Legislature’s $32 million for Herff sets off U of M jubilation
University of Memphis students walk across campus in this file photo. The university got a big boost when the state Legislature approved $32 million in funding to expand its Herff College of Engineering. (Daily Memphian file)
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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Jane 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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