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The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence 1784 University Circle University, MS 38677 Link to google map Main Office: 1-662-915-2630 Visits Future Students The Center for Manufacturing Excellence offers in-person visits Monday-Friday from 8:30 until 3:00. You can schedule your tour by contacting a CME Admissions Representative at cmeadmissions@olemiss.edu. While on campus, you can also […]

Industry Engagement

Preparing Future Leaders Our industry partners provide students with real-world experiences that put into practice the methods, processes, and knowledge presented in the classroom. This is accomplished through meaningful workplace experiences such as co-ops, internships, and experiential learning courses. If you are interested in learning more about engaging with CME, please contact: Tyler Biggs Associate […]

Beyond the Classroom

Prepared for the Real World of Work CME’s program has been designed to replicate the real work world of modern manufacturing. Our students attend rigorous academic courses and also participate in valuable experiential learning that takes place outside of the classroom. Coursework completed on the CME’s manufacturing floor and programs like co-ops and internships help […]

Admissions & Scholarships

Welcome! As one of the most unique programs in the country, the CME is educating the next generation of leaders and upper-level managers for the modern economy. Below is a brief list of facts and figures that will help you explore the many opportunities within the CME. Consistently, the CME has maintained a job and […]

Haley Barbour

Driver of Economic Opportunity Born in Yazoo City, Haley Barbour became governor of Mississippi in 2004. During his two terms as governor, his team generated numerous large economic projects in the energy, aerospace, and automotive fields, including, in 2007, Toyota’s selection of Blue Springs for the company’s newest U.S. auto assembly plant, the most sought-after […]

History

Vision for CME In 2008, Gov. Haley Barbour shared a vision with the leadership of the University of Mississippi and Toyota Motor Corp and together they established the Center for Manufacturing Excellence, a center created to provide students with the academic and real world experience needed to be successful leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs in modern […]