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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.
Herff students travel to Baltimore for annual NSBE conference
Herff College of Engineering students literally went the extra mile to enhance their academic portfolios and network opportunities.
CAESER tests fault zone water while drilling for answers on ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Aquifer
As part of CAESER's research into the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Aquifer, Brooke Lafferty drilled hundreds of feet into the ground in Shelby Forest to examine water taken from fault zones.
Leadership class tours government facilities on D.C. trip
The Herff College of Engineering’s Leadership Class got behind-the-scenes access to some government facilities during their trip to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.
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.
Hundreds of students explore the world of engineering at Herff eDay
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.
Herff College of Engineering announces leadership changes in graduate studies
The Herff College of Engineering Graduate Programs Office extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Kevin Berisso, Associate Professor of Engineering Technology, for his dedicated service as the College’s Director of Graduate Studies and Graduate Coordinator for Engineering Technology. We are pleased to announce the following leadership appointments.
Dr. Ramirez with 40 years of service leads Herff Engineering members celebrating career milestones
Sixteen members of the Herff College of Engineering celebrated career milestones in February 2026, including 11 with a decade or more of service. But nobody in the group has been inspiring the next generation of engineers longer than Dr. Alfredo Ramirez. Ramirez, a research assistant professor in Herff's Electrical and Computer Engineering department and a member of the Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research at the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, celebrated 40 years of service in February.
Herff hosts more than 100 students for annual MATHCOUNTS competition
Dozens of mathletes came out to the Herff College of Engineering for the region's annual MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, February 21.
Herff College of Engineering releases 2025 annual report
Catch up on everything that happened at the Herff College of Engineering in 2025.
Herff engineers create device to help nursing student with mobility issue pass exam
The work happening at the Herff College of Engineering doesn't just benefit our students. When their professor reached out to them with a challenge, a group of Herff students answered the call by creating a medical device that allowed a University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ nursing student with mobility issues to take his final exam.
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.
Society of Women Engineers spreads love with annual fundraiser
On Thursday, February 12, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) held its annual "Bae Grams" fundraiser, the organization's largest annual fundraiser.
University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ biomedical engineering graduate Alexandra Snyder (’25) has been awarded the highly competitive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)
Students return to campus after ice storm
Students returned to campus on Wednesday after an ice storm forced the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ to implement modified campus operations, including remote learning, for nine days.