U of M lost 20% of its engineering students. Could a new $45M center help?
Behind the scenes, Herff College of Engineering leaders are working against time and odds to improve enrollment.
Topic: Herff College of Engineering
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September 2024
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February 2024
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U of M’s new $40M STEM wing prepares to teach earthquake engineering, AI and robotics
For nearly 50 years, the U of M had taught engineering from the Herff facilities, which were completed in the early 1970s when engineering was taught in classrooms and laboratories and largely did not include research.
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July 2022
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U of M names new dean of engineering college
Okenwa Okoli received Florida State’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award for his work to recruit and retain U.S. students in STEM graduate programs with a focus on bridging the achievement gap for minorities.
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February 2021
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U of M unveils design of $41 million Herff STEM Research building
Project was designed by A2H in Memphis and Detroit, Michigan-based SmithGroup.
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August 2020
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After tragic week, A2H is picked for big design project
A week after the accidental deaths of a longtime employee and his daughter, A2H is picked over 18 other firms to design the new, $41 million STEM Research and Classroom Building at the University of Memphis.
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June 2020
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Legislature’s $32 million for Herff sets off U of M jubilation
Construction on Herff addition could begin in 18 months. The U of M wants to increase STEM major graduates as part of its push to be ranked a Carnegie-level R1 university.
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February 2020
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U of M professor all about the flow in blood vessel research
Early tests show prosthetic blood vessel resists rejection and allows the body to rejuvenate itself.
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U of M Engineering needs new space
To address the space deficit to meet the needs of students and faculty, the U of M submitted a proposal for state funding for a new STEM building in the next budget cycle, which will be decided upon this month.
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November 2019
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Scholarships build interest in engineering at U of M
Goal of engineering college to double B.S. graduates in 10 years would begin to fill void in West Tennessee, which produces about one-third the national average of bachelor of science engineers.
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