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Dr. Ryan Overton Receives Statewide Engineering Educator Award
February 17, 2026
Dr. Ryan Overton, dean of the Lincoln Memorial University School of Engineering, received the Peter G. Hoadley Award for Outstanding Engineering Educator during the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers Tennessee State Section Meeting.
Engineering Her Own Path: Aubree Laney Combines Civil Engineering and Collegiate Athletics
February 10, 2026
From job sites and blueprints to the basketball court and national engineering competitions, Lincoln Memorial University School of Engineering student Aubree Laney is building her future one challenge at a time. As Lincoln Memorial University recognizes the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, Laney’s journey as a civil engineering major highlights the impact women continue to make in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Engineering in Action: LMU Student Hugo Ruiz Espejo Gains Real-World Experience with TDOT
January 28, 2026
When Hugo Ruiz Espejo chose Lincoln Memorial University, he was not just selecting a place to earn an engineering degree. He was stepping into an opportunity to help shape a brand-new program while pursuing his passion for tennis and engineering on an international stage. That decision would later open the door to a hands-on internship with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), where Ruiz Espejo gained experience both in the office and in the field.
