CEAE students look at effects of high-temp exposure on concrete

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.


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

Students cross Wescoe Beach on a sunny day at the University of Kansas campus.

University of Kansas announces spring 2025 honor roll

Nearly 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2025 semester.
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KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, June 2025

It’s time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues’ achievements: KU News Service staff 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.
Ryan Vanoi

Grad Profile: Ryan Vanoni, E’25

Recent grad finds opportunities from KU rooftops to the Rockies
Big Jay in graduation gown.

KU recognizes 13 students with 2025 University Awards

The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. The University Awards, among the most prestigious awards presented at KU, were established to recognize students who embody service excellence, dedication or whose academic achievements are stellar.

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