
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Michael W. Hall, alumnus and namesake of Mississippi State University’s mechanical engineering school, has been named the Department of Energy’s 2025 Industrial Training and Assessment Center Alumnus of the Year. The award is given to an ITAC alumnus based on their impact and professional achievements in the energy industry, as well as their continued…

With a heart full of ambition and a mind driven by curiosity, recent Ph.D. graduate Aulora Williams has carved a career that reflects both her personal experiences and professional aspirations. The Biloxi native immersed herself in the world of mechanical engineering early on at Mississippi State University’s Engineering on the Coast campus, where her passion…