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From breakthrough research to student organization fundraisers and events on campus, there's always a story to tell at the Herff College of Engineering. Catch up on more newsworthy achievements from our students, staff and faculty.
West TN STEM Hub Welcomes dozens of teachers to Innovations in STEM Conference
The West Tennessee STEM Hub welcomed nearly 80 teachers from across Southwest Tennessee to the Herff College of Engineering on Wednesday, June 3, for the 2026 Innovations in STEM Conference.
Polytechnic@UofM approved for Applied AI concentration in Bachelor of Applied Science Program
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) approved the University of Memphis' request to offer a concentration in Applied Artificial Intelligence through the Polytechnic@UofM's Bachelor of Applied Science Program.
The mystery of the steel structure outside the Herff College of Engineering
Several historic engineering achievements still baffle modern-day researchers: the Great Pyramids, Stonehenge and the mysterious steel structure that sits outside of the Herff College of Engineering.
A hodgepodge of steel beams, the blue-and-white structure welcomes visitors to the Herff College of Engineering. But who welcomed the structure itself, and what purpose does it serve? Speaking with students as you walk down the Herff hallways reveals conspiracy theories rooted deeper than the structure itself.
Dr. Ali issued patent for a triple-function battery energy storage system
Dr. Mohd. Hasan Ali, professor and interim chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, was issued a patent May 19 for a triple-function battery energy storage system designed for hybrid microgrid systems (Patent No. 12633748).
Herff alum constructs Memphis skyline while building up the next generation of engineers
Ashely Woodall got her first job in construction at a Herff College of Engineering career fair. Now, she’s building Memphis’ skyline and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
UofM Faculty Nazari Earns ASCE Best Research Paper Award for Breakthrough in Flood Forecasting
Dr. Rouzbeh Nazari, Chair and Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Memphis, has been selected to receive the 2026 Journal of Hydrologic Engineering Best Research Paper Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI).
Take your engineering exploration further with study abroad programs in the Netherlands, Mexico
Students at the Herff College of Engineering are making an impact on an ever-changing world. With two new study abroad programs available for students, that’s never been truer.
Herff alum helps future engineering leaders start careers through civil service
Matthew McBride has never needed a reason to stay in Memphis. He was born here, raised here and educated here. When his career could have taken him anywhere, he chose to stay and give back to both the city and the college that shaped him. For McBride, giving back isn't a program or a policy. It's just who he is.
C-TIER Awarded Federal Grant to Enhance Tennessee Traffic Safety Data Systems
The Center for Transportation Innovation, Education, and Research (C-TIER) at the University of Memphis has been awarded a four-year research grant for the project, “Enhancing Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (E-TITAN): Data Quality and Analytical Utility.” Funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the project is led by Dr. Sabya Mishra, Director of C-TIER.
Curiosity leads Evan Main to Herff and PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Evan Main, PhD, didn’t know the first thing about biomedical engineering when he decided to join the graduate program at the Herff College of Engineering.
With the aid of a Bonner scholarship, a service-to-community-based financial aid for students, Main came to Memphis from his hometown of St. Louis to study physics at Rhodes College. His interests shifted when he began looking at graduate programs and came across the work of Dr. Gary Bowlin, Chair of Herff’s Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Dr. Sabya Mishra receives highest faculty honor at University of Memphis
Dr. Sabya Mishra, of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the Herff College of Engineering, received the 2026 Williard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award, the highest honor for a faculty member at the University of Memphis.
Dr. Kevin Berisso awarded $1.2M grant for commercial vehicle safety
The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded Dr. Kevin Berisso of the Department of Engineering Technology at the Herff College of Engineering a $1.23M grant to advance innovative automotive solutions that improve safety and performance in commercial transportation.
More than 200 Herff students walk across the stage at Spring 2026 Graduation
Eighty members of the Herff College of Engineering, including 79 graduating seniors and one faculty member, took part in the Order of the Engineer ceremony on May 8.
Eighty members of Herff College take part in Order of the Engineer ceremony
Eighty members of the Herff College of Engineering, including 79 graduating seniors and one faculty member, took part in the Order of the Engineer ceremony on May 8.
Doctoral candidates honored at Herff PhD ceremony
The Herff College of Engineering honored nearly a dozen graduate students who earned their PhDs in the Spring 2026 semester.
Herff students finish second, claim $5K in international SICK LiDAR competition
A group of students from the Herff College of Engineering finished second in an international competition hosted by SICK Inc., claiming the $5,000 second-place prize.
Herff College of Engineering student Christian Davis receives Carson Circle award
Only eight University of Memphis students received the Carson's Circle award in Spring 2026. Christian Davis, a senior mechanical engineering student, represented the Herff College of Engineering as the college's lone recipient of the award.
Students in the Herff College of Engineering’s Department of Biomedical Engineering now have more options to expand their careers through Herff’s Certificate in Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices.
Herff students present research at VIP Day
Dozens of Herff College of Engineering students presented their research at Herff's Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Day on April 17, 2026.
Herff Civil Engineering students to compete in ASCE National Competition
For the first time, a group of sustainable solutions students will represent the Herff College of Engineering in the American Society of Engineers' National Student Championships.
Herff College of Engineering announces Senior Design Expo winners
The Senior Design Expo showcases the capstone projects of Herff seniors. Interdisciplinary teams spend an entire year working with a company to create a solution to solve a real-world problem. Herff College of Engineering Dean Okenewa Okoli implemented the Senior Design Expo after arriving at the college in 2023.
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 College of Engineering hosts ASEE-SE 2026 Conference
The Herff College of Engineering proudly hosted the American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Conference (ASEE-SE) March 8-10 at the University of Memphis.
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.