On Friday, April 20, 2012, the University of Kentucky College of Engineering inducted four new members into its Hall of Distinction—the highest level of alumni recognition granted by the College. The newest members were: Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch (electrical engineering, 1988), D.L. Lobb (civil engineering, 1979), James W. McCurry (mechanical engineering, 1953) and Larry E. Whaley (civil [...]
On Friday, April 15, 2011, the College of Engineering honored five alumni who have demonstrated distinguished engineering professional accomplishments, outstanding character and commitment to community service. This recognition serves to encourage exemplary achievements by current students and others. It is a symbol of the respect and admiration held by the University of Kentucky College of [...]
Robert M. Drake Jr. BSME ’42 was recently recognized by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) on his 35th anniversary as a member of NAE. Dr. Drake is a University of Kentucky Fellow and a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (1974), the [...]
Dr. Merl Baker, BSME, ’45 and a 2003 inductee into the UK College of Engineering Hall of Distinction has been named the Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus for 2010. This award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding adherence to the ideals of Tau Beta Pi and fostering a spirit of liberal culture in society on [...]
Deane B. Blazie B.S. ’68 – Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering Deane Blazie founded two companies, Maryland Computer Services and Blazie Engineering, that became world leaders in producing low-cost computing devices for the blind. Blazie started his career path when, as a high school junior, he joined a ham radio club and became friends with [...]
John Wesley Gunn, Class of 1890, earned the first engineering degree awarded by what eventually became the University of Kentucky. Since that modest beginning over 115 years ago, over 21,000 individuals have followed his example and received degrees in engineering and computer science. Through their extraordinary achievements, our alumni have established a lasting legacy of [...]
Last updated: January 16, 2013