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.
Herff draws dozens of companies to career fair
More than 26 companies sent representatives to recruit Herff’s top talent, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Smith & Nephew, Turner, ARDOT, Flintco, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the University of Tennessee Space Institute.
Students return to campus after ice storm
Students returned to campus on Wednesday after an ice storm forced the University of Memphis to implement modified campus operations, including remote learning, for nine days.
Herff College of Engineering completes agreement with Bermuda College
Dean Okoli and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Administration Dr. Amy de Jongh Curry completed a transfer agreement with Bermuda College in October, getting even more than they bargained for out of their island adventure.
University of Memphis biomedical engineering graduate Alexandra Snyder (’25) has been awarded the highly competitive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) ...
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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