U of M lost 20% of its engineering students. Could a new $45M center help?
Doug Edwards, member of the University of Memphis board of trustees and longtime campus supporter, speaks at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Edwards Research and Innovation Center Sept. 4, 2024. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Behind the scenes, Herff College of Engineering leaders are working against time and odds to improve enrollment.
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Herff College of Engineering Doug Edwards Bill Hardgrave Okenwa Okoli Free with sign-upJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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