Herff College of Engineering

News and Events

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Herff College of Engineering

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.


Dr. Sina Bahrami

 

Dr. Sina Bahrami, assistant professor in the Herff College of Engineering’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, hasn’t taught his first class yet, but he’s already envisioning the impact he’ll have on his students far into the future.

Department of Civil Engineering Golf Tournament

 

Thirty organizations competed Wednesday morning in the Herff College of Engineering Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering's second annual golf. 

Dr. Evan Main

 

Dr. Evan Main, a researcher at the University of Memphis' Herff College of Engineering, received the University of Memphis Retirees (UMAR) Dorothy Atra University-Wide Dissertation Award. 

Jean Yves Thiemele-Marco

 

As the new academic year settles in, students' calendars are quickly filling up with different colors boxing out times of their day for class, research and study. Jean Yves Thiemele-Marco, a 21-year-old junior in the Herff College of Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering, accomplishes all of those tasks while also devoting much of his time to the University of Memphis Track and Field team.

Dr. Sabya Mishra

 

Dr. Sabya Mishra, Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Center for Transportation Innovations in Education and Research (C-TIER) at the University of Memphis, has received a $124,929 research award from the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) for the project, “Transit Asset Management Plan for MATA.”

Safe Driving Campaign

 

The Center for Transportation Innovations, Education and Research (C-TIER) and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office co-hosted the third annual "Drive Safe" campaign at the University of Memphis on September 2. 

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

See what's happening next at the Herff College of Engineering. 

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EDAY GRADES 3-8

On October 23, the Herff College of Engineering will host its first eDay specifically designed for students in grades 3-8. Our annual February eDay will tailor to students in grades 9-12. 

Registration for fall eDay is currently closed, as we've reached our capacity of 3,000 students. 

Students will take part in competitions like the egg drop, penny boat, spaghetti structure, and artificial grasping hands. They'll also get a chance to participate in a dozen activities, such as the 3D keychain design studio, the LEGO shake-table challenge, and transportation jeopardy.

Learn more about eDay here

Herff College of Engineering and Polytechnic Career and Internship Fair

Dozens of companies will be on hand looking for Herff's best and brightest. Dress professionally, update your resume and see what the future holds! 

When: October 16, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm

Where: Maxine Smith Ballroom – University Center

Employers Register

Students Register

career fair