Dhahran — The campus of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) came alive once again this week as Mechanical Engineering (ME) students returned for the new academic term, bringing with them a sense of optimism, ambition, and academic drive. 

After the break, lecture halls, laboratories, and study spaces within the Mechanical Engineering Department are buzzing with activity. Students can be seen reuniting with classmates, meeting new peers, and preparing to dive back into a rigorous curriculum that blends theory, innovation, and hands-on engineering practice. From thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to design projects and advanced research, the semester promises both challenge and opportunity. 

Faculty members have also expressed their enthusiasm for the students’ return, emphasizing the department’s continued commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement. With upgraded lab facilities, ongoing research initiatives, and strong collaboration with the energy and manufacturing sectors, ME students at KFUPM remain well-positioned to address real-world engineering challenges. 

As the university welcomes both returning and newly admitted students, the message is clear: this semester is a fresh start. It is a time to set goals, embrace collaboration, and uphold the values of discipline, innovation, and leadership that define KFUPM engineers. 

To all Mechanical Engineering students—welcome back to campus. May this semester be filled with learning, growth, and success.