University of Arkansas Department of Mechanical Engineering

05/08/2026

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is proud to honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our graduating students and their families at our Senior Reception.

Help us recognize and celebrate our graduating seniors tomorrow morning May 9th at 9:30!

05/06/2026

https://uark.meritpages.com/stories/University-of-Arkansas-Mechanical-Engineering-Team-Welds-Comeback-Wins-Two-National-Trophies/187462221?

A team of six University of Arkansas mechanical engineering seniors proved that grit is just as important as gears, returning from their inaugural appearance at the American Society of Mechanical E...

04/29/2026

More from the MDM projects!

04/29/2026

Our mechanical engineering students recently completed a Mechanical Design and Manufacturing (MDM) project, where they worked through the full engineering design process as a team. Students identified a real-world problem, developed design requirements, generated and evaluated concepts, and created detailed CAD models supported by engineering analysis.

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Wan Shou! This is an incredible acknowledgement of his efforts!

Wan Shou, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the U of A, received a prestigious five-year, $550,000 Early Career Award from the National Science Foundation to develop high-resolution, selective laser printing with inorganic nanoparticles.

04/13/2026

Congratulations, Pete! We are so fortunate to have such amazing alums supporting the department and college!

Later next week, we’ll recognize nine superb professionals with the College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award! This prestigious award celebrates graduates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their communities and achieved excellence in their respective fields.

Please join us in congratulating:

Edward T. Amass, MSOM 2013
Kenny Cason, BSCS 2010
David C. Johnston Jr., BSCE 1973
Charles L. King, BSIE 1988, MSIE 1990
Kati Migliaccio, PhD BAgE 2005
Greg Nesmith, BSChE 1990
Peter James Opper, BSME 1989
Jonathan Schisler, BSCmpE 2004, MSCmpE 2005
Teuta Williams, BSEE 2002, MSEE 2004

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University of Arkansas: Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering
University of Arkansas Biomedical Engineering Department
University of Arkansas Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas - Master of Science in Operations Management

04/13/2026

Congratulations to all of the 2026 awardees!

Next Saturday, April 18, we’ll be celebrating two outstanding professionals with the College of Engineering Hall of Fame Award! Established in 1965, the Hall of Fame honors distinguished graduates and leaders who have made remarkable contributions to the engineering field and to society.

Help us congratulate:
W.M. “Mac” Hogan, BSME 1965, Chairman, Poloplaz, Inc. (left)
John R. Marshall, BSEE 1976, Executive and Advisor, Utility and Energy Sectors (right)

University of Arkansas Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

04/13/2026

Congratulations to our ASME e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (eHPVC) team for their awesome performance at this year's competition! 2026 was the first year The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas competed in the competition. Led by Dr. David Jensen, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, the inaugural team brought home 2nd place trophy in the endurance race and 3rd place trophy overall! Great work, team!

04/09/2026

One Day, One U of A 2026 Challenge!

Mechanical Engineering is currently just 17 gifts away from activating a $2,500 challenge match. Help us achieve our matching goal!

Join me and make a gift to One Day, One U of A

04/03/2026

Congratulations to Anthony Ming, BSME 2022, for being selected as a The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas Early Career Awardee!

Later this month, we will celebrate ten exceptional individuals as the College of Engineering Early Career Award recipients! This prestigious award highlights the professional accomplishments and personal achievements of recent college graduates. 🏆

Help us congratulate:

Tyler Beneke, BSIE 2016
Andrew T. Binder, BSEE 2013
Jon C. Hammer, BSCS 2012, MSCS 2016, PhD 2018
Ali Karr, BSBE 2018
Alexander Lopez, BSChE 2011, PhD 2015
Anthony L. Ming, BSME 2022
Ben N. Onukwube, BSCmpE 2011
Tasha Repella, BSBmE 2019
Kelly C. Simpson, MSOM 2023
Connie M. Walden, BSCE 2012, MSEE 2015, PhD 2017

📸Pictured from top left to bottom right in order by last name.
University of Arkansas - Master of Science in Operations Management
University of Arkansas Biomedical Engineering Department
University of Arkansas: Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering
University of Arkansas Department of Chemical Engineering
Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas