News
Create wealth for society, commencement speaker says
In his winter commencement address Dec. 16 at the University of Missouri-Rolla, David Wisherd talked about using technology to create wealth.
Read More »UMR plans to offer new doctoral degree in systems engineering
The University of Missouri-Rolla plans to offer a doctoral degree in systems engineering to respond to the growing need for trained systems engineers. The program will build upon the success of the university’s master’s degree program in systems engineering, which attracts students from The Boeing Co., the U.S. Air Force and many other diverse companies […]
Read More »Work to cause power outages during semester break
Contractors will install a leased transformer in the campus substation at the University of Missouri-Rolla on Wednesday, Dec. 27. This will require a total power outage for all university buildings on the main campus (generally between Pine and State streets and between 10th and 16th streets, including the Havener Center, McNutt Hall and the Student […]
Read More »UMR’s Delbert Day honored by American Ceramic Society
Dr. Delbert Day, Curators’ Professor emeritus of ceramic engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla and senior investigator at UMR’s Graduate Center for Materials Research, recently received the Distinguished Life Membership Award from the American Ceramic Society at the organization’s annual meeting in Cincinnati. This is the highest award bestowed by the American Ceramic Society.
Read More »UMR works to improve climate for women faculty
In an effort to improve the climate on campus for female faculty, officials at the University of Missouri-Rolla have announced plans for a celebration to raise awareness of the accomplishments and research achievements of women on campus, as well of those of its alumnae.
Read More »UMR to switch Stafford Loan processing to MOHELA by fall 2007
For the 2007-08 academic year, the University of Missouri-Rolla will move the processing of its Stafford Loans to the Federal Family Loan Program through the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA). The university approved the change this week.
Read More »Melissa Keeney gets landscaping certification
UMR landscape designer Melissa Keeney recently passed the Professional Grounds Management Society’s (PGMS) Certified Grounds Manager examination.
Read More »UMR researcher publishes book on aluminum recycling
Dr. Mark Schlesinger, professor of materials science and engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, has authored a new book called “Aluminum Recycling.”
Read More »