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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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Wide shot of students with the robots surrounded on two sides by fans in the stands at WNE's gym.

Robots, Rivalry, and Innovation: FIRST Robotics Competition Draws Thousands to WNE

WNE hosted the New England District Western NE Event of the 2025 FIRST® Robotics Competition from March 14 to 16. This event brought together 35 high school teams from across the region, showcasing their engineering prowess and teamwork.

University News, Engineering
A professor shows electrical engineering students how to use circuits.

IEEE Reliability Society Student Chapter at WNE: Advancing Knowledge and Industry Collaboration

The WNE IEEE Reliability Society Student Branch Chapter actively fosters collaboration between academia and industry recently holding a series of impactful events including workshops and webinars. The chapter provides students and professionals with opportunities to expand their understanding of reliability engineering, technological advancements, and industry best practices.

University News, Engineering
Five engineering students including one girl pose around a jet engine they designed

College of Engineering to Host Expanded Engineers Week Celebration

WNE's College of Engineering will celebrate Engineers Week (E-Week) from February 17–21 with a diverse lineup of events designed to recognize the contributions of engineers and inspire the next generation of innovators.

University News, Engineering