Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
CEAE’s mission is to provide students with an outstanding engineering education and be a leader in research and service. We strive to prepare students for productive engineering careers, maintain and grow strong research programs, and serve the profession.
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
Award-Winning Faculty
Our department boasts a vibrant faculty that includes distinguished professors and other rising leaders in their fields. In 2022, Professor Belinda Strum received the Paul L. Busch Award for her work in water-quality research.
AT A GLANCE
#40
Best master civil programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#41
Best master for environmental engineering programs, U.S. News & World Report, 2023
95%
After graduation placement
CEAE News
KU Engineering department inducts two alumni into CEAE Academy
The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering has inducted two new alumni into the department’s CEAE Academy. Phil Gibbs Sr., class of 1966 and 1967, and Gerardo Prado, class of 1995, have been selected as this year’s inductees.
Grad Profile: Ben Dickerson, E’25
CEAE student finds his footing in architectural engineering
Grad Profile: Brooke Wittman, E’25
From Transfer Student to Locke Award Recipient
KU Kudos December 2025: Celebrating Jayhawk achievements
It’s time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues’ achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates.
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