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Fri, 05/08/2026
KU Engineering student groups continue to excel at annual ASCE championship
Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering student groups took home several awards at the 2026 ASCE Symposium at the beginning of April. The KU ASCE chapter, Concrete Canoe and the Steel Bridge program traveled to Carbondale, Illinois, to take part in their respective competitions.
Thu, 05/07/2026
Amy Hansen receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for water research in Chile
Amy Hansen, associate professor of civil & environmental engineering at KU, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to conduct research in Chile during the 2026-2027 academic year. She will study how water sources of different densities mix in natural environments, collaborating with Chilean researchers.
Wed, 05/06/2026
KU announces new 2026-2027 Self Memorial Scholars
Twenty-one students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. The award is given to outstanding seniors from KU who will be transitioning into their first year of a master’s or doctoral program at KU in the fall 2026 semester.
Tue, 05/05/2026
KU International Affairs awards grants for research and collaboration abroad
From listening to labor advocates in Nigeria to tracking the physics of river mixing in Chile, KU researchers are expanding understanding across borders. KUIA has awarded $75,000 to 35 faculty and students engaged in projects spanning 23 countries.
Thu, 04/02/2026
Research targets outdated manufactured housing wind-safety codes
Wind provisions governing the design of manufactured homes haven’t changed since 1994. Part of the problem in modernizing HUD building codes has been a lack of supporting research showing inadequacies in the current regulations. A University of Kansas researcher aims to change that.
Mon, 03/30/2026
Built to Last
Three generations of Gibbs engineers are shaping Kansas City and the future of KU CEAE
Wed, 03/25/2026
KU School of Engineering to host 76th annual Environmental Engineering Conference
On April 15, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of environmental engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments.
Wed, 03/11/2026
From rivalry to results: KU, K-State research partnerships deliver big wins for Kansas
“We love a good Sunflower Showdown,” said Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at KU. “But outside of stadiums and arenas, KU and K‑State have been on the same side for years — collaborating on research that protects Kansans’ health, strengthens our infrastructure, supports our farmers and so much more.”
Tue, 03/03/2026
Alumni Profile: Brian Falconer, E'88, G'90
From Kansas to New York: KU Alumnus in Structural Engineering
Mon, 03/02/2026
KU Engineering summer camp registration now open
Two one-week camps are set for July 2026 at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. Students entering ninth and 10th grades can participate July 12-17, while 11th and 12th graders can attend July 19-24.
Thu, 02/26/2026
Engineering Trust, One Road at a Time
CEAE graduate leads innovations in traffic management and public safety across Kansas
Thu, 02/26/2026
Linebacker and Leader
CEAE student walks two paths in football and civil engineering
Wed, 02/18/2026
Expo to showcase the wonders of KU Engineering
The KU Engineering Expo will take place Feb. 22-23, with a public open house during Sunday's events. School of Engineering students organize this annual event for K-8 students from across Kansas.
Tue, 02/10/2026
KU Engineering’s Tiberti Lecture returns with a focus on leadership in the field
Katie Schultz, vice president of engineering resources at Black & Veatch, will deliver this year’s J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture on March 10 at the University of Kansas School of Engineering.
Thu, 02/05/2026
KU Engineering will host 71st Annual Structural Engineering Conference
On March 5, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas will host experts in the field of structural engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments in the field.
Wed, 02/04/2026
University of Kansas announces fall 2025 honor roll
Nearly 9,600 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned dean's list distinction for the fall 2025 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design, Business, Education & Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism & Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.
Tue, 01/13/2026
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.
Mon, 01/05/2026
Grad Profile: Ben Dickerson, E’25
CEAE student finds his footing in architectural engineering
Mon, 12/15/2025
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.
Wed, 11/19/2025
KU Engineering will host 69th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference
On Dec. 4, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of asphalt paving engineering for a one-day conference exploring the latest developments in the field.
Mon, 10/20/2025
Internationally recognized geotechnical engineer to deliver KU School of Engineering Glenn Lange Lecture
Edward Kavazanjian is a Regents Professor at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and a member of the National Academy of Engineering — one of the highest professional distinctions in the field. He will give a talk at KU on Oct. 27.
Fri, 10/17/2025
School of Engineering to host 57th Annual Geotechnical Engineering Conference
On Nov. 6, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts — including representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation, academia and private industry — for the 57th Annual Geotechnical Engineering Conference.
Mon, 10/13/2025
Alumni Profile: Allison Bruner, E'14, G'15
CEAE alumna is shaping safer roads and stronger communities
Wed, 10/08/2025
KU engineering professor wins Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists
Elaina Sutley, associate professor of civil, environmental & architectural engineering and KU Engineering associate dean for impact & belonging, is the laureate of the 2025 Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists in the Physical Sciences and Engineering category. She is KU’s first-ever laureate.
Tue, 09/30/2025
University announces recipients of annual teaching awards
The University of Kansas has announced 17 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards. They will be honored at the University Teaching Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Fri, 09/26/2025
KU Kudos September 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.