Civil Engineering students

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.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering oversees:

Students may also pursue:

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Golden Bear Racing Builds Momentum with Top-25 Finish at Baja SAE 

Golden Bear Racing proves it belongs among the world’s best Baja SAE teams with one of the strongest performances in the program’s history, placing 22nd overall out of 102 teams from around the world. 

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WNE Selected as Subaward Recipient in National Microelectronics Workforce Initiative

AI-enhanced training project will help prepare engineers and technicians for growing semiconductor and microelectronics careers.

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Wide-angle photograph of the 2026 Emerging Engineers Expo in WNE's HLC gym.

Emerging Engineers Expo Showcases Innovation, Workforce Readiness, and Student Success

More Than 100 Student Projects Demonstrate Hands-On Learning Across Engineering Disciplines

University News, Engineering