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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Sustainable Solutions for a Better World

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering focuses on the latest advances in the design, efficiency, construction, and maintenance of society’s infrastructure. The Department embraces the College of Engineering’s dedication to entrepreneurship, innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and green engineering. Our “Theory to Practice” approach to engineering education prepares our undergraduate Civil Engineering students to hit the ground running as they enter their careers.

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University News, Engineering
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Professor Qin Yin Named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow

WNE Professor Qin Yin, PhD, has been named a 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow, a prestigious honor recognizing engineering educators who are advancing innovative, entrepreneurial-minded learning experiences for students.

University News, Engineering