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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STEM Resarch and Classroom Building Herff College of Engineering Rick Sweigard Ted Townsend University of Memphis Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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