<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/articles/academics/2026/02/new-engineering-programs-at-carroll-address-engine/index.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>02/01/2026</pubDate><title>New Engineering Programs at Carroll Address Engineer Shortage</title><author>Rebeca (Borrero) Perez '00</author><image><img src="/_migrated-binaries/media-library/articles/academics/2026/engineeringfirststory_thumb.jpg" alt="/_migrated-binaries/media-library/articles/academics/2026/femalestudentsengineer_article.jpg"/></image><thumbnail><img src="/_migrated-binaries/media-library/articles/academics/2026/engineeringfirststory_thumb.jpg" alt="Carroll student sits at a workbench using a laptop while holding a small electronic component connected by wires. The workspace contains tools, cables, storage bins and supplies with a hands-on engineering environment. A notebook with handwritten notes and a water bottle are visible on the desk beside the computer."/></thumbnail><caption>Carroll student dives into the new engineering program. </caption><description>Carroll’s bachelor’s in engineering at The Sullivan School of Business, Engineering and Technology recently expanded w...</description><tags><tag>Engineering</tag><tag>F1RST Magazine</tag><tag>SSBET</tag><tag>University News</tag></tags></item>