Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil engineers are stewards of our natural resources and—using sustainable and ethical practices—design, construct, maintain, and improve the facilities, services, and systems that support modern society.
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Feb 10, 2026
A mentorship that builds more than bridges
With genuine displays of mutual respect and informality Prof. Steve Kurtz has created an ever-widening community of students and alums that supports one…
Nov 11, 2025
Testing the waters
Prof. Kelleher’s water temperature research will have important implications for aquatic and riverine habitat, hydrology, and human recreation.
Oct 24, 2025
Meet our new faculty: Kenzie Burns
Learn more about Kenzie Burns, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Feb 18, 2025
Virtual Connections Abroad: Exploring Urban Infrastructure in Germany and Beyond
Jan 14, 2025
Nancy Ingabire Abayo and Xu Ma to Receive Information Literacy Grants
Mar 6, 2024
Students Take Third Place in National GeoVideo Competition
Three Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) juniors, Kathryn Wright, Socheata Huot, and Sean Walshe, earned third place in the National GeoVideo Competition…
Engineering Programs
The programs are grounded in Lafayette’s traditional strength in discipline-specific engineering and complemented by the College’s excellence in the liberal arts.
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