plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a Technical Intern, the Marrero, Louisiana native was immersed in a hands-on role that