Celebrating the Class of 2025
Congratulations, Class of 2025. You did it!
Earning an engineering degree is a remarkable achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of the dedication and perseverance you’ve shown.
From all of us—ECE faculty and staff—we wish you a joyful summer and the very best in all your future endeavors. We can’t wait to hear from you, our newest alumni, as you embark on your next chapter.
Read the ECE Class of 2025 Yearbook
Michael Wu
Thomas R. Brown Leadership Chair and Department Head
Electrical and Computer Engineering
It is with great joy and pride that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding Class of 2025 in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering!
Earning a degree in ECE is no small feat. Your path has been defined by late nights, challenging labs, innovative projects, and moments of discovery that stretched your thinking and shaped your future. You’ve shown determination, resilience, and a drive to master the technologies that power our modern world. Today, you stand ready to lead in an era defined by rapid innovation and global interconnectedness.
This year is especially momentous as we celebrate a new chapter in our department’s legacy. In addition to our world-class program in ECE, we have successfully launched a new Computer Science and Engineering program and are proud to announce the integration of the Software Engineering program. As new alumni, you are now part of a dynamic and expanding academic family – one that spans the full spectrum of hardware, systems, AI, algorithms and software. Our collective strength across engineering disciplines will drive progress and transform industries throughout the tech landscape.
As you move forward – whether to industry, graduate school or entrepreneurship – I encourage you to remain curious, courageous and collaborative. The challenges ahead will demand not only your technical expertise but also your creativity, empathy and adaptability.
Don’t forget to stay connected with your alma mater. We look forward to hearing about your achievements, and we welcome your continued engagement as mentors, partners and proud Wildcats.
To the graduates’ families, friends, and supporters: Thank you for standing beside these remarkable scholars. Your encouragement made this milestone possible.
Congratulations again, Class of 2025! We can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make.
Bear Down!
Awards and Acknowledgements
Outstanding Students
Each semester, the College of Engineering honors outstanding students who are nominated by their professors and department heads.
Outstanding Undergraduate Senior
Tyler Wilson
Outstanding Graduate Student
Vijay Nafria
Outstanding Graduate Student
Noel Teku
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant
Ashley Tittelbaugh
ECE Engineering Ambassadors
Engineering Ambassadors share information about the College and their passion for Engineering – all from a student’s perspective. They are chosen based on their outstanding academic performance, involvement in research and internships, leadership experiences, and enthusiasm for engineering and education.
Joshua Capel
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Years as EA: 3
Undergraduate highlights:
- Undergraduate Lab Assistant for the ECE Department
- Research experience
- Engineering Ambassador
Plans after graduation: Joshua has accepted a full-time position as a systems engineer at Textron Systems in Arizona.
Emma Halferty
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hometown: Bend, OR
Years as EA: 3
Undergraduate Highlights:
- SWE member
- Ski and Snowboarding Club
- The Hiking Club
- Engineering Ambassador
Plans after graduation: Emma has accepted a full-time job as a design engineer at Garmin in Tucson.
Awards for Excellent Performance at the Student Interface
The annual Student Interface Awards for Excellence honor ECE faculty, staff and teaching assistants who support our students by making them feel they are essential and valued members of the university community.
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant
Oscar Lopez Fimbres
Outstanding Staff
Alexis Vasquez
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Outstanding Faculty
Dale Hetherington
Professor of Practice
Outstanding Faculty
Hal S. Tharp
Associate Department Head and Associate Professor
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