At the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering, we help you turn your passion for engineering into a career that truly makes a difference.
Imagine a college where innovation improves lives locally and globally. From advancing healthcare and clean drinking water to developing medical devices, smart grid technologies, earthquake-safe structures, and even tissue regeneration — our students and faculty tackle real-world challenges every day. We are a Carnegie R1 research university that combines world‑class research with a personalized,
06/17/2026
FIND YOUR PATH AT POLYTECHNIC@UOFM 🐯 Take the next step in your construction career by earning a degree that can lead you to roles like construction manager, project manager or facilities manager. Through the Polytechnic@UofM's construction leadership program, you'll learn skills like estimating, safety engineering and contract law.
Learn more about the path to construction leadership >> https://tinyurl.com/459mdb68
06/15/2026
A group of students from the Herff College of Engineering not only won the contraption challenge in the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals' (OBAP) inaugural Fly-In and Skills Showcase—they were the only team to build a functional contraption.
Read more about the competition >> https://tinyurl.com/22zvbcuh
06/12/2026
HERFF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 🌟 PEMKO/ASSA ABLOY
The Herff College of Engineering is honored to call PEMKO/ASSA ABLOY an industry partner.
PEMKO/ASSA ABLOY, a sliding and folding door hardware company based in Memphis, sponsored Team High Clearance Doormen at the Senior Design Expo.
The team of Herff seniors designed a multi-door sliding-door testing apparatus, allowing PEMKO/ASSA ABLOY to test two doors at once rather than one at a time.
"The students were eager to contribute to a real-life project and put a lot of effort into creating a prototype for their class presentation," said Jackie Carter of PEMKO/ASSA ABLOY.
Thank you, PEMKO/ASSA ABLOY, for supporting Herff students!
Read more about their project and the partnership here >> bit.ly/4e8VvPQ
"REAL-WORLD IMPACT" 🌎 After traveling the world, Keegan Dolan found his future in the Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis.
The Memphis native took a gap year after earning an undergraduate degree in physics. While living in Portugal, he realized he wanted to do something different. That's when he discovered Dr. Alexander Headley and the Herff College of Engineering.
The way he explained his research project aligned very well with my personal values and goals. That’s a lot of the reason why I chose the University of Memphis, because I found an advisor who really seemed to get me,” Dolan said.
Dolan came back home to Herff to study green energy and electric batteries. See why, after traveling the world, Dolan decided his best chance to change it was to pursue a PhD at the Herff College of Engineering >> https://tinyurl.com/KeeganDolan
06/10/2026
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) approved a new concentration in Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of Memphis. The concentration will be part of the Bachelor of Applied Science program offered through the Polytechnic@UofM starting this fall semester.
“Given the rapid movement in artificial intelligence and workforce needs as communicated to us by a variety of stakeholders, we moved very assertively in this space to develop the Applied Artificial Intelligence undergraduate concentration,” said Provost Dr. David Russomanno. “We were thrilled to have the support of THEC, the Academic Affairs team and THEC Executive Director Dr. Steven Gentile to approve our request to add this additional concentration under our highly innovative Bachelor of Applied Science degree.”
The offering will expand the need for trained graduates with AI competency, regardless of discipline.
Rather than training students as AI developers or systems architects, the concentration prepares graduates as practitioners who can deploy, evaluate and govern AI tools within their industry domains. This applied, workforce-centered model is designed for access and flexibility serving community college and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) transfer students, working professionals seeking credentials that produce immediate value for employers, and traditional four-year students seeking workforce-ready skills.
See how the degree at the Polytechnic@UofM can open up new career pathways >> https://tinyurl.com/mv6446p
06/10/2026
THE MYSTERY OF THE STEEL STRUCTURE 🔍 🐯 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.
Did aliens place it here as a homing beacon for when they return to Earth? Is it used to harness the power of electricity to create some type of “Frankenstein’s Monster” or worse? Is it a ruin left by the ancient Mayans or Aztecs?
The Herff College of Engineering Marketing and Communications team set out for answers. Setting out from our office in Engineering Administration, our quest for truth took us literally dozens of feet away to the Engineering Science building. There, we found Dr. Charles Camp, professor of Structural Engineering in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, and a story that dates back decades, starting in the Florida swamps and spanning across our entire country.
Unravel the mystery behind Herff's steel structure and find out the one question that still has Dr. Charles Camp searching for answers >> https://tinyurl.com/HerffsSteelStructure
06/09/2026
GO FURTHER WITH HERFF'S GRADUATE PROGRAMS 🐯
Lead with confidence through a master’s in engineering management,
where technical expertise meets strategic leadership.
Our program equips engineers with the skills to manage projects, teams, and innovation across industries.
Learn from experienced faculty and prepare to lead in today’s
fast-paced, tech-driven world.
Explore the program and apply today:
https://www.memphis.edu/herff/departments/engr-mgmt.php
06/06/2026
HERFF HERO 🦸 The Herff College of Engineering is proud to recognize the heroes who help us advance STEM and research in the Mid-South and around the world, from the students in our classrooms to the faculty and staff dedicated to instructing tomorrow's leaders and alums who continue to give back to the college and our students.
Today, Herff is highlighting Ashely Woodall, a scheduling manager at Flintco and mentor in the Herff Horizons program.
Ashely, who graduated from Herff's Department of Engineering Technology with her bachelor's degree in 2020 and her master's degree in 2026, landed her first internship with the City of Memphis through the Urban Fellows Program, then secured her first job in the construction industry through connections she made at a Herff College of Engineering career fair.
Today, she oversees the construction of two 15-story towers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, leaving her mark on the Memphis skyline and contributing to the hospital's crucial work.
“This project will help provide more space for research and care to the children and doctors working on campus. The campus is constantly growing. I look forward to the future,” Woodall said.
See how Ashely is building up Memphis and the next generation of its engineers >>
https://tinyurl.com/HerffHeroAshelyWoodall
06/05/2026
INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT 🌟 The Herff College of Engineering is proud to call RAPAC an industry partner.
RAPAC sponsored Team Frostbite Fabricators during last semester's Senior Design Expo. The team developed a Strand Tank Cooling System for RAPAC, the largest polystyrene recycling company in the United States.
Effective cooling is required to maintain safe operating temperatures, protect equipment, and sustain production efficiency. Team Frostibite Fabricators' design aims to replace empirical operation with an analytical, data-driven approach to optimize coolant temperatures and overall chiller performance.
"We had a problem that needed solving, and the engineering students at the University of Memphis seemed to be the team that could help us. The students provided us a calculator that would allow us to determine the loading of our water chillers to ensure we have an effective and efficient design," Stephan Doorley of RAPAC said.
