Herff College of Engineering
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.
University of Memphis biomedical engineering graduate Alexandra Snyder (’25) has been awarded the highly competitive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) ...
Students selected for prestigious SICK LiDAR Challenge
The University of Memphis, Herff College of Engineering and the Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER) are proud to announce that a student team in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program has secured a coveted spot in the highly competitive SICK LiDAR Challenge, hosted annually by industry leader SICK....
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.
Herff Engineering Day
Every year, the Herff College of Engineering hosts eDay, providing students from the Mid-South the opportunity to visit the University of Memphis and participate in activities and competitions designed to get them more interested in engineering and STEM-related programs.
Friday, February 27, 2026
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ASEE-SE 2026 Conference
The American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section (ASEE-SE) has a long-standing tradition of fantastic conferences open to everyone interested in improving the engineering education experience. Participants include faculty, students, department chairs, college deans, and industry leaders in engineering, engineering technology, and computing education. Join a community of your colleagues from throughout the region, see familiar faces, learn new ways to engage engineering students, and participate through roundtable discussions and workshop activities.
March 8-10, 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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