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Flintco scheduling manager and Herff College of Engineering alumna Ashley Woodall is no stranger to giving back to her alma mater. From representing Flintco at Herff’s Career Fairs to serving as an advisor for her former sorority, Woodall has always been passionate about helping the next generation of engineers. In Fall 2026, she took that support to the next level by accepting a position as an adjunct professor in Engineering Technology.

Dr. Evan Main, a researcher at the ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ' Herff College of Engineering, received the ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Retirees (UMAR) Dorothy Atra University-Wide Dissertation Award. 

At the Herff College of Engineering, leadership is not confined to titles—it is cultivated through experience, connection, and a shared commitment to community impact. That spirit is reflected in the recent selection of Kirbi Robinson, Assistant Dean of Graduate Engineering Studies, and alumnus David Oppong (’18, ’20) to the prestigious Leadership Tennessee NEXT program, a recognition that highlights both individual achievement and the enduring strength of the Herff network.

Ashely Woodall got her first job in construction at a Herff College of Engineering career fair. Now, she’s building Memphis’ skyline and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Matthew McBride has never needed a reason to stay in Memphis. He was born here, raised here and educated here. When his career could have taken him anywhere, he chose to stay and give back to both the city and the college that shaped him. For McBride, giving back isn't a program or a policy. It's just who he is.