News and Events
News and Events
Discover what’s happening at the Herff College of Engineering. From cutting-edge research to student accomplishments and upcoming events, this is your source for the latest developments that move our college and city forward.
Herff welcomes We Work the Waterways for Maritime Interaction Day
The Herff College of Engineering hosted "We Work the Waterways" on Friday, April 10, allowing STEM students from across the Mid-South to explore maritime careers and the significance of those positions.
Herff College of Engineering announces Fall eDay for grades 3-8
Herff will welcome students in grades 3-8 for a special Fall eDay on October 23, 2026, marking the first time that Herff has hosted two eDay events in one academic year.
Memphis native talent finds purpose through research at the Herff College of Engineering
Through the VIP program at the Herff College of Engineering and enrolling in the Honor's College, Gerrell Dabbs was able to transform his love of computers into a passion for research.
Transportation Department Awards $2 Million to Commercial Driving Safety Research Project
The University of Memphis Center for Transportation Innovation, Education and Research (C-TIER) has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to research high-risk work zones in order to create safer work environments for commercial drivers and commercial driving vehicles (CMV). The project is being led by C-TIER’s Director Dr. Sabya Mishra.
University of Memphis Launches New Bachelor of Applied Science Program to Meet Workforce Demand
The University of Memphis has received approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to launch a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree, expanding opportunities for students seeking careers in high-demand technical and leadership fields.
David Adaway knew he wanted to pursue a career in computer engineering before he ever graduated from Marion High School in Crittenden County, Arkansas, and he knew he didn't need to go far to find a college that would help him achieve that goal.
Upcoming Events
See what’s happening at the Herff College of Engineering. From lectures and workshops to competitions and student activities, there’s always something to discover.
Vertically Integrated Projects Day
The Herff College of Engineering will host its second annual Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Day on Friday, April 17. The “UofM-VIP Program” project adapts, implements, researches, and evaluates the Vertically-Integrated Projects (VIP) model, a transformative approach to enhancing higher education be engaging undergraduate and graduate students in ambitious, long-term, large-scale, multidisciplinary project teams that are led by faculty, at the UofM.
April 17, 2026
Senior Design Expo
The Herff College of Engineering’s annual Senior Design event showcases the innovation, creativity and real-world problem-solving skills of our graduating engineering students.
April 24, 2026
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