Category: Class Notes

1960s Richard C. Shultz (B.A. political science, ’67) served five years on active duty with the Air Force. In Vietnam, he was a forward air controller flying the OV 10 Bronco aircraft. He then spent 15 years in the Air National Guard flying various aircraft...

1970s Yazoo City-native Aubrey Hill (B.S., M.S. microbiology, ’74, ‘76) has released “Moon Hollow,” his first novel. Set deep in the Alabama woods, the book centers on the fate of two hunters and the lives of the mysterious Moon sisters. Hill drew inspiration for the...

1970s William B. Berry (B.S., M.S. petroleum engineering; ’74, ‘76) was named as part of the 12-member Class of 2025 for the Horatio Alger Association, a nonprofit educational organization that honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have overcome adversity. It also supports young people...

1980s Don Pollitz (B.S. civil engineering, ’81) earned recognition from New Orleans, Louisiana, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and U.S. Senator John Kennedy for his more than 30 years of service to NASA and its Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. He earned numerous recognitions during his...

1970s Rob Hunter (B.S. mechanical engineering, ’73) was elected chair of the 21-person board of trustees of the National Judicial College. A member of the board since 2016, he is a former senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for the Alabama-based Altec Inc. He...

1970s Bill Backstrom (B.S. accounting, ’76) received the 2023 Council on State Taxation Paul Fankel Excellence in State Taxation Award during the annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a partner and tax practice group leader with Jones Walker LLP, one of the largest...

A new novel from Mike Thorne (Professor Emeritus) is now available from Outskirts Press and can be purchased through major book retailers. His second work of fiction, “Harper’s Bizarre,” opens with a senseless murder that sets into motion events that will rock a small, Southern...

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