The Life of Margaret Alice Murray: A Woman’s Work in Archaeology by Kathleen Sheppard, assistant professor of history and political science, was published in August by Lexington Books. Murray was one of the first female archaeologists and was the first woman to publicly unwrap a mummy.

During the 2012–13 academic year, 53 alumni and friends were inducted into Missouri S&T academies. Academy membership recognizes a career of distinction and invites members to share their wisdom, influence and resources with faculty and students.

Patrick J. Huber, professor of history and political science, published a book titled He’s Dead, All Right, about Father Oscar L. Huber, the Catholic priest who performed last rites on President John F. Kennedy and a cousin of the author. The book was published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination.

Five Missouri S&T alumni and friends received honorary professional degrees during Spring Commencement. The degrees recognize these graduates for professional achievement:

Lea-Ann Morton, assistant vice chancellor for university advancement, has been elected to a three-year term as chair of the American Society for Engineering Education’s Professional Interest Council V. She began her term with ASEE on July 1, 2013.