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 College of Engineering announces 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards
The Herff College of Engineering proudly recognizes faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond in their research, service and dedication to the college and the University of Memphis.
Herff College of Engineering announces first Hall of Fame class
The Herff College of Engineering proudly welcomed the inaugural members of the Herff Hall of Fame.
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.
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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